Blanket Stories, Generations, Acknowledgement
A collaboration between Loro Piana and Marie Watt
To coincide with the opening of Loro Piana’s new Meatpacking District store, this original exhibition – titled Companion Species: Blanket Stories, Generations and Acknowledgment – features three unique sculptures by the artist Marie Watt.
These artworks have been exclusively commissioned by Loro Piana, as a collaborative reflection on community and environmental stewardship, generational respect, family history and the myriad symbolic meanings of loved – and lived-in – textiles.
Companion Species: Blanket Stories, Generations and Acknowledgment is on display from December 14th, 2020 to January 31st, 2021 at 3 Ninth Avenue, New York City.

The Artworks
Companion Species: Blanket Stories, Generations and Acknowledgment consists of three permanent sculptures rendered in different tactile materials.
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Blankets are an essential component of Loro Piana and Watt’s respective histories.
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Meatpacking Store
Situated at 3 Ninth Avenue, the new store has been completely reimagined by the acclaimed architect Vincent Van Duysen.
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