Catherine Kueffer Blumenkamp
Catherine Kueffer Blumenkamp is a designer and educator whose work is guided by her interest in material culture and the aesthetic, cultural, and collective meanings of design.
As a lecturer in Human Centered Design, she teaches courses in fashion, aesthetics and society and fashion draping; hosts workshops that invite outside experts to share their experience with the Human Centered Design community; and serves as associate director of the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection. She is
- Sep 16 — Oct 16 ,2026
- by Melissa Conroy
- Human Centered Design
- Jill Stuart Gallery, Human Ecology Building
Elemental: The 2026 Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibition
The Barbara L. Kuhlman Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit entity established by the estate of Barbara L. Kuhlman. Ms. Kuhlman, a college professor, and life-long supporter of fiber arts achieved world-renowned status as a collector, lecturer, and author in her field. The Foundation continues her dedication to fiber arts and closely related fields with philanthropic sponsorships, grants, and student scholarships.
The 2026 Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibition showcases unique garments, wearable art, and textile
- Sep 16, 2026
Ralph Rucci archive at Cornell reveals art and labor of couture
For the first time in over a decade, garments from Rucci’s haute couture and ready-to-wear collections have been brought together under one roof as part of the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection in the College of Human Ecology. Documentary materials, including thousands of original sketches, patterns and swatches, are housed by the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives at Cornell University Library. The archive is now accessible to students, researchers and the public, ensuring