Textiles for Remembering was an exhibition hosted at Philadelphia’s Painted Bride Art Center in early 2026, showcasing the work of two contemporary textiles artists, Richie Wilde Lopez and DeJeonge Reese. Curated by Lori Waselchuk and Qiaira Riley, this show understands textiles as sites for the preservation of personal and shared histories, Textiles for Remembering weaves together embodied memories of family, home, and ancestry through the work of artists Richie Wilde Lopez and DeJeonge Reese. Through this exploration of paper, fabric, found materials, and synthetic hair, these artists transform everyday objects into archives that honor the lived experiences of themselves and their loved ones. Lopez’s work traces the ancestral knowledge of the Puerto Rican diaspora while embracing themes of gender, labor, and domesticity. As he interweaves references to his own childhood with moments of diasporic recollections, Lopez illustrates the beautiful power embedded in his work, life, and culture. As Reese’s work combines quilting, braiding, and the collection of found materials, she explores her own lineage while nodding to collective Black hair traditions to showcase intimate moments of remembering. Honoring her family’s stories of home and migration, while embracing a shared relationship to haircare, Reese’s hand-braided pieces uplift memories of tender experiences of family and care. Together, these artists demonstrate an innovative relationship with the medium, meshing their dynamic narratives through textiles, while illustrating the future of their respective cultural practices.