Cory Kilbane
AN Aran jumper from Mayo is set to feature in a major new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
The exhibition which is opening this autumn, is set to explore 111 of the most iconic fashion garments and accessories over the last century, and features a jumper from the National Museum of Ireland Country Life at Turlough Park, Castlebar.
The jumper is going on loan from Ireland’s National Folklife Collection which can be found at Turlough Park. It is currently being prepared by a conservation team at the National Museum of Ireland to be transported to the Museum of Modern Art, ahead of the exhibition opening on October 1.
The Aran jumper in question is a cream, knitted piece from 1940 and made from a heavy, scoured wool. The patterns are different on the front and back.
“We are pleased to be able to contribute to this exciting new exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art in New York,” said Manager of the National Museum in Turlough, Mr Tony Candon.
“Aran sweaters are a powerful expression of the creativity of the Irish folk craft tradition, and we are very happy that this is being recognised through inclusion in this important exhibition”.
The jumper was last exhibited in 2008 at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, as part of the exhibition ‘Romantic Stitches and Realistic Sketches’.
