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AVANT CRAFT JOURNAL

Stories of material, practice and design

.Avant Craft Journal explores contemporary Italian craft through artist interviews, visual narratives and editorial guides. From studio practices and exhibition reflections to ceramics, material culture and collecting, the Journal follows the ideas, gestures and places that give objects their meaning.

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British ceramic artist Kate Malone sketching among plants and natural forms in her Kent garden.

British ceramic artist Kate Malone sketching among plants and natural forms in her Kent garden.

Kate Malone. Optimism in Clay: Nature, Growth and Transformation

British ceramic artist Kate Malone reflects on nature, crystalline glazes and the transformative force of clay, exploring optimism, control and unpredictability, the evolution of the Pumpkin, relationships with collectors and her work with FiredUp4.

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026: Contemporary Art, Craft and Collectible Design

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026: Contemporary Art, Craft and Collectible Design

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026: Contemporary Art, Craft and Collectible Design

A visual journey through the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026, exploring contemporary art, craft, ceramics and collectible design through the theme of Interconnectedness.

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Montelupo Fiorentino majolica plate with checkerboard design, Italian handmade ceramics Tuscany.

Montelupo Fiorentino majolica plate with checkerboard design, Italian handmade ceramics Tuscany.

Italian Handmade Ceramics: Materials, Techniques & Contemporary Practice

A reference guide to Italian handmade ceramics, exploring materials, techniques, and regional traditions shaping contemporary ceramic practice.

SHOP LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2026 EXHIBITION

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