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The Cornershop
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2014-08-30T07:00:00.000Z
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<p>Artist <a href="http://www.sewyoursoul.co.uk" target="_blank">Lucy Sparrow</a> has hand stitched the entire contents of a corner shop. All familiar brands of grocery have been recreated in felt.</p>
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<p>The…</p>
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<p>Artist <a href="http://www.sewyoursoul.co.uk" target="_blank">Lucy Sparrow</a> has hand stitched the entire contents of a corner shop. All familiar brands of grocery have been recreated in felt.</p>
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<p>The Corner Shop is located in Bethnal Green, East London and it will be open till August 31st. It is a felt paradise!</p>
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Jewels in Ferment 2014 - Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition and Awards
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2014-07-29T19:44:20.000Z
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<p>"Every year Jewels in Ferment aims to gather the infinitely individual expressions of contemporary jewellery makers in relation to popular themes: wine and territories, looking at this terroir as an ensemble of deep-rooted…</p>
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<p>"Every year Jewels in Ferment aims to gather the infinitely individual expressions of contemporary jewellery makers in relation to popular themes: wine and territories, looking at this terroir as an ensemble of deep-rooted cultural values and elements.</p>
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<p>This 4th edition of Gioielli in Fermento consists of a competition and exhibition of unique pieces of jewellery inspired by a specific theme. The theme this year concerns the world of colours as the main concept at the heart of contemporary jewellery, a means of expressing all degrees of intensity, almost a metaphor for all added value and meaning; like the 'colour' a composer uses in instructing performers on how to play a piece of music.</p>
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<p>Colour becomes an instrument of individual expression, both material and immaterial, a way to commit to the pieces of Jewels in Ferment a link between each story and a broader identification of that Mediterranean accent the culture of wine and our territories".</p>
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<p>Exhibiting artists:</p>
<p>Silvia Beccaria, Sabina Bernardelli, Maura Biamonti, Patrizia Bonati, Isabelle Busnel, Alina Carp, Luisa Chiandotto, Bartosz Chmielewski, Patricia Cruz, Katarina Cudic, Giuseppina Dallanoce, Corrado De Meo, Clara Del Papa, E-vasiva, Nicoletta Frigerio, Gaspare Gaeta, Francesca Gazzi, Eleonora Ghilardi, Lucilla Giovanninetti, Akis Goumas, Alexandra Kusch, EunMi Kwon, Carmela Lacerenza, Camera Creativa, Chiara Lucato, Elvio Lunian, Paola Mirai, Alessia Mocavero, Olivia Monti Arduini, Laura Munteanu, Viktoria Münzker, Margareta Niel, Tania Palazzi, Liana Pattihis, Marco Picciali, Hester Popma van de Kolk, Gianni Riva, Maddalena Rocco, Kika Rufino, Marissa Racht Ryan, Vicky Saragouda, Sergio and Stefano Spivach, Simonetta Starrabba, Claudia Steiner, Violaine Ulmer, Silvia Valenti, Amalia Vermell, Laura Visentin, Babette Von Dohnanyi, Ching Chi Wu, Caterina Zanca.</p>
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<p>Exhibition venues:</p>
<p>4-22 May 2014 Torre Fornello, Ziano Piacentino, Italy</p>
<p>10-22 July 2014 Rocca Sforzesca, Dozza, Bologna, Italy</p>
<p>5-16 August 2014 Galleria Il Rivellino, Locarno, Switzerland</p>
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<p>For more information <a href="http://www.gioiellinfermento.com" target="_blank">www.gioiellinfermento.com</a> and <a href="http://www.klimt02.net" target="_blank">www.klimt02.net</a></p>
<p>Text and images credit © Jewels in Ferment 2014 </p>
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Milan Design Week 2014
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2014-04-28T07:30:00.000Z
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/92164681">Milan 2014: Day 1 Highlights</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/artsthread">ARTS THREAD</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p>Designersblock exhibition at San Gregorio Docet, part of Milan Design Week 2014. Here is a <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/92164681" target="_blank">video</a> showing few of the exhibitors.</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/92164681">Milan 2014: Day 1 Highlights</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/artsthread">ARTS THREAD</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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<p>Designersblock exhibition at San Gregorio Docet, part of Milan Design Week 2014. Here is a <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/92164681" target="_blank">video</a> showing few of the exhibitors.</p>
United Visual Artists: Momentum
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-02-20:2104389:BlogPost:458080
2014-02-20T07:30:00.000Z
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<p>A sequence of light, sound and movement on show at Barbican.<strong> </strong>This exhibition is on till June 2014.…</p>
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<p>A sequence of light, sound and movement on show at Barbican.<strong> </strong>This exhibition is on till June 2014.</p>
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Discover Craft
