Bernat Klein
Influence and Inspiration
Bernat Klein was an inspired colourist, textile designer and artist who won international acclaim for the dazzling textural designs he produced in the Scottish Borders from the 1950s to the 1990s. In partnership with the Bernat Klein Foundation and Creative Scotland, this exhibition takes a comprehensive look at his career and working methods.
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Events
Bernat Klein: A Lasting Legacy in Design
Friday 24 April
Learn about the work of the Bernat Klein Foundation in promoting and developing his legacy through education, research and publication.Â
Soft Infrastructures: Queer Encounters with Bernat Klein
8 to 15 May
Gre and Heather nurture a practice of queer attunement—dwelling with Klein’s work to generate a performance shaped by intimacy, colour, and care.
15 May | 18:30 to 20:00Â
Live performance
Bernat Klein: Replayed with Dr Lyndsey Calder
Saturday 16 May
Aimed at early career practitioners and small to medium enterprises practicing in the creative industries, these immersive workshops will look at the work of Bernat Klein, celebrating colour, texture, design & sustainability through various creative activities on the day. 
Past events
Bernat Klein: Colour and Contexts
Thursday 5 March
This research seminar brought together research that looked at Austrian Jewish Men’s clothing choices and meanings of colour in men’s dress.Â
