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Animation Obsessive • 2063 implied HN points • 06 Mar 26
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. After wartime exile he returned to Italy and quickly made a name designing striking, expressive stage sets and costumes that mixed old‑world grotesques with modernist shapes.
  2. He moved freely between theater, illustration, ceramics and animation, treating each medium as a different vehicle to tell the same stories.
  3. His stop‑motion films with Giulio Gianini won wide acclaim and a major 1980 exhibition collected his work, with the show’s catalog remaining a valuable resource on his designs.

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slow motion multitasking • 575 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The author shared highlights from their week including printing emo poems in a tiny book and taking a cello lesson.
  2. The author expressed admiration for ceramic works by Ruth Easterbrook and Emily Yong Beck.
  3. The author recommended watching 'Planet Earth 3' and following Aparna Nancherla's substack.

65 – A contemporary ceramics fair in Brussels

Ceramics Now Weekly • 275 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The first major fair dedicated to contemporary ceramics, ceramic brussels, will take place in Brussels between January 25-28, 2024.
  2. New featured artists are showcased in Ceramics Now, presenting the work of Kensuke Yamada, Jacaranda Kori, and Maria Diletta Rondoni.
  3. Various opportunities and events in the ceramics world are highlighted, including residency programs, exhibitions, and conferences.
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Call for Applications: International Biennale of Vallauris - Contemporary Creation and Ceramics

Ceramics Now Weekly • 255 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The International Biennale of Vallauris is holding its 26th edition in 2024, encouraging creators to explore ceramics.
  2. The competition aims to showcase diversity in ceramic use and major trends, with prizes like the Grand Prize of the City of Vallauris.
  3. To participate, complete an online form, submit required documents, and pay a €20 participation fee by December 20, 2023.

61 – A book about sustainable ceramics

Ceramics Now Weekly • 157 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. Yuliya Makliuk's book 'Potters Save the World' focuses on sustainable ceramics and environmental responsibility.
  2. Ceramics Now Weekly #61 features new artists and the latest news in the ceramic world.
  3. Various ceramic events, exhibitions, and discussions are happening worldwide, offering opportunities for artists to showcase their work and engage with the community.

#128 Feeling blue 💙

Design Lobster • 259 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The cyanometer is a historical scientific device used to measure the blueness of the sky, providing insights about the atmosphere and light behavior.
  2. Spode "Blue Italian" porcelain is a classic design that mixes Chinese Imari elements with a pastoral scene, showcasing a blend of themes to create something unique and commercially successful.
  3. Creativity in design involves seeing things through one's own perspective, as artist Paul Gauguin emphasized in the quote about making a tree blue if one sees it that way, highlighting the importance of authenticity and personal interpretation in design.

#49 – A ceramics conference in Cincinnati

Ceramics Now Weekly • 117 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. A ceramics conference, NCECA 2023, is happening in Cincinnati, Ohio with expected attendance of 5,000 artists, designers, educators, and scholars.
  2. Applications are open for various international ceramics competitions and artist residency programs around the world.
  3. Various ceramic exhibitions, artist talks, and art programs are taking place globally, offering opportunities for artists to showcase their work.

Last of Last Year's Geese

Into the Hedge • 59 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The farm collaborated with a ceramics studio to create unique split-leg pottery aprons, showcasing handcrafted workwear and textiles.
  2. The geese were taken for slaughter as part of the farm's routine, highlighting the emotional complexity and respect for the animals under the farmer's care.
  3. The geese play a role in maintaining the farm by helping with grass cleanup before the arrival of new growth in spring.

#50 – A craft competition in South Korea

Ceramics Now Weekly • 98 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. The 2023 Cheongju International Craft Competition in South Korea offers a grand prize of $47,000.
  2. Featured artists in Ceramics Now include Nina Malterud, Claire Mayet, and Katrina Schneider.
  3. News in the ceramic world includes events like CLAY LA 2023 in Los Angeles and the McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists program.

Ben Suga on Balancing Tradition and Creativity

Chance Operations • 158 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. Ben Suga found inspiration in the physicality and difficulty of working with clay, similar to his experience as a wrestler in high school.
  2. Through apprenticeships in Japan and America, Ben learned the importance of tradition in ceramics and found creativity within the structured practice.
  3. The firing process in ceramics balances precision and control with chaotic elements like chance, adding an unpredictable yet intriguing aspect to the art.

#99 The gift of design

Design Lobster • 159 implied HN points • 20 Dec 21
🪑 Design Ceramics
  1. Unboxing moments can hold as much excitement as the actual product itself. Adding drama to design reveals can enhance consumer anticipation.
  2. Nutcrackers have a rich history dating back to prehistoric times, evolving into complex, colorful contraptions with unique designs. Bringing personality to designs can make them more engaging.
  3. Designing with the intention of gifting creates a sense of generosity and care in the design process. Viewing design as a gift to others can add a special touch to the creation.

#066 ✰ Big lights will inspire you

Objet • 19 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Ceramics
  1. Objet aims to bring back joy and pride in our relationship with shopping and objects.
  2. Isma's ceramic piece has soul and meaning, reflecting her passion for slow fashion brands.
  3. The Objet app introduces a new feature 'in my mind' for users to save shopping-related notes and bounties.

#68 Making your presence felt

Design Lobster • 139 implied HN points • 17 May 21
🪑 Design Ceramics
  1. Software can represent human presence in abstract ways, like live cursors that show where others are focusing.
  2. Design can communicate human presence through physical elements, like thumbprints on a teapot showing the maker's touch.
  3. Design has the potential to touch emotions and souls, creating a deeper connection beyond just functionality.