I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Unraveling the Myth: Harry Jander’s Tall-Tale Textiles, an exhibit presented by INF 386E, Planning and Understanding Exhibits. The exhibit is on view in the right corridor of the UTA building now through November 24.

Harry Jander was a textile collector whose yarns regularly stretched the bounds of belief. Did he really receive a diamond ring from Queen Mary? Did he actually wear a Ming Dynasty robe to relax at home? Did he truly collect textiles from royalty and celebrities? This exhibit explores Jander’s textile collection and the mysteries surrounding it.

INF 386E students have created this exhibit during the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely to select materials, craft narrative, draft text, create exhibit supports, and so much more. Hats off to their perseverance and collaborative work! UT community, should you make an in-person visit to UTA, we hope you’ll stop by.