Wolf-Gordon Collaborates with Museum of New Mexico For Origins Collection Update
New Pattern Inspired by Traditional Weaving

| New York, NY - September 2, 2021 | Wolf-Gordon debuts Laguna, the newest addition to their Origins collection of patterns inspired by textiles from the Museum of New Mexico. Laguna marks the company’s ongoing collaboration with the Museum, which started in 2007 and has led to the development of over twenty wallcovering patterns.

Laguna explores the majesty and allure of New Mexico’s dramatic, weathered landscape. Its large-scale striations and natural hues are reminiscent of Southwestern rock formations, but also pay homage to the region’s rich weaving heritage. Laguna’s soft linear bands are inspired by those found in woven Mexican serapes and traditional Navajo wool blankets, both of which are featured in the museum’s collection. Stripes figure in many culture's weavings and certainly are an integral design feature to both Mexican and Navajo weavings. The pattern's name; Laguna refers to the name of a Native community in New Mexico and one Mexico.

“We are grateful that our Wolf-Gordon Design Studio has again had the opportunity to collaborate with the Museum of New Mexico; we find no shortage of inspiration in the rich visual narrative of their collections and environment. The expertise of the Museum’s staff help us to forge a deeper understanding and respect for craft and culture." Marybeth Shaw, Wolf-Gordon, CCO, Marketing & Design

"Wolf-Gordon’s Laguna is a wonderful example of how New Mexico’s distinct topography and craft tradition continue to have a profound effect on visual culture. We are excited to share our passion and perspective and love to see how centuries-old techniques are interpreted in modern ways." Pamela Kelly, MoNM Foundation, VP of Licensing & Brand Management

Consistent with Wolf-Gordon’s efforts to increase its library of sustainable offerings, Laguna is a Type II wallcovering produced from 34% pre-consumer and 6% post-consumer recycled content. It is free of conflict minerals, heavy metals, PFC/PFOA/PFOS, phthalates, and solvents and is bleach cleanable. Laguna is produced in seven nature inspired colorways.

About Wolf-Gordon
Wolf-Gordon is an American design company offering designers a wide range of interior surfacing products united by the common qualities of excellent design and dependable performance. Founded in 1967 as a comprehensive source for wallcoverings, its product line has since added wall protection, upholstery textiles, paints, and Wink clear, dry-erase coating. Through its collaborations with leading national and international designers and in its Design Studio, Wolf- Gordon continues to develop new work that is provocative, inspiring, and of our time. Wolf-Gordon’s growing portfolio of licensed collections includes designs by Laurinda Spear, Karim Rashid, Petra Blaisse, Grethe Sørensen, Kevin Walz, the Boym Partners, Frank Tjepkema, Mae Engelgeer and Aliki van der Kruijs. Wolf-Gordon account executives are based in all major markets in the United States.

About the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
Founded in 1962, the Museum of New Mexico Foundation is a private, non-profit organization which provides essential financial support and services for education, exhibitions, collections and capital projects at the Museum of New Mexico (MNM).  The MNM is comprised of four institutions: Museum of International Folk Art and Museum of Indian Arts Culture, New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors, New Mexico Museum of Art, seven historic sites and the Office of Archaeological Studies. For more information, please visit www.mnmlicensing.org or connect through Facebook and Instagram @mnmlicensing.