Artist Bisa Butler on the secret language in the African fabrics that she uses in her quilt portraits. Learn more about Butler in the EAST episode, now streaming on the PBS app, as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 #africanfabric #BlackHistoryMonth #africanamerican #quilting | Craft in America
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Artist Bisa Butler on the secret language in the African fabrics that she uses in her quilt portraits. Learn more about Butler in the EAST episode, now streaming on the PBS app, as part of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 #africanfabric #BlackHistoryMonth #africanamerican #quilting | Craft in America
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Artist Bisa Butler talks about her “Hold me Close” Los Angeles exhibition
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Artist Bisa Butler talks about her “Hold me Close” Los Angeles exhibition
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Artist Bisa Butler creates quilted portraits of African American life | Danièle P.
Artist Bisa Butler creates quilted portraits of African American life | Danièle P.
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Bisa Butler Essence Uncovered | Essence
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Bisa Butler Essence Uncovered | Essence
Oct 18, 2021
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Bisa Butler's first artistic influences | Craft in America
Bisa Butler's first artistic influences | Craft in America
3 months ago
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Bisa Butler's quilts based on Gordon Parks photographs | Craft in America
Bisa Butler's quilts based on Gordon Parks photographs | Craft in America
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Bisa Butler: Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Bisa Butler: Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Sep 6, 2021
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Bisa Butler - An In-Depth and Informative Bisa Butler Biography
Bisa Butler - An In-Depth and Informative Bisa Butler Biography
Mar 31, 2022
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New Jersey artist Bisa Butler highlights African-American experience through quilt-making
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New Jersey artist Bisa Butler highlights African-American experience through quilt-making
Feb 17, 2022
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Bisa Butler weaves Black history into art
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Bisa Butler weaves Black history into art
Feb 16, 2022
CBS News
Bisa Butler creates remarkable quilted portraits that tell stories of African American life, taking inspiration from historical photos and family history. Don't miss her segment in EAST (streaming on the PBS App Nov 24 and premiering on PBS Dec 19) as part of the Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 initiative. If you're in Los Angeles, don't miss her first West Coast solo exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch #quilting #africanamericanart #africanamericanartist #blackart #blackartists #holdmeclose
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Bisa Butler creates remarkable quilted portraits that tell stories of African American life, taking inspiration from historical photos and family history. Don't miss her segment in EAST (streaming on the PBS App Nov 24 and premiering on PBS Dec 19) as part of the Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 initiative. If you're in Los Angeles, don't miss her first West Coast solo exhibition at Jeffrey Deitch #quilting #africanamericanart #africanamericanartist #blackart #blackartists #holdmeclose
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Bisa Butler Inspired Art Print: Sisterly Ties Portrait - Etsy
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Bisa Butler Inspired Art Print: Sisterly Ties Portrait - Etsy
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FINAL Days to see this quilt by Bisa Butler, on view courtesy of an anonymous loan. "Black Star Family, First Class Tickets To Liberia" is on view through May 5. This piece highlights the way she blends colors, design, and fabrics that speak to her African American heritage, to tell stories that have been forgotten. Don't miss your chance to see this stunning quilt in person! | The National Quilt Museum
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FINAL Days to see this quilt by Bisa Butler, on view courtesy of an anonymous loan. "Black Star Family, First Class Tickets To Liberia" is on view through May 5. This piece highlights the way she blends colors, design, and fabrics that speak to her African American heritage, to tell stories that have been forgotten. Don't miss your chance to see this stunning quilt in person! | The National Quilt Museum
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Brilliant sewn paintings by Bisa Butler | Made in Shoreditch
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Brilliant sewn paintings by Bisa Butler | Made in Shoreditch
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Artist Bisa Butler on creating new narratives through "portrait quilts"
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Artist Bisa Butler on creating new narratives through "portrait quilts"
Sep 4, 2021
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Bisa Butler describes the process she undergoes to weave personality, perspective and storytelling in her portrait quilts. Join Bisa live with author Gholdy Muhammad on Thursday, 12/9 @ 1pm ET. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3orgRgm | Scholastic Teachers
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Bisa Butler describes the process she undergoes to weave personality, perspective and storytelling in her portrait quilts. Join Bisa live with author Gholdy Muhammad on Thursday, 12/9 @ 1pm ET. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3orgRgm | Scholastic Teachers
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🪡 Renowned Black artist Bisa Butler Fine Art talks about her artistic process, materials, inspiration, and goals: https://bit.ly/3whLzjM Free article for #BlackHistoryMonth from Scholastic Art. | Scholastic Teachers
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🪡 Renowned Black artist Bisa Butler Fine Art talks about her artistic process, materials, inspiration, and goals: https://bit.ly/3whLzjM Free article for #BlackHistoryMonth from Scholastic Art. | Scholastic Teachers
