February/March 2019
February/March 2019
The Ceramics Issue
This issue is all about ceramics. Learn about 15 artists who tell stories in clay, the intellectual property debate and what artists owe the community, how the Clay Studio connected with its community, the rich history of fine craft in Florence, Italy, and more.
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Feature Articles
More from This Issue
Art on the Arno
The rich history of fine craft in Florence is inspiring a new generation of artists and patrons.
Body and Soul
Reviews of new books, including The Spirit of the Bauhaus.
Clay Dreams
Pitchers that pour against all odds, animal totems, and other visions demonstrate clay’s potential.
Connect, Then Curate
When the Clay Studio planned a move to a new part of Philadelphia, the staff thought to ask – rather than tell – their new neighbors what they wanted. Curator Jennifer Zwilling shares her experience.
Devoted
With singular passion and openness to influence, Corey Pemberton produces glass work all his own.
FLM Ceramics
The secret behind the intricate patterns on FLM Ceramics’ wares.
Get Your Hands Dirty
Getting your hands on any material – wood, paper, yarn, bread dough – organizes your attention and builds physical skills.
Nicki Green
Nicki Green on why the mikveh is perfect for exploring the intersection of her trans, queer, and Jewish identities.
Power Broker
Author-activist Rebecca Sive advocates for women ceramists by collecting their art.
Ready to Use
Cheery clay for the home.
Shows to See: February/March 2019
A roundup of the winter’s best exhibitions.
Stubborn Blooms
Salvador Jiménez-Flores’ Nopales Híbridos: An Imaginary World of a Rascuache-Futurism.
The Good Making of Good Things
A behind-the-scenes look at a show on the history of American Craft magazine and the objects in its pages.
Where It Takes Her
For Biba Schutz, jewelry-making is an enchanting and ever-changing exploration.
Your Brain on Art
A new book by Ellen Winner argues that art can’t be defined – but it can be better understood by studying the psychological effects it has on viewers.