The exhibition was on display from May 22 to June 16, 2024, in the dome of Museum Arnhem as part of State of Fashion.

How can we grow flax and linen sustainably and locally to build a new linen chain? The Linen Project has been trying to answer this question since 2018. The fashion industry focuses mainly on making a profit, leading to the production of more and more cheap, low-quality products, often made under poor working conditions. This has a major impact on our environment. With The Linen Project, we are exploring how to make flax and linen sustainably and how to make this locally and economically feasible. We do this together according to the principle of ‘learning by doing.’

Works by stewards: Catharina Van Eetvelde, Heleen Klopper, Jan Peter Scheen, Karin Wijnen, Loes Schepens, Maaike Gottschal, Hans Hutting, Ellen Rooijakkers, Marieke van Mieghem, Kelly Konings, Rob Velker.

Photos: Amber Zeekaf