Check out this website in which the author has several articles under the title of ‘Adventures in Time & Lace‘ that highlight various artists and artworks that are formed by lace. LACE as ART! Yes!

https://www.mrxstitch.com/category/3d-textiles/lace/

Yes, this is the type of content that I had wanted to write about. But Mr. X has done such a great job that I am merely going to point everyone to ‘his’ site. Do check it out.