Bill Ismay
Bill Ismay, was the most important collector of studio pottery in the UK during the second half of the 20th century. His collection of over 3600 pots and the supporting archive of around 10,000 items is the cornerstone of the … Continued
The Oriental Connection
The final online exhibition of 2020 considers oriental aspects of studio ceramics collecting. The work covers the last 50 years and explores how ancient oriental processes continue to be used to this day. The exhibition begins in mid-November and will … Continued
Shigaraki Pottery: The origins of today’s wood-fired pottery
Shigaraki pottery generally refers to the wood-fired stoneware pottery made in the Shigaraki area around 45 kilometres south east of the city of Kyoto and is important for being one of the ‘Six Old Kilns’ of Japan. The town of … Continued