The Selects Gallery presents Threads of Time, an exhibition uniting the creative visions of American fashion photographer Robert Farber and Delphine Nobili, founder of Atelier Lebuisson, a Parisian textile studio specializing in haute couture embroidery.
At its heart are three works from Farber’s Wet Series, printed on canvas, and reimagined through the art of handmade embroidery by Atelier Lebuisson in France. Carefully selected for their symbolic resonance, these dreamlike photographs—featuring a diner, a cowboy, and an American flag—each represent a defining aspect of American culture. Originally part of the American Mood series, they took on a new life after an unexpected flood in Farber’s New York studio altered their hues, imbuing them with a delicate, watercolor-like quality.
Through this collaboration, Farber and Nobili explore a third life for these images, offering a poetic reflection on time, resilience, and the unexpected beauty found in life’s cycles and chance encounters.
Delphine Nobili brings her mastery of textile embellishment to Farber’s painterly photographs, infusing them with intricate, tactile depth: Metallic and vinyl materials evoke the nostalgic sheen of American diners, natural fibers echo the rugged essence of the American West, and delicate stitching enhances the flowing grace of an American flag, lending it an ethereal softness.
The exhibition is further enriched with two Polaroids, two original Wet Series pieces by Robert Farber, and an album showcasing Atelier Lebuisson’s savoir-faire and projects with renowned Fashion Houses like LVMH. Threads of Time weaves an inspiring cross-cultural dialogue between photography and embroidery, uniting a masculine American eye with a feminine French hand, and redefining the boundaries of art.
ABOUT ROBERT FARBER
Robert Farber’s global recognition has been established through his books, fine art exhibitions, lectures, interviews and award-winning advertising campaigns. All in the genres of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The style of this American photographer has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of composition in every genre, including nudes, still life, landscapes and architecture. His fifteen photo art books have sold over half a million copies.
ABOUT ATELIER LEBUISSON
For over two decades, L’Atelier Lebuisson has been a prominent name in the world of embroidery and textile artistry. Based in the heart of Paris, the atelier is a hub of innovation where heritage craftsmanship meets cutting-edge creativity, serving the world’s most prestigious fashion houses, luxury brands, and interior designers. Atelier Lebuisson is one of the French artisans represented by Par Excellence.
“THREADS OF TIME : A DIALOGUE BETWEEN EMBROIDERY AND PHOTOGRAPHY”
From April to August 2025
By appointment
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