Published with the exhibition at Malmö Konsthall, Chicken Strikken is a series of hand-knit sweaters inspired by the Hønsestrik style, which originated in 1970s Denmark as part of the hippie and feminist movements. Breaking away from tight-knit traditions and norms, the intention was to make knitting more accessible to a wider range of people, encouraging creativity through colourful clothing and messages. Artist and aficionado Lisa Anne Auerbach has taken this Danish style as inspiration in her own work, and as motivation for this clever exhibition of 25 sweaters, worn by the museums staff as they go about their everyday jobs. Includes critical texts and numerous photos.