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-02-09:2104389:BlogPost:456200
2014-02-09T11:29:06.000Z
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<p><a href="http://www.heals.co.uk/pcat/discovercraft" target="_blank">Heal's Modern Craft Market</a> is an in-store exhibition that highlights the hand-crafted qualities and carefully applied processes that go into the work of the UK's best contemporary craft makers.…</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.heals.co.uk/pcat/discovercraft" target="_blank">Heal's Modern Craft Market</a> is an in-store exhibition that highlights the hand-crafted qualities and carefully applied processes that go into the work of the UK's best contemporary craft makers.</p>
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Bursts of Colour
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2013-10-28T20:36:45.000Z
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<p>This has nothing to do with craft and design but then again who is the best craftsman of all other than nature? It is a pure pleasure for the eyes and the soul watching the autumn colours at…</p>
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<p>This has nothing to do with craft and design but then again who is the best craftsman of all other than nature? It is a pure pleasure for the eyes and the soul watching the autumn colours at <a href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt" target="_blank">The Westonbirt Arboretum</a>. So here it is " season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…".</p>
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About brooches
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-10-09:2104389:BlogPost:438384
2013-10-09T07:56:40.000Z
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<p>There are currently two jewellery exhibitions in Verona, Italy both organised by the Associazione Nurò. "Brooching Verona" curated by the <a href="http://www.associazionenur%C3%B2.it" target="_blank">Associazione Nurò</a> is part of the annual Verona Art Fair and is on from 8-20 October.…</p>
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<p>There are currently two jewellery exhibitions in Verona, Italy both organised by the Associazione Nurò. "Brooching Verona" curated by the <a href="http://www.associazionenur%C3%B2.it" target="_blank">Associazione Nurò</a> is part of the annual Verona Art Fair and is on from 8-20 October.</p>
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<p>"Enchanted Dialogues: Brooches in Tribute of Verona" is the other exhibition in collaboration with Verona's Cathedral and curated by Nunzia De Feo.</p>
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London Design Festival 2013 - Highlights
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2013-09-25T08:05:06.000Z
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<p><a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com" target="_blank">The London Design Festival 2013</a> came to an end on Sunday 22nd September. This a small selection of what I saw running between shows and attending my own. I was hugely impressed by this striking installation made for…</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com" target="_blank">The London Design Festival 2013</a> came to an end on Sunday 22nd September. This a small selection of what I saw running between shows and attending my own. I was hugely impressed by this striking installation made for <a href="http://www.establishedandsons.com" target="_blank">Established and Sons</a> by designer <a href="http://www.fayetoogood.com" target="_blank">Faye Toogood</a>. The Conductor.</p>
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<p>Beautiful handmade ceramics by Myung Nam An at this colourful place that is <a href="http://www.squintlimited.com" target="_blank">Squint Limited</a>.</p>
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<p>These were the signs to look for at the entrance of every LDF13 exhibition. It's bye bye for another year.</p>
London Design Festival 2013
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2013-09-20T22:00:00.000Z
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857944?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857944?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Endless Stair, a striking sculpture composed of 15 Escher-like interlocking staircases made from American tulipwood cross-laminated timber, is the Landmark Project for London Design Festival 2013. Hosted by Tate Modern.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398859009?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398859009?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
<p>Vertical light…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857944?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857944?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-center" width="750"></a>Endless Stair, a striking sculpture composed of 15 Escher-like interlocking staircases made from American tulipwood cross-laminated timber, is the Landmark Project for London Design Festival 2013. Hosted by Tate Modern.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398859009?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398859009?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-center" width="750"></a></p>
