TexTiles

TexTiles is a participatory art project by FASHIONCLASH in which hundreds of Maastricht residents work together to create a large-scale textile rug covering Plein 1992. The project revives the signing of the Maastricht Treaty on 7 February 1992 - not as an abstract historical moment, but as a concrete inspiration for contemporary connection and cooperation.

Where in 1992 diplomats signed a treaty on paper, now hundreds of Maastricht people are weaving a 'treaty' in textiles. Each participant makes an individual 40 x 40 cm textile tile - inspired by the dimensions of the tiles of Plein 1992 itself. Together, these hundreds of tiles form a collective artwork that reflects the polyphony of contemporary Maastricht.

The project runs from January to June 2026 and is realised in cooperation with, among others, Centre Céramique, Studio Europa, Quiet Community, COA, art colleges, Limburgs Museum, schools and other cultural and social organisations. The making process takes place in the Pop-Up Atelier at Centre Céramique and through workshops in community centres.

Connection is created as newcomers and long-established Maastricht residents, young people and senior citizens, students and local residents literally sit together at the work table. Working together towards one visible goal creates personal connections that extend beyond the project itself.

The highlight will be a BlockParty 7 June on Plein 1992, a contemporary community festival where the entire rug will be unveiled free and publicly with a programme of performances, workshops and pick-nick. TexTiles will not stop there: FASHIONCLASH's ambition is to develop the project further and possibly show it in other places in Europe, so that the stories from Maastricht reach further.