[…] The model illustrates how systems change - how something must be phased out while new structures emerge. The materials used in the tables come from Thoravej 29's history, elements from the old system that now become a breeding ground for new ideas. At the table, we can concretely work on which practices we should […]
[…] together and stand together and have our hands in the materials, and hopefully influence and learn from each other.’ With the exhibition, they want to explore tradition, history and aesthetics based on gut skin as an artistic and cultural material. The intentions of the exhibition are manifold and paint a clear picture of a […]
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[…] Danish Marianne Nielsen's meticulously crafted leaves, showcased at the American gallery Hostler Burrows. Here we are reminded of both the beauty of the plant kingdom and the history of Danish ceramics, namely Fanny Garde and Effie Hegermann-Lindencrone's fascination with nature in their work for Bing & Grondahl in the early 20th century. In addition […]
[…] kind of replacement for craft artist. I think it's important to hold on to the concept of craft artist in order to continue the long tradition and history of our work. We must protect the professionalism that the title ‘craft artist’ carries with it. Also to maintain the diversity that is created by the […]
An international perspective If we take a look at history to compare the new Danish micro-factories with international concepts, one obvious precursor is Issey Miyake’s A-POC (A Piece of Cloth), launched in 1997. Originally, A-POC consisted of a ribbed fabric produced on a circular knitting machine with added seams or welds. The idea was […]
[…] – it has to be based on various forms of co-ownership. Are there things we can share instead owning them ourselves?’ Anders V. Munch, professor of design history and a representative in the Danish Arts Foundation’s Committee for Craft and Design, called for more knowledge and a better understanding of consumer culture: ‘Some things […]
[…] center, which promotes ceramics throughout China, and has studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dali and Jingdezhen. 458: An interview with Robert Harrison and Danielle O’Malley about the history and goals of the NCECA Green Task Force. The group works to educate and empower artists to engage in sustainability and environmental stewardship. 459: A panel […]
Plastic is practical. Plastic is a problem. Throughout history, there has also been a certain derogatory attitude towards plastic. Plastic - cheap rubbish. Or is it nature that is being talked about? In any case, there seems to be an opposition and a contradiction between plastic and nature. We have a very long tradition […]
Reinventing craft About the interplay of craft, design and other terms used to describe the field in Denmark. By Anders V. Munch, professor of design history, University of Southern Denmark in Kolding. Read
[…] not have good opportunities to establish education while Denmark ruled Norway - Norwegians were educated abroad and many in Denmark. For the same reason, there are also fundamental differences in Norwegian educational history, as it is young compared to the Danish. There is a very strong tradition of private education and a large geographical spread.