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Affirmations of the Week: The Art of Bisa Butler — Dear Black Women
Affirmations of the Week: The Art of Bisa Butler — Dear Black Women
Jul 6, 2018
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The People of Bisa Butler's Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
The People of Bisa Butler's Portraits | The Art Institute of Chicago
Nov 17, 2020
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Nat Geo Photographer Celeste Sloman and textile artist Bisa Butler discuss their approaches to portraiture and the mutual inspiration they find in each other's work. | National Geographic
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Nat Geo Photographer Celeste Sloman and textile artist Bisa Butler discuss their approaches to portraiture and the mutual inspiration they find in each other's work. | National Geographic
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In bright colors, at life-size scale, artist Bisa Butler portrays everyday people — on quilts
In bright colors, at life-size scale, artist Bisa Butler portrays everyday people — on quilts
Mar 7, 2021
suntimes.com
Bisa Butler: Portraits, an Exhibition Story from The Art Institute of Chicago
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Bisa Butler: Portraits, an Exhibition Story from The Art Institute of Chicago
Feb 15, 2022
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This quilt by Bisa Butler Fine Art is stunning! Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Chadwick. It will be on display at LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s #BlackAmericanPortraits alongside the #ObamaPortraits, opening November 7th. What an incredible honor for his image to be featured in such an iconic exhibition. Thank you, Bisa. #FanArtFriday | Chadwick Boseman
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This quilt by Bisa Butler Fine Art is stunning! Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Chadwick. It will be on display at LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s #BlackAmericanPortraits alongside the #ObamaPortraits, opening November 7th. What an incredible honor for his image to be featured in such an iconic exhibition. Thank you, Bisa. #FanArtFriday | Chadwick Boseman
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Studio visit with Bisa Butler where she explained the process of painting with fabric. @bisabutler “Bisa strategically uses textiles—a traditionally marginalized medium—to interrogate the historical marginalization of her subjects while using scale and subtle detail to convey her subjects’ complex individuality. Together, Butler’s quilts present an expansive view of history through their engagement with themes such as family, community, migration, the promise of youth, and artistic and intellect
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Studio visit with Bisa Butler where she explained the process of painting with fabric. @bisabutler “Bisa strategically uses textiles—a traditionally marginalized medium—to interrogate the historical marginalization of her subjects while using scale and subtle detail to convey her subjects’ complex individuality. Together, Butler’s quilts present an expansive view of history through their engagement with themes such as family, community, migration, the promise of youth, and artistic and intellect
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Artist Bisa Butler Uses Quilting to Tell Stories About the African Diaspora
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Artist Bisa Butler Uses Quilting to Tell Stories About the African Diaspora
Sep 14, 2021
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Bisa Butler created her massive art quilt "Don’t Tread on Me, God Damn, Let’s Go! — The Harlem Hellfighters" after encountering a photograph held by the National Archives during her online research. The original photograph from February 12, 1919, depicts nine Black soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment (known as the Harlem Hellfighters) aboard the USS Stockholm, awaiting arrival in New York City following the armistice that ended the war. Butler finished the Hellfighters quilt in 2021, when th
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Bisa Butler created her massive art quilt "Don’t Tread on Me, God Damn, Let’s Go! — The Harlem Hellfighters" after encountering a photograph held by the National Archives during her online research. The original photograph from February 12, 1919, depicts nine Black soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment (known as the Harlem Hellfighters) aboard the USS Stockholm, awaiting arrival in New York City following the armistice that ended the war. Butler finished the Hellfighters quilt in 2021, when th
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Meet Bisa Butler, one of the brilliant artists behind “It Comes Naturally,” a SheaMoisture campaign celebrating YOU and your entrepreneurial spirit. "In my work, I am telling the story— this African American side— of the American life. History is the story of men and women, but the narrative is controlled by those who hold the pen. I hope people view my work and see the expressions of joy, the vibrancy of colors, and the quiet dignity of my portraits. All of my pieces are done in a life scale to
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Meet Bisa Butler, one of the brilliant artists behind “It Comes Naturally,” a SheaMoisture campaign celebrating YOU and your entrepreneurial spirit. "In my work, I am telling the story— this African American side— of the American life. History is the story of men and women, but the narrative is controlled by those who hold the pen. I hope people view my work and see the expressions of joy, the vibrancy of colors, and the quiet dignity of my portraits. All of my pieces are done in a life scale to
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Bisa Butler’s Quilted Portraits Glimpse ‘How Black People Would Like to Be Seen’
Bisa Butler’s Quilted Portraits Glimpse ‘How Black People Would Like to Be Seen’
Apr 20, 2021
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Bisa Butler's Vibrant Fabric Portraits: Identity & Legacy — Artsy Chow Roamer
Bisa Butler's Vibrant Fabric Portraits: Identity & Legacy — Artsy Chow Roamer
Dec 10, 2020
artsychowroamer.com
Black Chicagoans flock to Bisa Butler, Obama portrait exhibits as museums rise to racial reckoning
Black Chicagoans flock to Bisa Butler, Obama portrait exhibits as museums rise to racial reckoning
Jul 25, 2021
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