From the from lace- covered handkerchiefs to wall tapestries, the castle is clothed in fabrics. Textiles are witnesses of technological and societal shifts, carrying our memories and stories. Yet, despite their ubiquity and intimacy, defining what makes a textile remains surprisingly elusive. Is it their flexibility, softness, or the relationship of fibers to one another? Where does a textile begin or end—between the wool on a sheep’s back and the nylon filament of a toothbrush?

Knit and Weave explores these questions through the work of 30 emerging designers who are pushing the boundaries of textile as a medium. Historical textile artefacts from Schloss Hollenegg provide a bridge between past and present, anchoring the exhibition in continuity and innovation. The aim is to inspire audiences with a fresh (and ancient) appreciation for the boundless potential of textiles.

Aoi Yoshizawa, Alexia Venot, Anna Resei, Anneleen Bertels, Billie van Katwijk, Dila Demircan + Joy Hsu, Duyi Han, Ege Kökel, Emilie Palle Holm, Esther Van Schuylenbergh, Estelle Bourdet + Mari Koppanen, Franciska Meijers, Fransje Gimbrère, Hana Tavcar, Jane Wright, Lisa Mota, Magdalena Sophie Orland, Marcos Kueh, Paula Holzhauser, Rosana Escobar, Sarah Espeute, Stefan Troendle, Svenja Bremen, Theresa Hattinger, Yuval Harel, Zoa Lu Rosenkranz and a special project by Basketclub.