Flower Beneath the Foot at Christopher Farr Los Angeles
Christopher Farr proudly announces the West Coast debut of Flower Beneath the Foot, an exhibition celebrating the collaboration between textile artist Madeline Weinrib and the late poet, critic, and artist Rene Ricard. On view May 7 - June 25, 2025.
Weinrib, a central figure in New York’s design community, has spent over three decades translating painterly ideals into textile design. Known for modernising traditional weaving techniques, she has created rug collections for esteemed galleries worldwide. As Creative Director of the Heirloom Project, she worked with institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art store and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston store, partnering with global artisans and preserving historic design practices. Her collaborators include the Art Production Fund, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Neue Galerie, IFPA Print Fair, and the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (NGV).
Ricard, a legendary voice in New York’s art scene, is celebrated for his poetry and influential criticism. His essay, The Radiant Child (1981), helped launch the careers of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, forever cementing his place in the history of contemporary art. His creative interests extended to painting—and also, design—where his work with Weinrib produced some of the most personal and meticulous pieces of their careers.
Flower Beneath the Foot, first conceived in 2009 and developed over the years since then, represents the culmination of a deep friendship that spanned decades. The collection is Ricard’s first and only foray into textiles, a subject he knew well.
For the first time, these pieces will be shown on the West Coast in conjunction with Design Los Angeles from 7th May through 25th June.
Photographed by Izzy Nguyen-Rael at the Christopher Farr Showroom in Los Angeles.