<p>Vertical light installation 28.280 Omer Arbel for Bocci at the V&A</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398860459?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398860459?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" class="align-center" width="750"></a></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">It's this time of the year again: <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com" target="_blank">The London Design Festival</a>. An eclectic array of events all around London to celebrate all things... design. From the V&A to Tate Modern and from the Southbank Centre to Truman Brewery, exhibitions, design fairs and design installations fill the hectic calendar of The London Design Festival. I am one of the exhibitors @ <a href="http://www.verydesignersblock.com" target="_blank">Designersblock</a> at The Southbank Centre again this year along with other talented designers and artists. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://benchpeg.com/news/events/designersblock-southbank-centre-london/" target="_blank">Designersblock as part of LDF2013</a></span></p>
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Block Party: Contemporary Craft inspired by the art of the tailor
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-08-19:2104389:BlogPost:429788
2013-08-19T08:35:07.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>Looking beyond the garment, Block Party showcases work by international and UK artists and makers who have embraced the interdisciplinary nature of this skill, applying the aesthetics and techniques of pattern cutting to their practice in innovative and unexpected ways.…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850812?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850812?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
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<p>Looking beyond the garment, Block Party showcases work by international and UK artists and makers who have embraced the interdisciplinary nature of this skill, applying the aesthetics and techniques of pattern cutting to their practice in innovative and unexpected ways.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850812?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850812?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398851955?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398851955?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p>"Embodying Ethics" Hunter Jacket by Rohan Chhabra</p>
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<p>"Girl on Flying Machine" Yinka Shonibare</p>
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<p>Pattern cutting as storytelling, pattern cutting embraces the future and pattern cutting: motif and manipulation are the areas that this exhibition explores.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853987?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853987?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p>"Leg" Tia-Calli Borlase</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398854647?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398854647?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p>"Evolving Textiles: Digitally Manufactured Glove" Philip Delamore</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857264?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857264?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><em>Source:</em> <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank">Crafts Council</a></p>
Veneration Bell by Adam Buick
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-08-13:2104389:BlogPost:429074
2013-08-13T09:30:00.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850449?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850449?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600"></img></a> Adam Buick artist currently showing @ <a href="http://www.jerwoodvisualarts.org/jerwood-makers-open-2013-artist-announced" target="_blank">Jerwood Makers Open</a> reveals the making of Veneration Bell in this beautiful video …</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850449?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850449?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600"></a>Adam Buick artist currently showing @ <a href="http://www.jerwoodvisualarts.org/jerwood-makers-open-2013-artist-announced" target="_blank">Jerwood Makers Open</a> reveals the making of Veneration Bell in this beautiful video <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/71960634" target="_blank">www.vimeo.com/71960634</a></p>
Benchmark - An Exhibition of Contemporary Jewellery Design
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-06-14:2104389:BlogPost:420635
2013-06-14T19:22:42.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>To celebrate <a href="http://www.jewelleryweek.com" target="_blank">Jewellery Week</a> 2013 and the <a href="http://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org" target="_blank">London Festival of Architecture</a> and to showcase incredible work made by UK designers today, <a href="http://www.craftcentral.org.uk" target="_blank">Craft Central</a> presents Benchmark - a selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery design.…</p>
