Threading Lineage, The Hart Cluett Museum, Troy, NY

October 3-December 19, 2025

Curated by Ally DeRusso and Victoria van der Laan

Threading Lineage explores connections between historical works from the Hart Cluett Museum collection and contemporary works of curating artists, Ally DeRusso and Victoria van der Laan. Through quilts and related pieces from the collection, the exhibition reflects on how fabric transcends time, function, and artistic styles, highlighting the enduring role of textiles in hyperlocal placemaking, family history, kinship, and emotional connection. It invites viewers to consider the significance of textiles in individual and collective history, and how each maker may serve as a voice for a broader community.