National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival
The National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival is aimed at the
revival of Cambodian ceramics. It is a non-profit and non-governmental
organization aiming to rediscover and reintroduce Khmer ancestral
pottery techniques and support the development of contemporary
Khmer ceramic art.
World
Contemporary Public Ceramic Art
Zhang Yushan’s book World Contemporary Public Ceramic
Art addresses a very important aspect of world ceramic art
hitherto not written about in China - that of public sculpture.
His work is encyclopaedic in scope, spanning 30 countries on five
continents. (English & )
Rebuilding
Afghanistan Pot by Pot: The Potters of Istalif
A fascinating article on potters in Afghanistan, who are doing
their bit to rebuild their war-torn country. Istalif has long
been known for its traditional crafts. Its potters are getting
back on their feet, with the help of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation.
Abundant Beauty
New York based designer and artist Alice Simpson takes us on a
journey to the past when 'Fat Folk' were regular performers on
the traveling carnival circuit. Her coil built figurative sculptures
are inspired by postcards and other souvenirs from circus and
carnival sideshows.
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