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Albert Hall Central Museum Jaipur India

On a recent visit to architectually impressive Albert Hall I took note of an information board at the entrance to the collections. There was much debate as to the use of this building and eventually it was designated a museum. In 1883 Dr Thomas Holbein Hedley mounted an exhibtion at Albert Hall of regional crafts. 'To promote preserve and inspire artisans thereby protecting preserving and reviving skills and providing greater employment for artisans.' As I wandered the corridors full of objects… Continue

Added by Sandra Bowkett on November 26, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

New Zealand represents half the world

The American Craft Council has just finished its Creating a New Craft Culture, which included 'over 315 attendees from cities throughout the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and England.' Two questions. First, is craft an Anglo thing? Second, which New Zealander represented our half of the world? Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on November 1, 2009 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment

Public Mural on Rented Ghetto Wall

Well, it might not be craft strictly, as an object in itself, but it is certainly a form of applied art. And it's definitely something in our South. Chilean artist Claudio Torres has developed a wonderful project in a ghetto of

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Added by Kevin Murray on November 1, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Fashion photos from Guatemala

You'll notice that a new member from Guatemala has posted some images of his fashion designs. Do they exploit women? I have asked him to explain these images so we can be better judges of that. Let's wait to see what he says. Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on October 24, 2009 at 1:10pm — 2 Comments

Full Time Crafters

Ok, so I want to turn my craft into a full time job, but I have one big concern. What do you do about getting medical insurance/short term health/dental insurance? Is there a way to get group rates when you are on your own? Join a guild or something? I do relief carvings for things like headboards for beds, mantles,… Continue

Added by Pat Jewett on October 19, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Adventures among the Bat People

Cheryl Adam has posted a riveting story about her recent experience on return to the Philippines. It's an extraordinary read. I think it conveys some of the intensity involved in these kinds of craft collaborations. It stands as a warning for those… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on October 16, 2009 at 6:26pm — No Comments

Suno - from Kenya to New York

Last year, a fashion house opened in New York that featured Kenyan textiles called kangas. The design and development occurs in New York… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on September 20, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Revivalist or renegade?

A new question from Journal of Modern Craft. This seems an important thread connecting the history of craft with what's happening today.

The new issue of Journal of M… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on September 6, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Cadeira Multidão / Multitude Chair / Silla Multitud | Fernando and Humberto Campana

Cadeira Multidão. Confeccionada a partir de bonecas produzidas pelo Projeto Brinquedos do Agreste Paraibano, em Riacho Fundo, zona rural de Esperança, na Paraíba, numa edição limitada, assinada e numerada de 35 peças, as cadeiras estão sendo comercializadas em Galerias de Arte internacionais. ---------------------------------------- ---- In 2003, Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana, famous in the world of contemporar… Continue

Added by Bárbara Palomino on August 20, 2009 at 4:23pm — 4 Comments

I MAKE STUFF: the beta edition

Co editors Rebecca Jobson and Ramona Barry asked 29 makers around the world why they make stuff. Ceramicists, jewelers, painters, graffiti artists,toymakers,musicians, textile designers, sculptors, bootmakers, and illustrators all give new insight into their practice, their… Continue

Added by Ramona Barry on August 4, 2009 at 10:52pm — 4 Comments

Journal of Modern Craft - new website

Academic research can be an important resource for those of us engaged in craft writing and curating. In not only informs what we do, but it also assists with the broader craft ecology, supporting… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on July 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Interested in going to South Korea for the Craft Biennale?

The Korean Craft Biennale have contacted Craft Talk to see if anyone would be interested to give a presentation or demonstrate their work at this year's event. They can cover meals and accommodation, but you'll have to organise the travel fare yourself. Let me know if you are interested. It seems like a good opportunity and it would be great to have someone there to report on what is happening. Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on June 9, 2009 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Craft como palabra

Saludos a todos! Finalmente logro darme un tiempo para contribuir, desde este rincón del mundo, en Craft Talk. Hace un tiempo atrás Kevin Murray me sugirió poner en discusión en esta plataforma el uso y significado de la palabra 'craft', lo que ésta significa y el lugar que ocupa en el contexto latinoamericano, principalmente en el chileno. Pues bien, creo que ésta será una primera intervención al respecto: No existe un concepto tan amplio como 'Craft' en nuestro contexto. Por lo general, se vin… Continue

Added by Bárbara Palomino on June 5, 2009 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

It's Venice time again

At this moment, there are two stories rubbing up against each other in an uncomfortable fashion. First, there's the biennial visual arts exhibition at the Australian pavilion in Venice,… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on June 4, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Pablo Fanque

Looks like the jewellery outlet 'Pablo Fanque - modern accoutrement by artisans' is closely its Sydney store. It seems to have lasted less than a year? What is it about Sydney that causes these outlets to come and go so quickly? Do they misjudge the market, or is it simply more fickle? How do other outlets, like Metallab, avoid this problem? Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on May 22, 2009 at 1:38pm — 3 Comments

Is there a craft perspective on the big issues of today?

As someone remembered Albert Einstein saying, 'In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.' The global financial crisis brings to a head dramatic new changes of thinking: • Pol… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on May 14, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Piracy on the high web

It seems that there are Facebook pirates that enjoy taking over group sites. Their latest victim is the Australia Council group. This piracy demonstrates a problem with Facebook. It is much used because it is globally interc… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on April 21, 2009 at 10:21am — No Comments

Fancy a trip to East Timor?

The East Timor Women's Association are organising another of their weaving tours to the island. You can find out more details here. There's two places left for artists or weavers and they leave mid-July. They travel to the Lou Tem in the south-east, which is a stronghold for traditional tais weaving. Apparently from the local mountain you can see the lights of Darwin. It could be quite an experience. Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on March 29, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins on craft as our brown bread

New Zealand writer Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins recently gave an address at a craft event in New Zealand. Here are some excerpts for your wholesome consideration: Words have specific meanings and if at times those meanings tr… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on March 13, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Craft for Obama's new deal

The American Craft Council have just honed the content of their October conference to reflect the financial crisis rolling through the states. Creating a New Craft Culture will focus on the question 'How can the core values… Continue

Added by Kevin Murray on March 8, 2009 at 9:50pm — No Comments

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