{"product_id":"loop-hook-loom","title":"Loop, Hook, Loom: A creative collection of textile art made with yarn and thread","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'Loop, Hook, Loom: A creative collection of textile art made with yarn and thread'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efeatures a collection of 37 artists from around the globe who work with yarn to make unconventional and creative objects.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom artists knitting giant sweaters to those creating rooms bursting with imagined sea creatures, \u003cem\u003eLoop, Hook, Loom\u003c\/em\u003e brings together some of today’s most creative textile practices in a celebration of contemporary exploration and play. Broken down into three chapters – Weaving, Crochet and Knitting – author Sophia Cai dips into the history of these art forms and the creative ways they’re currently being expanded. An accessible entry point into the world of yarn-based art, \u003cem\u003eLoop, Hook, Loom\u003c\/em\u003e features both working artists and hobbyists, highlighting the endless possibilities of textiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e To celebrate the publication's release, author Sophia Cai and featured artist Paula do Prado will be appearing at Magenta House on Saturday 9 May for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/magentahouse.com.au\/programs\/loop-hook-loom-sydney\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebook signing and collective crafting session\u003c\/a\u003e (update: sold out)\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoop, Hook, Loom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e A creative collection of textile art made with yarn and thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAuthor: Sophia Cai\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Smith Street Books\u003cbr\u003eDimension: 270mm h x 215mm w\u003cbr\u003ePages: 248\u003cbr\u003ePublishing month\/year: May 2026\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781923239845\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePick up from Redfern available (simply email us after purchasing for an automatic refund)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophia Cai 蔡晨昕 is a curator and writer based in Kamberri\/Canberra, Australia. Sophia’s  ongoing research interests include Asian art histories, the intersections between contemporary art and craft, and building communities of practice rooted in feminist and anti-racist work. Sophia is the current Artistic Director + CEO of Canberra Contemporary, one of Australia’s leading contemporary art organisations, and the Deputy Chair of NAVA, a peak advocacy body for Australia’s contemporary arts sector, while maintaining an independent writing and curatorial practice. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smith Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46953390407865,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/7456\/4025\/files\/LoopHookLoom_frontcover.jpg?v=1776258856","url":"https:\/\/shop.magentahouse.com.au\/products\/loop-hook-loom","provider":"Magenta House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}