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The Week in Craft: July 27, 2016

The Week in Craft: July 27, 2016

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Umut Yamac Origami Bird Lamp

Designer Umut Yamac created a lovely origami-inspired bird lamp that was picked up by Dutch design brand Moooi.

Andrew Meredith

Wouldn’t you love to live with these beautiful origami bird lamps by Umut Yamac? His design was picked up by Dutch brand Moooi, which they launched at the Salone del Mobile.Milano in April of this year.

The ACC is excited to participate in the Oakland Museum of California's Friday Nights at OMCA event series, this Friday!

Polly Verity’s paper sculptures are like nothing you’ve ever seen.

Umut Yamac Origami Bird Lamp

Designer Umut Yamac created a lovely origami-inspired bird lamp that was picked up by Dutch design brand Moooi.

Tom Gildon

Beautiful glass mosaics dating back to 200 BCE have been discovered in Turkey.

This comedian is on a mission to give a voice to dinnerware.

Lego couture had its first runway showing at Comic-Con in San Diego: 10,000 bricks were individually sewn to a dress in a partnership between Her Universe and LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya.

Check out the absorbent jewelry created by Lucie Davis, winner of the Swarovski Sustainability Award.

Stephen Glassman just finished his 8-story steel sculpture called Flow Two Ways. The sculpture is modeled after the Hudson River and reflects on the combination of the cityscape and water.

Check out the remarkable story and unique handmade guitars of Ed Stilley.

The Textile Center of Minnesota’s latest exhibition, “Naturally,” showcases the work of 21 natural-dye artists from the Twin Cities region.

The 15th Triennial of Tapestry is on through October 30, 2016, at the Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz, Poland. The event features 135 contemporary textile artists, including five from the United States.

Mondays have a bad name, but also imply renewal, Camille Henrot argues in her latest bronze sculpture exhibition, "Monday," at Fondazione Memmo in Italy.

Only a few days are left to apply for the Emerging Black Arts Leaders Apprenticeship.

Congratulations to the recently named Center for Craft, Creativity & Design 2017 Curatorial Fellows.

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