Quilters of Gee’s Bend Seeking Rights

Quilters of Gee’s Bend Seeking Rights

Gmoney

Garth of Extreme Craft has an interesting follow up story to the quilters of Gee’s Bend and the person who discovered them, Bill Arnett.

Garth writes:

Quilter Annie Mae Young, who created some of the most iconic works to come out of Gee’s Bend, filed a lawsuit last week aimed at Bill Arnett and his sons. The lawsuit alleges that Arnett licensed her quilts and image without her permission, defrauding her out of untold amounts of money. The lawsuit has created a huge rift in the small town, pitting Young against other quilters who view Arnett as a savior.

Read more about this case of Gee’s Bend on the Extreme Craft Blog. – Link.

Related:

  • The Quilts of Gee’s Bend – De Young Museum in San Francisco – Link.
  • More on the Quilts of Gee’s Bend – Link.
Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server!
Tagged

ADVERTISEMENT

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023 - Mare Island, CA

Escape to an island of imagination + innovation as Maker Faire Bay Area returns for its 15th iteration!

Buy Tickets today! SAVE 15% and lock-in your preferred date(s).

FEEDBACK