The Meeting
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier 3, Paris.
Serial: edition/6
Dimensions: 2 × 1.5 m (78×59 in.)
Project date: 1913 (from the Revolving Doors series)
Weaving date: c. 1975
Rare colorful tapestries, on display in our New York showroom
Modern Masters Tapestries exclusive with Atelier 3.
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Man Ray “The Meeting” Tapestry
The Modern Masters Tapestries is proud to present “The Meeting”, a captivating tapestry intricately woven after the visionary works of Man Ray. Widely recognized for his groundbreaking role in the Dada and Surrealist movements, Man Ray consistently defied artistic conventions, pushing the boundaries of visual language and perception. With “The Meeting”, viewers are invited into a world where the rational dissolves into the poetic, and where forms seem to emerge from the subconscious. The tapestry pulses with bold contrasts, surreal juxtapositions, and an abstract composition that reflects Man Ray’s experimental approach to image-making. Every thread is a tribute to his imagination—meticulously woven to embody his distinct visual vocabulary.
Produced in collaboration with Atelier 3 Workshop—renowned for their expertise in textile artistry—”The Meeting” translates Man Ray’s avant-garde vision into the woven medium with extraordinary finesse. This tapestry not only preserves the mystery and dynamism of his work, but elevates it, transforming two-dimensional imagery into a textured, immersive experience. Rich in detail and layered in meaning, “The Meeting” is more than an artwork: it is a tactile portal into Man Ray’s surreal world, where innovation and introspection converge.
Revolving Doors series
“The Meeting” also echoes the spirit of Man Ray’s Revolving Doors series—a set of ten abstract collages created in the 1910s that mark a pivotal exploration of form, rhythm, and transition. These works are celebrated for their bold geometry, vivid colors, and fluidity of movement—qualities that transcend medium and resonate within the tapestry. In Revolving Doors, Man Ray explored the concept of thresholds—both physical and psychological—using abstract shapes as metaphors for passage, transformation, and discovery.
These same themes surface in “The Meeting”, whose layered composition and optical energy suggest movement and metamorphosis. The woven textures create a sense of rhythm and depth that echoes the dynamism of the collage series, grounding the abstract in a physical, tactile form. By drawing from the Revolving Doors series, “The Meeting” bridges early 20th-century experimentation with contemporary textile craftsmanship—celebrating Man Ray’s enduring impact and the timeless relevance of his radical vision.
Detailed information
Man Ray “The Meeting” Tapestry
The Modern Masters Tapestries is proud to present “The Meeting”, a captivating tapestry intricately woven after the visionary works of Man Ray. Widely recognized for his groundbreaking role in the Dada and Surrealist movements, Man Ray consistently defied artistic conventions, pushing the boundaries of visual language and perception. With “The Meeting”, viewers are invited into a world where the rational dissolves into the poetic, and where forms seem to emerge from the subconscious. The tapestry pulses with bold contrasts, surreal juxtapositions, and an abstract composition that reflects Man Ray’s experimental approach to image-making. Every thread is a tribute to his imagination—meticulously woven to embody his distinct visual vocabulary.
Produced in collaboration with Atelier 3 Workshop—renowned for their expertise in textile artistry—”The Meeting” translates Man Ray’s avant-garde vision into the woven medium with extraordinary finesse. This tapestry not only preserves the mystery and dynamism of his work, but elevates it, transforming two-dimensional imagery into a textured, immersive experience. Rich in detail and layered in meaning, “The Meeting” is more than an artwork: it is a tactile portal into Man Ray’s surreal world, where innovation and introspection converge.
Revolving Doors series
“The Meeting” also echoes the spirit of Man Ray’s Revolving Doors series—a set of ten abstract collages created in the 1910s that mark a pivotal exploration of form, rhythm, and transition. These works are celebrated for their bold geometry, vivid colors, and fluidity of movement—qualities that transcend medium and resonate within the tapestry. In Revolving Doors, Man Ray explored the concept of thresholds—both physical and psychological—using abstract shapes as metaphors for passage, transformation, and discovery.
These same themes surface in “The Meeting”, whose layered composition and optical energy suggest movement and metamorphosis. The woven textures create a sense of rhythm and depth that echoes the dynamism of the collage series, grounding the abstract in a physical, tactile form. By drawing from the Revolving Doors series, “The Meeting” bridges early 20th-century experimentation with contemporary textile craftsmanship—celebrating Man Ray’s enduring impact and the timeless relevance of his radical vision.
