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New Directions in Jewellery II is a sourcebook of the most experimental jewellery design today, profiling the work of over 40 makers. Following the success of New Directions in Jewellery, this second volume showcases the latest developments in the field, and includes all new designers and illustrations.
December 2006, London
New Directions in Jewellery II
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New Directions in Jewellery II is a sourcebook of the most experimental jewellery design today, profiling the work of over 40 makers. Following the success of New Directions in Jewellery, this second volume showcases the latest developments in the field, and includes all new designers and illustrations.
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December 2006, London
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In response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. "By hand" features an international collection of artists and shows their work in photography and texts. From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys,(...)
By hand : the use of craft in contemporary art
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In response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. "By hand" features an international collection of artists and shows their work in photography and texts. From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's puppets to Evil Twin's hand-stitched publications, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft.
Crafts and Jewelry
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Hand + Made assesses the latest developments in the ever-increasing overlap between contemporary art and craft. Through the incorporation of performance, the artists featured in this volume have not only broadened the context and function of the handmade object itself, but also usefully blurred the distinctions between the genres of the performing and sculptural arts. (...)
Hand + made: The performative impulse in art and craft
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Hand + Made assesses the latest developments in the ever-increasing overlap between contemporary art and craft. Through the incorporation of performance, the artists featured in this volume have not only broadened the context and function of the handmade object itself, but also usefully blurred the distinctions between the genres of the performing and sculptural arts. The participating artists are B Team, Conrad Bakker, Nick Cave, Cat Chow, Sonya Clark, Gabriel Craig, Theaster Gates, Cynthia Giachetti, Ryan Gothrup, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Lauren Kalman, Christy Matson, James Melchert, Yuka Otani, Sheila Pepe, Michael Rea, Anne Wilson, Saya Woolfalk, and Bohyun Yoon.
Crafts and Jewelry
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Reflecting on what craft has come to mean in recent decades, artists, critics, curators, and scholars develop theories of craft in relation to art, chronicle how fine-art institutions understand and exhibit craft media, and offer accounts of activist crafting, or craftivism. Encompassing quilts, ceramics, letterpress books, wallpaper, and textiles, and moving from(...)
Extra / Ordinary: Craft and contemporary art
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Reflecting on what craft has come to mean in recent decades, artists, critics, curators, and scholars develop theories of craft in relation to art, chronicle how fine-art institutions understand and exhibit craft media, and offer accounts of activist crafting, or craftivism. Encompassing quilts, ceramics, letterpress books, wallpaper, and textiles, and moving from well-known museums to home workshops and political protests, Extra/Ordinary is an eclectic introduction to the “craft culture” referenced and celebrated by artists promoting new ways of thinking about the role of craft in contemporary art.
Crafts and Jewelry
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From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one of-a-kind puppets, today's art(...)
By hand: the use of craft in contemporary art
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From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one of-a-kind puppets, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft.
Crafts and Jewelry
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Ellen Lupton and colleague Inna Alesina bring their collective design experiences to this informative and fun volume. The book opens with case studies of the design process. Lively examples show how designers can interact with physical materials to jump-start the course of thinking and inventing and how they can involve real people and real environments to take a fresh(...)
Exploring materials: creative design for everyday objects
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Ellen Lupton and colleague Inna Alesina bring their collective design experiences to this informative and fun volume. The book opens with case studies of the design process. Lively examples show how designers can interact with physical materials to jump-start the course of thinking and inventing and how they can involve real people and real environments to take a fresh look at real problems. At the core of the book is a visual glossary of materials, organized both to inspire and inform. Everyday uses of each material are juxtaposed with experimental projects that reveal how designers from around the world have exploited materials in surprising and creative ways.
Crafts and Jewelry
Paper jewellery
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Whether it is folded, embroidered, braided, sewn, sponged, plisséed, punched, recycled, glued or painted with watercolor, paper can be turned into unexpected decorations and forms. 6 designers (Deep Design, Marco Ferreri, Giulio Iacchetti, Miriam Mirri, Marco Romanelli with Marta Laudani, and Paolo Ulian) have designed 6 paper jewels specially for the exhibition,(...)
Paper jewellery
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Whether it is folded, embroidered, braided, sewn, sponged, plisséed, punched, recycled, glued or painted with watercolor, paper can be turned into unexpected decorations and forms. 6 designers (Deep Design, Marco Ferreri, Giulio Iacchetti, Miriam Mirri, Marco Romanelli with Marta Laudani, and Paolo Ulian) have designed 6 paper jewels specially for the exhibition, which are available and 'ready to wear', made of special paper inside the catalogue.
Hair 'em scare 'em
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Hair'em Scare'em presents an exploration through the fascinating beauty and inventive possibilities of hair as a medium for artistic expression in contemporary art and design. The book documents this palpable trend into a visual sourcebook that presents a captivating collection of hairy works in graphic design, photography, illustration and art as well as interior design,(...)
Hair 'em scare 'em
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Hair'em Scare'em presents an exploration through the fascinating beauty and inventive possibilities of hair as a medium for artistic expression in contemporary art and design. The book documents this palpable trend into a visual sourcebook that presents a captivating collection of hairy works in graphic design, photography, illustration and art as well as interior design, fashion and jewelry design. The extraordinary works featured in this book are the best indication of trends in hair outside the mainstream.