When it comes to textile innovation, Ismini Samanidou is a name that resonates across disciplines. Her award-winning work deftly bridges the worlds of craft, art, and design with each thread woven with purpose, each pattern an invitation to look deeper. The new designs she creates are as forward-thinking as they are sustainable, imbued with a quiet, compelling energy.
Born in Athens and now based in London, Samanidou trained at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art. Her practice moves seamlessly between site-specific commissions, collaborations with industry, and exhibition pieces, each permeate with an architectural sensibility and lyrical nuance.
Her textiles have been shown internationally, with solo exhibitions in both the UK and the United States. She recently completed an invited residency at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation in Connecticut - an experience that deepened her exploration of structure, material, and visual rhythm.
Samanidou’s work is held in numerous private and public collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, affirming her place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary textile design.
