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In the early 20th century, Detroit was a city in motion. …
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I was invited to visit the Bayou Bend Collection and …
MoCA/NY is committed to unearthing ceramic cultural heritage sites to reveal their history, cultural significance, and geological clay characteristics, as well as to elevate the narratives of the artisans who established the region’s reputation and its influence on artists living…
Japan is renowned for its traditional pottery regions, with
The vast and extensive clay quarries in the Westerwald region represent the largest connected deposits in Europe.
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En Iwamura, a ceramic artist currently residing in Shigaraki, shares his experience working in the cultural…
Hitomi Shibata, a ceramic artist and author of the book Wild Clay, shares a personal essay about her time living, working, and making art in Shigaraki. This essay is part of our three-part feature on the cultural heritage site…
MoCA/NY asked three Japanese ceramic artists and academics to collaborate on our feature exploring the traditions, culture, and history of the significant cultural heritage site Shigaraki in Japan. Stay tuned for Hitomi Shibata's personal essay about her time working and…
See below the video for a short essay written by Rashi Jain, which delves into the rich history and significance of this artistic haven while exploring the challenges the Mumbai Potters community faces amidst the city's ongoing redevelopment.
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