From Alchemy to Art: A Brief History of Luster

Cover Photo: Katie Knight | Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Art | Helena, Montana, U.S.

When Dr. Judith Schwartz invited me to write about my lusterware, I welcomed the opportunity to reflect on my research over the past decade. Judy

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Lava Glazes: The Science of Surprise

I. THE SURFACE

The first time I saw what’s called a lava or crater glaze, I didn’t even know what it was. The attractive and unique surface covered a cup I bought from a local ceramics shop. Its surface reminded

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72 Hours in Western Massachusetts


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Western Massachusetts reveals itself slowly. The region stretches from the

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Worlds Within: Toshiko Takaezu

_{Toshiko Takaezu with works later combined in the Star Series (c. 1994–2001), including (from left to right) Sahu, Nommo, Emme Ya, Unas, and Po Tolo (Dark Companion), 1998 | Photo: Tom Grotta | Courtesy of}

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The Crystalline Journey: An International Endeavor

This Clay + Tech feature is made possible with the support of L&L Kilns, a sponsor of MoCA/NY.

What are crystalline glazes? A very simple definition would suggest that any glaze that creates crystalline structures as a result of a

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