TextileTalks, a fundamental component of Contextile’s programme, encourage reflection and debate on textiles in the context of contemporary art, promoting presentation and (open) discussion of artistic processes and projects. The 2-day programme has been designed on the basis of the applications submitted in response to the worldwide Open Call to artists and researchers in contemporary textile art, with 44 participants, including artists and representatives of international textile art institutions. The guest artists and artists in residence at Contextile 2020 will also participate, sharing their work processes - from research to creation. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many speakers will participate online, because they are unable to travel.