Exploring the Evolution of Art Pottery
2024-03-19
Art pottery, emerging in the late 19th century as a reaction to mass production, blends artistic expression and functionality, celebrating individual creativity and craftsmanship.Read More →
Unveiling the Splendor of Decorative Arts: A Journey Through Time and Creativity
2024-03-10
Decorative arts are an emblem of beauty and functionality. They are a testament to human creativity. They show the intrinsic wish to embellish our surroundings.Read More →
Exploring the Art and Science of Glazes in Ceramics
2024-03-07
Ceramic glazing, spanning millennia, combines art and functionality. From ancient techniques to modern sustainability, its rich history reflects human creativity.Read More →
João Abreu Valente: A Beacon of Innovation in Industrial Design
2023-12-24
oão Abreu Valente has carved a unique path within the world of industrial design, leveraging his return to Lisbon to establish a studio and co-found a cultural platform.Read More →
Chinese Ceramics: Highlights of the Sir Percival David Collection
2023-07-09
The Sir Percival David Collection presents rare Chinese ceramics, including imperial-quality artifacts like Ru and guan ceramics, and the famed David vases, with inscriptions dating from 1351.Read More →
Shenango China Company: A Legacy of Pottery and Porcelain Manufacturing
2023-06-18
The Shenango China Company, active in New Castle, Pennsylvania, from 1901 to 1990, holds a significant place in American pottery and porcelain manufacturing. Specializing in tableware and furnishing articles for hotels and restaurants, the company gained recognition for its white or light green flower patterns inspired by céladon porcelain. Shenango China’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovative designs left a lasting legacy in the ceramics industry, shaping the aesthetic standards for excellence.Read More →
Marcel Goupy (1886 – 1980) French Ceramicist
2023-03-20
Marcel Goupy, a renowned French artist known for Art Deco style, designed various decorative objects and furniture, often using enamel on glass. His work is showcased in museums worldwide.Read More →
Michael Cardew (1901 – 1983) British Ceramicist
2022-07-20
Michael Cardew (1901 – 1983), a British Ceramicist, studied at Oxford University and learned pottery from notable figures. He influenced English slipware and taught internationally.Read More →
Neue Sachlichkeit – Design Term
2021-08-05
The New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit), a movement in 1920s German art, was a reaction against expressionism. Coined by Gustav Hartlaub, it featured figurative, cynical art without pre-war idealism.Read More →
Tea and coffee set by Marguerite Friedlander
2021-08-04
She designed the Hallesche Form tea and coffee set for KPM in 1930, which was a huge commercial success, especially with Trude Petri’s gold rings (1931) decor.Read More →