Material Power: Rewoven
Material Power continues in 2025, displaying 16 contemporary textile artworks amongst the internationally renowned textile collection.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Material Power is a celebration of tapestry, embroidery and appliqué. Rewoven presents contemporary textile works that respond to, or work in conversation with, the historic surroundings and context of Hardwick Hall.
Displayed throughout the house and aligning with the key themes of Bess’s textile displays, they present and explore aspects of female experiences, identities and power. Connecting with stories told within Hardwick’s historic collection, they also offer reflection on the materiality and cultural symbolism of working with textiles.
Some of the textiles explore sensitive or complex themes. Please talk to the volunteer guides on your next visit if you would like more information or have any questions.
Curated by Devanshi Rungta, Creative Producer, in collaboration with the Hardwick Team.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01246 850430
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Hardwick Hall, please note that last entry is 45 minutes before the closing time stated on the ‘opening times’ section of the website. This will allow enough time to explore the rooms in comfort.
- Accessibility
Material Power takes places across all 3 floors of the hall via stair access only. There are handrails and places to rest on the initial ascent. The ground floor and museum rooms are fully accessible for both electric powered and manual wheelchairs. Induction loop is available on request. Pushchairs are not allowed in the house, please leave these outside the Entrance Hall by the front door.
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