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During the past twelve months, we have been engaged in the design of new premises for US, The Ghiordian Knot, Ltd., and for YOU, the community of lovers, merchants, and scholars magnetizedbythisartform.Ouraimistocreatean environment that would reflect both past and present, whilepromotingandenrichingthefuture. This philosophy has led us to envisage a whole newwayoffunctioningas acomprehensivetextile gallery and, eventually, a commercially oriented “mini-museum”. Keyfeaturesoftheprogramare: •To present the broad spectrum of exemplary textile art and fibre-arts without restriction as to type, originandhistorical period.

•Toenlistthecooperation ofother participants in developingtheventure. •To establish membership affiliates who will enjoy access to the specialized facilities of the Gallery: The Reading Room; Guest Exhibition Area; The computerized Color Scanning/ PrintingSystem; etc.

•To function as a host environment for the organization of cultural events and social interaction. Designing the appropriate architectural expression of this program has been a unique challenge. Thetendifferentiated rooms present a variety of presentation ideas -manyofwhich are original. The physical space and its accoutrementsaretheSTORY.

Coming Soon THE THIRD FLOOR, 136 EAST 57TH STREET NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022

Tel: (212) 371 6390

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