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The Week in Craft: April 12, 2017

The Week in Craft: April 12, 2017

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Bill Reid Watching the Peeps Spin Around 2017

Bill Reid, Watching the Peeps Spin Around, 2017, steel and paint. From the 8th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition at the Racine Art Museum.

Courtesy of Racine Art Museum

Don’t miss the 8th annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition, presented each spring at the Racine Art Museum. This year’s exhibition features 136 works from 202 national artists.

Wolfgang Buttress’ latest public sculpture is an immersive experience that speaks to the importance of pollination and the environment as certain aspects of the work actually respond to honeybees.

We are in awe of these realistic and succulent designs by pastry chef Iven Kawi.  

This iconic fountain by Marcel Duchamp celebrates its 100th birthday this week.

Check out this fascinating look at the woven rugs of pop artist Dorothy Grebenak.

As marijuana gains legal status in states across the U.S., handmade glass pipes are appearing in more prominent art venues.

Listen to Sir Christopher Frayling on the value of craftsmanship in this podcast episode.

MAD's exhibition on amazing handbag designer Judith Leiber has opened. 

Love fiber art? Here are six TED talks you shouldn't miss.

We are delighted with these ceramic works by Tim Kowalczyk that look like they’re made from cardboard.

Read about what FiveThirtyEight learned when they analyzed a half-million objects in the Met's collection

Craft in America celebrates Earth Day this year with an entire episode devoted to nature – the episode airs on April 21.

NCECA's Josh Green remembers internationally known potter, teacher, and arts activist Robin Hopper, who died on April 6, 2017.

The Week in Craft is your weekly dose of links about craft, art, design, and whatever else we’re excited about sharing.

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