Make a Rug | The Art Assignment | Fritz Haeg

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We visit Fritz Haeg at his home and studio in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug! But not just any rag rug--one that you make over time and do something on. Find more detailed instruction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6By4XYlPIBA

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Gather old textiles (clothes, bed sheets, etc.)
2. Make a rug
3. Share your journey of making the rug and what you do on it
4. Upload it using #theartassignment
5. Fame and glory (your work might be in a future episode)

Learn more about Fritz Haeg: http://www.fritzhaeg.com
Watch a video about his rug at LA's Hammer Museum: http://youtu.be/N9U_D3TJxD0
And here's another about his recent show at the Walker Art Center: http://youtu.be/eO1A_oRTNCs

In this episode we talk about Hélio Oiticica's Parangolés (1964--79)
See video of Parangolés performed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJTr8I2M6Ps
And learn more about Oiticica:
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-o....n/tate-modern/exhibi