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11.25.2024
Discover Mashiko, the renowned "Mecca of Mingei," where Japan's rich tradition of folk pottery meets modern creativity. From Shoji Hamada's legacy and bustling pottery fairs to charming antique shops and sustainable art spaces, this small town in Tochigi Prefecture offers a captivating blend of history, craftsmanship, and countryside allure.
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Ceramic Highlights at the Salon Art + Design Show 2024
The Salon Art + Design fair brings together top galleries showcasing innovative contemporary, modern, and vintage design. This year, MoCA/NY highlights 19 galleries featuring ceramic art—from sculptural vessels to functional stoneware lighting—demonstrating the versatility of clay in today’s interiors.
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72 Hours in Tokyo, Japan - Part I
Designer Takashi Takamoto and artist Matthieu Manche offer an immersive guide to Tokyo’s ceramic and clay treasures. Explore galleries, museums, and specialty shops—from ancient collections at the Tokyo National Museum to modern and traditional ceramic artistry in intimate studios and boutiques. Stops at tea and dining spots celebrating clay artistry round out this unmissable journey through Tokyo’s vibrant ceramic culture.
Ceramic Collapse: Echoes of Destruction in Jørgen Haarstad’s Released Wasteland
Explore Jørgen Haarstad’s fusion of sound and ceramics, where shattering porcelain meets sonic landscapes. In collaboration with Norsk Teknisk Porselen, Haarstad transforms utilitarian ceramics into instruments of destruction.
Construction of Memories with Nelson Lim Sang Choon
Nelson Lim, a Singapore-based ceramic artist, explores the intersection of ancient craftsmanship and industrialization in his intricate porcelain and metal sculptures. His work, particularly the Construction of Memories series, reflects on human consciousness and memory, and the tension between traditional craft and modern technological forces.
Highlights from the Menemen Pottery Festival in Turkey
The 3rd International Pottery Festival in Menemen, Turkey celebrated the region’s rich pottery tradition with over 70 participants from 39 countries. Showcasing both traditional techniques and modern interpretations, the festival featured workshops, demonstrations, and competitions, highlighting Menemen's role in preserving and evolving this ancient craft.
72 Hours in Budapest, Hungary
Join potter and puppeteer Emelia Hiltner on a ceramic journey through Budapest, where Hungary's rich history and traditions come to life. From Herend’s immaculate porcelain to Zsolnay’s Art Nouveau masterpieces, Hungary’s ceramics embody innovation, heritage, and beauty. Discover the artistry in bathhouse mosaics, city sculptures, and the renowned ICS residency, all shaping the country's vibrant ceramic legacy.
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Strength in Fragility: Susan Collett
Toronto-based artist Susan Collett offers an intimate glimpse into her creative process in the video "A View From the Studio." For over three decades, she has crafted intricate, dynamic sculptures embodying themes of tension, resilience, and delicate beauty as she embraces unpredictability and pushes the boundaries of her medium to the brink of collapse.
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