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Ceramicist’s shun Dingbats and Raygun Gothic
In these testing times with the likes of Korean dictators over-compensating with missile threats, humour is the order of the day. Raygun Gothic and Dingbats, as a 50′s and 60′s...
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Stream Of White
White ceramics Aldo Flower Vase by M. and D. Fuksas for Alessi Why does white look white Pure, refreshing, refined, crisp, clear, illuminating and virtuous are some of the descriptive terms that...
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Yang Fuhua Chinese art pics
While looking for info on Feng Shui , I came across the blog of Fengyuqinsheng, which has the translation of ” Wind And Rain Piano “. This is the name Yang Fuhua, based in Shanghai, uses for his...
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Art Nouveau – the enticing style of a new century
The evolution of Art Nouveau In 1893 Edmond Lachenal introduced a new range of matt glazes that became the hallmark of his mature style – mat email veloute ( matt velvet opaque glaze ). It was...
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London Contemporary Art Gallery: Erskine, Hall and Coe
Erskine, Hall & Coe is a gallery that displays modern art along with 20th century and contemporary ceramics. The London gallery is in central Mayfair, off Bond Street, at 15 Royal Arcade. The...
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Garden Pots
Pottery, planters, garden décor and sculptures for the garden. Spring is a time to frolic in the garden, smell the roses, savoir the rejuvenation and listen to the bees humming. { see bees on their...
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Ceramic Mug Shots
The mug would have to be the most utilised item of functional ceramic wares. In an age of hi-tech and tough composite materials, it is remarkable that ceramic materials are still favoured for...
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Ancient Egyptian Art and Pottery
Art and spirituality were deeply entwined in ancient Egypt. Religion was interwoven, not only into the Pharaohs power, but into life itself. It was the deity of a town who the people turned to, in...
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French street photographer – Robert Doisneau
I admire the photography of Robert Doisneau and even though he has been celebrated many times on the net, I’m compelled to do a post on the art he created with his 35mm Leica. Robert Doisneau is one...
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Contemporary Ceramic Art
Contemporary ceramics, innovative pottery and ceramics, céramique nouveau, avant garde and cutting edge ceramic design and techniques are featured in this post. Add in modernist, postmodern and...
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Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Studio
Lynx – Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg … Lisa Larson, born 1931, is a Swedish ceramic designer who started at Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory in 1953. She was hired by the famous Stig Lindberg who...
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Art sculptures, doll figurines – Lex Sorrentino
Polymer Clay, Paverpol, Makin’s Clay and some Bronze Australian Lex Sorrentino began sculpting Original One-of-a Kind Dolls in 1996. After 12 months of sculpting the human form in Earthenware clay...
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American Modernist Ceramic Artists
It is generally recognised that Modernist design had its initial inception in Europe in 1919, with the opening of the Bauhaus school of Design in Germany. It was founded with the idea of creating a...
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Pottery revelations on a whim and a prayer
As this is the latest instalment of pottery whimsical, the only thing being revealed here is more ceramic oddities, a few quirky sculptures and other amusing art pieces. The usual guidelines...
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Functional Ceramic Wares
The trusty pot has done a sterling job at serving humanity for a long time. An enduring symbol of sustenance and one of the earliest forms of art in the home, especially in the poorer households....
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Ghost Gum Gone and Vintage Australian Ceramics
When I took my dog for a stroll, the first thing that would confront me when ascending the steep hill near my home, was this magnificent old Ghost Gum Tree. Situated in a commanding position like a...
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Female Art Figures
Above sculpture by Rieke van der Stoep – ” Crosswind “ I noticed while sourcing images for my post ” Figurines Of Intrigue ” that the figurines of the female form were in predominance, so I...
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French ceramic excellence – Rene Buthaud, Jean Mayodon
Jean Mayodon bowl decorated with a frieze of medallions depicting naked dancers, alternating with clusters of grapes. ( millon & associes ) … Rene Buthaud and Jean Mayodon were born seven...
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Pottery Arts Video
Three videos are presented here on ceramic artists, all contemporary, with different styles and approaches Bobby Jaber Bobby Jaber, a porcelain artist with a BS in the Sciences and a Masters of...
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Contemporary Spanish Ceramic Arts
You only have to look at architecture of Spain to see how bold and adventurous the Spanish are with their avant garde, abstract and evolving post modern styles. Their passion, impulsiveness and...
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