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<p>To celebrate <a href="http://www.jewelleryweek.com" target="_blank">Jewellery Week</a> 2013 and the <a href="http://www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org" target="_blank">London Festival of Architecture</a> and to showcase incredible work made by UK designers today, <a href="http://www.craftcentral.org.uk" target="_blank">Craft Central</a> presents Benchmark - a selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery design.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398868692?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398868692?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p>Benchmark will explore the making processes, sculptural forms, innovative materials and narrative elements that contribute to the making of cutting-edge jewellery that remains highly wearable. Bold and dramatic, astonishingly intricate, exceptionally skilful... see jewellery in a new light.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398869826?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398869826?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p>Wearable artworks by Andrea Kamasova, Day C, De Anna Kiernan, Farrah Al-Dujaili, Heather McDermott, Jane Gowans, Julia Parry-Jones, Karen Fox, Lauren Taylor, Lynne MacLachlan, Naomi McIntosh, Neil Marlow, Rhiannon Palmer, Sarah Herriot, Sophie Stamp, Vicky Saragouda and photography by Juliet Sheath.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398869871?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398869871?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398872420?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398872420?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><em>Source: Craft Central</em></p>
<p><em>All photographs © Alex Witt</em></p>
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<p><em><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398873336?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398873336?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></em></p>
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The Tool at Hand - Exhibition
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-06-04:2104389:BlogPost:418501
2013-06-04T20:13:37.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>In 2011 Chipstone Foundation invited fifteen artists from the US and the UK to break from their usual practice and make a work of art with one tool only. The exhibition presents these works together with short videos produced by each artist.</p>
<p><a href="http://toolathand.org" target="_blank">The Tool at Hand</a> is a touring exhibition coming up at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland. Artists include David Clarke, Helen Carnac, Michael…</p>
<p>In 2011 Chipstone Foundation invited fifteen artists from the US and the UK to break from their usual practice and make a work of art with one tool only. The exhibition presents these works together with short videos produced by each artist.</p>
<p><a href="http://toolathand.org" target="_blank">The Tool at Hand</a> is a touring exhibition coming up at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland. Artists include David Clarke, Helen Carnac, Michael Eden, Ndidi Ekubia, Liz Collins, Chad Curtis, Joy Garnett, Lisa Gralnick, Tavs Jorgensen, Mark Lindquist, Beth Lipman, Gord Peteran, John Prown, Caroline Slotte and Hongtao Zhoo.</p>
Contemporary Jewellery @ COLLECT 2013
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-05-15:2104389:BlogPost:415404
2013-05-15T21:54:15.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>This is the main reason of my visit at this year's <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">Collect</a>. Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmithing at its best. Here are a few photos. </p>
<p><em>Mi-Ah Rodiger statement headpiece at Galerie Rob Koudijs</em></p>
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<p><em>Koi bracelets by David Bielander at Galerie Rob…</em></p>
<p>This is the main reason of my visit at this year's <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">Collect</a>. Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmithing at its best. Here are a few photos. </p>
<p><em>Mi-Ah Rodiger statement headpiece at Galerie Rob Koudijs</em></p>
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<p><em>Koi bracelets by David Bielander at Galerie Rob Koudijs</em></p>
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<p><em>Sam-Tho Duong and Sigurd Bronger at RA Gallery</em></p>
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<p><em>Ted Noten at Galerie Rob Koudijs</em></p>
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<p><em>Theresa Nguyen for the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.</em></p>
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COLLECT 2013
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-05-14:2104389:BlogPost:415562
2013-05-14T17:50:55.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>Organised by the Crafts Council, <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">Collect</a>: The International Art Fair of Contemporary Objects celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. International galleries and eleven Project Space artists have exhibited under one roof, at <a href="http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk" target="_blank">The Saatchi Gallery</a> in London.…<br></br></p>
<p>Organised by the Crafts Council, <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">Collect</a>: The International Art Fair of Contemporary Objects celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. International galleries and eleven Project Space artists have exhibited under one roof, at <a href="http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk" target="_blank">The Saatchi Gallery</a> in London.<br><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876010?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876010?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p>A series of artists and curators talks and events were scheduled throughout the four days of the Art Fair. I attended the talk launched in memory of writer and curator Amanda Fielding: Lives in Craft and the booth talk @ <a href="http://www.galerie-ra.nl/en" target="_blank">Galerie RA</a> with Noon Passama.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876995?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876995?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p><em>Matthew Chambers at Contemporary Applied Arts</em></p>
