Ruffles, Repair & Ritual: The Fine Art of Fixing
Channel: RISD Museum
Date: 2019-06-04

Recorded 06.02.19.

Explore the fine art of fixing with Xander Marro and Pippi Zornoza, co-directors of the Dirt Palace at the Wedding Cake House in conversation with Taylor Polites, author and lecturer in RISD's Literary Studies Department. Learn about the ambitious restoration project of this iconic three-story historic house located at 514 Broadway Street, Providence, RI through its phases of construction to its commissioned artwork celebrating history, community, and repair culture with installation, exhibition, and time-based performances. Saved from the wrecking ball, the house begins a new chapter offering artist residencies, public programs, and guest lodging.

This program is planned in conjunction with the RISD Museum exhibit, Repair and Design Futures, the Wedding Cake House exhibit, Ruffles, Repair & Ritual: The Fine Art of Fixing, and THE FOLD | PVD.