Suzhou embroidery: the awakening of a 1,000-year tradition

Embroidery is the essence of China's 1,000-year-old handicrafts, and Suzhou embroidery, renowned for its delicate needlework and elegant artistic conception, is representative of them.

This exhibition, titled 'The awakening of embroidery', aims to break through the traditional perception of embroidery as merely a 'skill' or an 'appendage of images'. It explores how needlework itself can become an independent aesthetic subject and a spiritual expression.

The exhibition presents the transformation process from 'skill' to 'art' and then to 'way' through three progressively layered chapters, ultimately pointing to the era of needlework's self-aware expression.

This event is organised by Shanghai Bebet Culture Communication Co., Arts Bridge, Guanxi Normal University Press, and ACC Art Books.

Accessibility at our venue

We want everyone to feel welcome at the Society. Key accessibility features of this exhibition include:

• Step-free access 
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org