Exhibition | A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes

A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes is on view at Cooper Hewitt from July 7, 2023 through February 4, 2024.

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Designer and weaver Dorothy Liebes (1897–1972), who introduced handcraft and brilliant color to the modern interior, was among the most influential designers of the 20th century. This exhibition will establish for the first time the full scope of her contributions as a designer, collaborator, mentor, public figure, and tireless promoter of American modernism.

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Mossy green book cover with neon green, debossed title text, and a small b&w photograph of a weaving being made on a loom.

A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes

Book cover featuring a black and white vintage photograph of a luxe home interior.

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