Craft
Hand, material, time
Decoding the Past: How Technology is Transforming Art Conservation
Hidden images in John Singer Sargent’s work and digital reconstructions of ancient artifacts highlight the evolving synergy between art and technology in conserving cultural heritage.
Material Futures: Sustainable Craftsmanship in a Changing World
Across Africa, artisans are leveraging new materials and methods to redefine sustainable craftsmanship, blending tradition with innovation to meet the demands of a more discerning and eco-conscious audience.
The Renaissance of Craft in Contemporary Design
Craftsmanship is no longer a relic of heritage; contemporary designers are weaving traditional techniques into modern design narratives.
Pieced Histories: Contemporary Quilting as a Cultural Canvas
Black artists are reshaping quilting, intertwining fabric, identity, and heritage into layered narratives that confront history and affirm community.
Digital Looms: Kristian V.K. Falden Weaves AI into Textiles
Kristian V.K. Falden’s textile practice merges AI-generated imagery with traditional weaving techniques, creating new dialogues between craft, technology and artistry.
Crafting Continuity: Traditional Techniques in Contemporary Design
Designers merge heritage craft methods with modern aesthetics, fostering cultural preservation and sustainability amid mass production.
Traditional Crafts and Contemporary Design: A Sustainable Convergence
From hand-dyed fabrics to carved wood furniture, traditional craftsmanship informs modern design with sustainable practices, bridging heritage and innovation.
Code and Nostalgia: The Material Memory of Kuba Święcicki
By repurposing VHS tape and cassette recordings, Kuba Święcicki transforms obsolete materials into contemporary dialogues on memory and obsolescence.
Binding Memory: Ruth Borgenicht’s Ceramic Chainmail
Ruth Borgenicht’s ceramic chainmail sculptures transform an industrial form into an intimate medium, examining connections and memory through materiality.
Crafting Community: The Essential Role of Connection in Contemporary Craft
At Toast in New York, makers and curators explore how collective action and collaboration sustain the craft sector amid shifting economies and aesthetics.
Craftsmanship Reimagined: Tradition Meets Technology
As technology challenges the boundaries of craft, the integration of digital tools with traditional techniques raises new questions about value, skill, and authenticity.
The Revival of Craftsmanship in Contemporary Design
As consumers increasingly seek authenticity and uniqueness, a growing number of designers are reinvigorating artisanal techniques in furniture, lighting, and packaging.
Reviving Native Ingredients in Australian Cuisine
A new wave of Australian chefs and farmers are embracing native ingredients, blending sustainability with a reconnection to the continent's ecological and cultural heritage.
Forged in Steel: The Tools That Shaped American Jewelry
A collection of over a million tools at Potter USA reveals the technical and cultural evolution of American jewelry-making, from Art Deco brooches to military insignia.