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Resplendent video projections by Tal Rosner appear on beaded curtains that surround a circular space in the middle of the stage where most of the action takes place.

This time, her dress was complete with beaded fringe shoulders and gold hardware detailing on the neck.

During an earlier visit to Venice, Gibson was struck by gorgeous, fully beaded dresses made centuries ago.

After the lecture, Lori and I ambled through the galleries together, commenting on the spectacular beaded and sequined art and opening up to each other.

Fabrics are variously folded like origami, appliqued, quilted, embroidered, beaded, gathered, pleated, printed, felted, dyed, etched, lasered and layered.