The East Asian and Nordic artists who found common ground
The West’s borrowings from Japanese modernism are well known – but an exhibition in Helsinki shows that the traffic moved both ways
Who’s going to shell out for this monumental crab?
‘Truly grotesque’ it may be, but the export bar placed on this characterful Victorian ceramic reflects its importance as a work of art
The art and craft of American pottery
American art ceramics haven’t received as much attention as they deserve, but a major gift to the Met is changing this
The colourful craft of Francis Upritchard
An inventive installation fills the Barbican’s Curve with a parade of handmade pots and hippyish characters
The great modern potter who made an art form of buttons
A comprehensive look at the career of Lucie Rie places the spotlight on her handcrafted buttons
Warren MacKenzie’s commitment to craft
The renowned American potter believed simplicity, beauty, and affordability were of paramount importance