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March 17th, 2008
american craft


last night i was reading around american craft and was stunned with the incredible stories they’ve added to the site lately. as i’m not as educated in the history of craft as i am design, i’m constantly soaking up the articles from american craft as a way to understand where the craft movement started and where it’s heading now. in addition to a fantastic piece on a recent show at the victoria and albert museum (where the pictures above and below come from), there’s a great story on how risd students (last image below) may be reflecting a new rise of the arts and crafts movement. it’s definitely a must read. click here to check out american craft online.

10 comments
Courtney Bartik said:
March 17th, 2008 - 9:25 am

Those sweaters are gorgeous!

Marianne said:
March 17th, 2008 - 11:23 am

Thank you for this article and links. How exciting to see the new trends with young designers in America.

clara french said:
March 17th, 2008 - 1:08 pm

I just got hooked on ‘Design Sponge’ Kate Malone’s ceramics are amazing, just the sheer scale of the forms alone, leaves this potter in awe! I was lucky enough to have Kate as a teacher while living in England. Great to revisit her work again!

tim said:
March 17th, 2008 - 4:19 pm

i think the article is about a show at the museum at risd, not risd students.

Hilary Pfeifer said:
March 17th, 2008 - 6:57 pm

I’m a regular d*s reader, but was really glad to see you write about this magazine today. I think it’s so important for designers and crafters to educate themselves about the history of craft. The newly revamped American Craft Magazine is doing a fantastic job of bridging the gaps between historical and contemporary work in this field, as well as trying to make sense of the places where craft and design overlap and inform one another.

ThePeachTree said:
March 17th, 2008 - 9:45 pm

I love the depth of your blog, Grace. Just when a question of genre pops into my head, you’ve already addressed it in gorgeous detail :)

grace said:
March 17th, 2008 - 10:34 pm

Thank you ;)

Grace

melissa lewis - off the wall said:
March 18th, 2008 - 12:04 am

Wow, thanks for introducing me to this magazine! That top pic is AMAZING! The detail…incredible.

pia said:
March 18th, 2008 - 5:36 am

great post! i love learning about what is going on in the states in the craft scene.

mouzine said:
July 2nd, 2008 - 11:44 am

it’s great i like what you’re doing, good luck

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