<p>Superb craftsmanship has been shown in all crafts from ceramics, glasswork, basketry, 3D printing to jewellery and silversmithing. Here are a few photos of ceramics that I was particularly impressed with and Daniel Widrig's suspended succession of 3D printed objects at The Project Space.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398877961?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398877961?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a><em>Merete Rasmussen</em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398880114?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398880114?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a>Heidi Bjorgan at the Norwegian Gallery Kunst1</em></p>
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<p><em><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398881036?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398881036?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a>Agneta Spangberg</em></p>
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Awaiting for COLLECT 2013
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-04-19:2104389:BlogPost:409699
2013-04-19T10:34:03.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861678?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861678?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">COLLECT</a> is one of the leading art fairs taking place at the <a href="http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk" target="_blank">Saatchi Gallery</a>. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, COLLECT will bring together the world's finest galleries. As every year there are talks organised…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861678?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861678?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect" target="_blank">COLLECT</a> is one of the leading art fairs taking place at the <a href="http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk" target="_blank">Saatchi Gallery</a>. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, COLLECT will bring together the world's finest galleries. As every year there are talks organised throughout this event. Here I selected a few:</p>
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<p><strong>David Clarke Booth talk on May 11th @ Gallery S O stand</strong></p>
<p>David Clarke will give a talk on the Gallery S O stand to discuss his latest work</p>
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<p><strong>Vicki Ambery-Smith talk on May 13th @ CAA stand</strong></p>
<p>Looking closely at one of her 'city' rings based on Oxford, Vicki Ambery-Smith will show the thought process of the design from photographs of famous landmark buildings in Oxford to the finished article. She will explain why some buildings are more suitable than others.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398862085?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398862085?profile=original" width="490" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><strong>Anna Barlow talk on May 13th @ Bicha Gallery stand</strong></p>
<p>Anna Barlow brings together clay, porcelain, bone china and glaze to create trompe l' oiel sculptures of ice creams and desserts! She will talk about her fascination for creating these delicacies out of ceramic materials, her variety of techniques and inspiration.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861988?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398861988?profile=original" width="490" class="align-center"></a></p>
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<p><strong>Noon Passama talk on May 10th @ Galerie Ra stand</strong></p>
<p>Adorn & Portray Publication presents various inspiring people's perspectives on jewellery and its roles in different contexts. Likewise, it portrays jewellery relations with people from professional to individual standings.</p>
<p><em>All events and photos © Crafts Council</em></p>
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A Modern Craft
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-03-17:2104389:BlogPost:403430
2013-03-17T21:50:22.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/VickySaragouda
<p>Virtual Insanity - Virtual Expression is an exhibition, taking place at <a href="http://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/exhibitions" target="_blank">The Goldsmiths' Centre</a> looking at the role of modern technologies in jewellery. Using new technology RCA students of Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery present their experimentations under Silvia Weidenbach's guidance. All work for this exhibition was created by employing haptic arm and 3D printing. I saw Weidenbach's…</p>
<p>Virtual Insanity - Virtual Expression is an exhibition, taking place at <a href="http://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/exhibitions" target="_blank">The Goldsmiths' Centre</a> looking at the role of modern technologies in jewellery. Using new technology RCA students of Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery present their experimentations under Silvia Weidenbach's guidance. All work for this exhibition was created by employing haptic arm and 3D printing. I saw Weidenbach's exquisite and detailed work last year at <a href="http://www.jerwoodvisualarts.org" target="_blank">Jerwood Makers Open 2012</a>.</p>
