18th International Triennal of Textile : Deconstruction/Reconstruction @ Central Museum of Textiles, Łódź, Pologne: Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien

Curators: Marta Kowalewska and Bukola Oyebode-Westerhuis.

On October 11, 2025, the Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź will open the 18th International Triennial of Textile—the world’s largest and oldest event dedicated to contemporary textile art. This year’s edition carries special significance: the Triennial celebrates its 50th anniversary and, over half a century, has established itself as one of the most important forums for artistic dialogue across borders.

The theme of this year’s Triennial, “Deconstruction / Reconstruction”, reflects the tensions and transformations of the contemporary world—both social and cultural. It not only engages with pressing issues such as the redefinition of norms, value systems, and identities, but also resonates with broader philosophical discourse. After all, deconstruction is understood here as a way of critically reading reality, opening the field for new narratives.