Kate Jenkins: Kate's Knitalian
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Overview
Mamma mia! This autumn we invite you into Kate’s Knitalian: a joyfully immersive exhibition where everything is stitched, crocheted, knitted - and somehow looks deliciously real. The gallery will be transformed into an authentic Italian delicatessen: pasta, meats, cheeses, desserts - and an interactive build-your-own pizza station, where visitors can choose their toppings and watch the deli scene come to life.
30 Oct - 5 Dec 2026
For more than three decades, Jenkins has been transforming yarn into sharply observed, food-inspired textile works - celebrating everyday pleasures with incredible skill with a whimsical edge. This time, she turns her attention to the flavours of Italy, building a mouth-watering world of pasta, pantry staples, plates piled high, and details you’ll catch on the second look. Think lasagne with a basil flourish, tangled spaghetti, ravioli, farfalle, tins and treats.
All artworks will be presented and available to purchase - from standout statement pieces to smaller collectible works. Expect craftsmanship that rewards close looking, and a show that’s as visually satisfying as it is brilliantly made.
From major fashion and lifestyle collaborations to wildly popular food-themed installations around the world, Jenkins’ practice has always been about delight. Pasta la vista, baby. It’s playful and immersive but always rooted in Jenkins’ extraordinary technique and eye for detail.
Register for early access to the works;
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'Kate's Knitalian' is sponsored by
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Press
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Kate's Knitalian Sojourn on the Viking Vesta
The Viking Traveller, Sept. 2026On a sailing from Venice to Rome, textile artist Kate Jenkins found inspiration in every port, creating a feast of knitted pasta, crocheted cannoli and textile treats for a new... -
Kate Jenkins Knits and Crochets Almost Anything You Can Imagine
The New York Times, Sept. 28 2026In mid-June, when Hermès opened a new boutique on London’s fashionable Bond Street, the store’s windows were filled with an unusual tribute to the brand’s equestrian roots. It depicted a... -
State Of The Art: Every Luxury Brand Should Hire This Hermès-Backed Knitter
Highsnobiety, Sept. 2026In State of the Art, a column for Highsnobiety, Chris Erik Thomas untangles the crossover between fashion and art. When Hermès comes calling (or, rather, emailing) about a project to... -
Making A Meal Of It
Country Living, Nov. 2026In a converted Regency coach house in Brighton's Kemptown, textile artist Kate Jenkins has spread the spoils of a recent Italian food trip across her worktop: ornately shaped pasta, jars...
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