<p>My favourite from the students' jewellery was Sofia Winberg's necklace because of the quality of the product but mainly because behind that there is a thoughtful and thorough research.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857250?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398857250?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p>The Goldsmiths' Centre organised also a talk for this exhibition, 'Behind the Curtain' event where speakers included Weidenbach, a few of the students and rapid prototyping technicians explaining the implementation of the haptic arm in jewellery design and making. At the end of the talk there was a demonstration and the opportunity for visitors to try using the haptic arm. It feels so different from sketching on paper and even from illustrating designs using Adobe Illustrator but apparently this is the future of contemporary jewellery. Jewellery design and jewellery making in a virtual reality.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398858029?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398858029?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
The Art of Repairing
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-03-05:2104389:BlogPost:400144
2013-03-05T22:28:40.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p>Redesigning, remaking and recycling are all values that formulate the creative process of up cycling. "Fix, Fix, Fix is an exploration of the art of self-effacement. It includes curated objects, made outside of an art context by self-taught and professional repairers, alongside commissioned works by artists who have been asked to respond to the exhibition theme". Exhibiting artists include Arlington Conservation, David Clarke, Leo Fitzmaurice, Fixperts, Alice Kettle, Laura McGrath, Jasleen…</p>
<p>Redesigning, remaking and recycling are all values that formulate the creative process of up cycling. "Fix, Fix, Fix is an exploration of the art of self-effacement. It includes curated objects, made outside of an art context by self-taught and professional repairers, alongside commissioned works by artists who have been asked to respond to the exhibition theme". Exhibiting artists include Arlington Conservation, David Clarke, Leo Fitzmaurice, Fixperts, Alice Kettle, Laura McGrath, Jasleen Kaur, Park View Motors, Gord Peteran, Steven Probert, Roland Roos, Bernhard Schobinger, Hans Stofer, Lisa Walker and Max Warren.</p>
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<p>Fix, Fix, Fix is at <a href="http://www.galleryso.com" target="_blank">Gallery S O</a> London, 14 Feb - 24 March </p>
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Formafantasma @ Gallery Libby Sellers
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-02-17:2104389:BlogPost:396188
2013-02-17T23:22:20.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853448?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853448?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853807?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853807?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Design extraordinaire and pure craftsmanship is on show at <a href="http://www.libbysellers.com" target="_blank">Gallery Libby Sellers</a> in London. Eindhoven-based designers…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853448?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853448?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853807?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398853807?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a>Design extraordinaire and pure craftsmanship is on show at <a href="http://www.libbysellers.com" target="_blank">Gallery Libby Sellers</a> in London. Eindhoven-based designers <a href="http://www.formafantasma.com" target="_blank">Formafantasma</a> exhibit four bodies of their work: Craftica, Botanica, Colony and Moulding Tradition. In their Craftica collection they pay "homage to leather". Working with discarded off-cuts and discarded skins from the food industry they investigate the diversity and origins of leather through a collection of beautifully handcrafted lights, stools and vessels. In Formafantasma's Moulding Tradition "there is a series of stripped down ceramic vessels that have been informed by the ongoing Sicilian ceramic tradition of "teste di moro", copies of the 17th century vases from the Caltagirone region of Sicily that portray a grotesque Moorish face".</p>
<p>Above all in their work there is superb design, attention to detail and fine time-honoured techniques.</p>
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Light Seeping Through Windows _ Barbara Christie @ CAA
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-01-26:2104389:BlogPost:391293
2013-01-26T23:15:56.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p>A retrospective of work of one of the greatest contemporary British Jewellers showing currently at <a href="http://www.caa.org.uk" target="_blank">Contemporary Applied Arts</a><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850802?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850802?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a></strong> in London. <a href="http://www.barbarachristie.com" target="_blank">Christie's</a> work is an excellent example of narrative jewellery. It's all about telling the story...…</p>
<p>A retrospective of work of one of the greatest contemporary British Jewellers showing currently at <a href="http://www.caa.org.uk" target="_blank">Contemporary Applied Arts</a><strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850802?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398850802?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></strong> in London. <a href="http://www.barbarachristie.com" target="_blank">Christie's</a> work is an excellent example of narrative jewellery. It's all about telling the story... This exhibition is a celebration of a truly inspirational artist.</p>
