Quilts at the American Museum & Gardens Indigenous History African nations have fought for

African nations have fought for the return of countless works of art stolen during the colonial era and placed in Western museums

Merve Emre

authorship

With wit and warmth

Issue 131 is full of bright ideas

Quilts at the American Museum & Gardens Indigenous History African nations have fought forA selection of over 50 quilts, each beautifully illustrated with stunning photography that celebrates the unique stories, the skill and the artistry of these textiles. The American Museum's collection of more than 250 quilts, ranging from the 18th to mid 20th centuries, is acclaimed as the finest of its type in Europe and the equal of many premier collections in the United States. Examples include early whole cloth quilts, pieced and appliqud work,