TAMAT is honoured to be able to present liturgical ornaments kept in the Cathedral of Tournai. This exhibition is organised in collaboration with Les Amis de la Cathédrale de Tournai, UCLouvain and KIK-IRPA. These robes are cult-like in many ways. These opulent pieces, embroidered with silk, gold and silver thread, dazzle with their twinkling brilliance. Cleverly folded and hidden in the darkness of the sacristy of Tournai Cathedral, these ornaments evoke an imaginary world that today seems rather distant, not to say exotic: that of the splendor and grandiose luxury of ancient religious celebrations. . It is therefore important to appreciate their richness and beauty while at the same time giving them a central place in rites in which they acquire their full meaning. All this is been organised in the context of the 850th anniversary of the cathedral’s dedication and the 20th anniversary of its recognition by UNESCO.
Exhibition “Clothing the cult. The splendour of liturgical textiles from Tournai Cathedral”
TAMAT, Museum of Tapestries and Textile Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
250 works testify of 6 centuries of textile
The collections present at TAMAT reflect the diversity of the textile arts.
From 15th century old tapestries, remarkable heritage of the city of Tournai, through the post-war movement of “Forces Murales” and to the most contemporary works: more than 250 works testify to 6 centuries of textile.
TAMAT also houses research and experimentation workshops, a documentation and study center and a conservation and restoration workshop.
Groups
The guided visit allows you to approach all exhibited collections on a route that goes from the old Tournai tapestries from the 15th and 16th centuries to modern works and contemporary textile art. Specific visits on targeted thematic approaches reveal some unknown aspects of the proposed works. A way to discover the collections differently.
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People with specific needs
The institution is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility: parking facilities, a lift, access ramps to the museum rooms and adapted toilets.
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Schools
The guided visit allows you to approach all exhibited collections on a trail that runs from the old Tournai tapestries from the 15th and 16th centuries to modern works and contemporary textile art. These visits can be prepared in advance with the teachers in order to integrate them into the theme or the program to be developed.
Practical information
TAMAT, Museum of Tapestries and Textile Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Place Reine Astrid 9
7500 Tournai
- +32 (0)6 923 42 85
- +32 (0)6 984 31 51
- info@tamat.be
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Specific offers
- Wallonie Destination Qualité
- Discounts for vulnerable people