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Zoe Arnold @ "Beautiful Objects"
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-01-08:2104389:BlogPost:387292
2013-01-08T00:09:41.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p><em>Emotions Brooch Green, 2009 by Zoe Arnold</em></p>
<p><em>Oxidised silver, 18ct gold, Picture Jasper, diamonds, antique marble cameo, mother of pearl, dyed agate, steel pin.</em></p>
<p><em>Opinion No.1, 2010</em></p>
<p><em>Antique wooden frame, antique prints, pearls red thread, oxidised silver…</em></p>
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<p><em>Emotions Brooch Green, 2009 by Zoe Arnold</em></p>
<p><em>Oxidised silver, 18ct gold, Picture Jasper, diamonds, antique marble cameo, mother of pearl, dyed agate, steel pin.</em></p>
<p><em>Opinion No.1, 2010</em></p>
<p><em>Antique wooden frame, antique prints, pearls red thread, oxidised silver</em></p>
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"Beautiful Objects" @ The Aram Gallery
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-01-08:2104389:BlogPost:387199
2013-01-08T00:03:01.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p>A few more photos from the new jewellery exhibition at <a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org" target="_blank">The Aram Gallery</a> in London.</p>
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<p><em>Wearing my Mother's Pearls, 2012 by Caroline Broadhead</em></p>
<p><em>Glass beads</em></p>
<p><em>Pearls, Mexican Beaded Bracelet…</em></p>
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<p>A few more photos from the new jewellery exhibition at <a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org" target="_blank">The Aram Gallery</a> in London.</p>
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<p><em>Wearing my Mother's Pearls, 2012 by Caroline Broadhead</em></p>
<p><em>Glass beads</em></p>
<p><em>Pearls, Mexican Beaded Bracelet</em></p>
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"Beautiful Objects" @ The Aram Gallery
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-01-06:2104389:BlogPost:387115
2013-01-06T23:02:29.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p>We have been spoilt lately in London by outstanding exhibitions focusing on contemporary jewellery. The two major exhibitions currently are <a href="http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions" target="_blank">"Unexpected Pleasures"</a> @ the Design Museum and <a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org/now" target="_blank">"Beautiful Objects"</a> @ The Aram Gallery. I particularly like the latter as we've been offered as visitors an insight of the methodology and approach…</p>
<p>We have been spoilt lately in London by outstanding exhibitions focusing on contemporary jewellery. The two major exhibitions currently are <a href="http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions" target="_blank">"Unexpected Pleasures"</a> @ the Design Museum and <a href="http://www.thearamgallery.org/now" target="_blank">"Beautiful Objects"</a> @ The Aram Gallery. I particularly like the latter as we've been offered as visitors an insight of the methodology and approach to design by each exhibitor. There is next to each exhibit an object, a photo or something, which was related to making of the piece and a short questionnaire for each artist.</p>
<p>It is an inspiring exhibition showing "beautiful, thought provoking objects" and it is still on till January 12th.<strong><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876050?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398876050?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-center"></a></strong></p>
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<p><em>Pin Cushion, 2006-12 by Hans Stofer</em></p>
<p><em>Ceramic, stainless steel pins, thread, rubber, silicon</em></p>
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Unexpected Pleasures: The Art and Design of Contemporary Jewellery
tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2012-12-09:2104389:BlogPost:383575
2012-12-09T16:43:53.000Z
Vicky Saragouda
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<p>A celebration of contemporary jewellery is currently on offer at the Design Museum, London. Unexpected Pleasures presents the different ways contemporary jewellers employ to perceive jewellery and how the end product becomes a relationship between maker and the wearer. The exhibition is divided in three sections: Worn Out, Linking Links and A Fine Line, each one exploring meaning, nature and expression of contemporary jewellery.…</p>
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<p>A celebration of contemporary jewellery is currently on offer at the Design Museum, London. Unexpected Pleasures presents the different ways contemporary jewellers employ to perceive jewellery and how the end product becomes a relationship between maker and the wearer. The exhibition is divided in three sections: Worn Out, Linking Links and A Fine Line, each one exploring meaning, nature and expression of contemporary jewellery.</p>
<p><a href="http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2012/unexpected-pleasures">http://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/2012/unexpected-pleasures</a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398858118?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/398858118?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"></a></p>