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The Week in Craft: July 19, 2017

Your weekly dose of links about craft, art, design, and whatever else we’re excited about sharing.

The Week in Craft: July 19, 2017

Your weekly dose of links about craft, art, design, and whatever else we’re excited about sharing.
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Netherlands-based design company Studio Pop Object creates folded-paper lampshades celebrating sea life. 

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Wouldn’t you love to fill your house with these aquatic-themed, DIY lampshades by Studio Pop Object? We certainly would.

Remember the controversial sculpture at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis? The artist, Sam Durant, is speaking out about what happened.

We're completely amused by Salvador Dalí’s appearance on the game show What’s My Line? in 1957.

Students at the University of Minnesota have the opportunity to help brand a beloved Minneapolis neighborhood.

While on his surfboard, this artist paints murals of women who appear to be emerging from the water he's floating on.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art set a new attendance record this past fiscal year; more than seven million visitors took in its extensive collections.

Forget fidget spinners, this Helicone kinetic sculpture is way more fun.

Back in the 16th century, knives were often carved with musical scores – not only serving as a way to eat, but also providing that evening’s entertainment.

Ceramist Laura Rose’s work is inspired by ancient cave paintings. You can find her at our upcoming American Craft Show in San Francisco.

The Hennepin Theatre Trust in Minneapolis is accepting artist submissions through August 14 for their “Made Here” showcase happening this fall and winter.

There are still a few weeks to gawk at Judith Lieber's sensational handbags and learn about her impact on the fashion industry at "Judith Leiber: Crafting a New York Story," on view at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York through August 6.

Maria "Mia" Hall will be the new director of Penland School of Crafts. Hall succeeds Jean McLaughlin, who has served as the craft school's director since 1998.

Longtime ceramics institution Baltimore Clayworks is closing after 37 years.

 

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