This short film shows highlights from our symposium held in December 2023: Illuminating Bernat Klein’s practice spanning design, art, architecture, and enduring multidisciplinary influence today.

This film was commissioned to capture the exhibition ‘Bernat Klein: Influence and Inspiration’ which showcased contemporary process and practice alongside original work by Bernat Klein.

The film by Bridie Gane, Dancer in Residence 2022, explores weaving as a form of physical connection to Bernat Klein’s creative practice, and his relationship to the Borders landscape.

In the film, he sits near to his favourite view of the Eildon Hills, discussing examples of his 1960s mohair and velvet tweeds.

This film was commissioned as part of the Colour, Texture & Destination exhibition at Borders Textile Towerhouse from June – December 2021.

A short film by Callum Rice, commissioned by the Bernat Klein Foundation, 2022.

Filmed in the National Museum Scotland Archives, John MacKenzie and Keith Hendrie discuss the challenges and excitement of working for "Mr Klein", and their individual contribution in the creation of Bernat Klein's 1960's couture textiles with his space-dyed yarns.

The largest Bernat Klein archive collection is held by the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, with complementary collections located in the Scottish Borders at Heriot-Watt University (Galashiels) and Borders Textile Towerhouse (Hawick).

Lisa Mason introduces designer and colour consultant Bernat Klein (1922-2014) and the extensive archive of his work held by National Museums Scotland. Klein will be situated within the context of a wider cohort of émigré designers practicing in post-war Britain.

'Sprout' is Camille and Pauline's Research Book that shows the research and development of their ideas.

The short film captures the story of Kestin’s discovery of Bernat Klein, and the strong parallels between both in their design practice.