Ceramics Now Magazine – Issue nr. 1, Winter 2011-2012
The first printed issue of Ceramics Now Magazine will be published in November 2011, and will feature works and interviews with world-recognized ceramic artists. With more than thirty artists featured in the magazine, it will be one of the most complete and innovative ceramics magazines. Pre-order the first printed issue – Issue nr. 1, November 201 – $15Subscribe for one year to Ceramics Now Magazine (4 issues: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn) – $59+ The digital issue comes for free with any order. * Shipping costs are not included. **Contact us for orders of more than 5. We may have a discount for you. *** The print edition will be available at selected stores in USA and UK. Confirmed artists: Carole Epp, Carol Gouthro, Roxanne Jackson, Claire Muckian, Arthur Gonzalez, Cynthia Lahti, Shane Porter, Liza Riddle, Antonella Cimatti, Blaine Avery, John Shirley, Margrieta Jeltema, Connie Norman, Jim Kraft, Shamai Gibsh, Mark Goudy, Ian Shelly, Ian F. Thomas, Patrick Colhoun, Wim Borst, Chang Hyun Bang. Interviews with the exhibiting artists at the Overthrown: Clay Without Limits exhibition: Gwen F. Chanzit, Katie Caron and Martha Russo, John Roloff, Clare Twomey, Paul Sacaridiz, Linda Sormin, Del Harrow, Benjamin DeMott, Mia Mulvey. Interviews with Japanese artists – Keiko Gallery: Niisato Akio, Kawabata Kentaro, Takeuchi Kouzo, Hayashi Shigeki, Tanoue Shinya, Fujita Toshiaki, Murata Yoshihiko, Jorie Johnson, Takeda Asayo, Mariko Husain. Contact us for Advertising and creative solutions or Submissions Ceramics Now Magazine is an online contemporary ceramics magazine that features profiles, works and interviews with world-recognized ceramic artists. With thousands of High Quality works, many interviews with ceramic artists and special features, it is one of the most trusted contemporary ceramics magazines. If you would like to support our work to feature contemporary ceramics around the world, please make a small donation by clicking here. All proceeds made will go back into the Ceramics Now Magazine and will help us reach our goal. Want to find out more? Check out their website here. Just be prepared for a ton of gorgeous eye candy and great content. Make sure you have a coffee handy and some time.
From the press release: The Perez Brothers (www.perezbros.com) proudly present the modern ceramic art of Derik Van Beers in their artist profile film entitled, The Skulls of Derik Van Beers.Derik Van Beers’ Website: http://www.derikvanbeers.com/Working exclusively with the primal image of the skull, the art of Van Beers is meant to provoke themes of lost innocence and to playfully remind viewers of their own mortality.In an effort to celebrate the emerging art scene in their hometown of Oakland California, the Perez Brothers have created a short film that simultaneously attempts to exhibit the finest techniques in both film and ceramics. Recently, the Perez Brothers have summed up The Skulls of Derik Van Beers as a “Morbidly optimistic examination of both life and art.” Enjoy!
Crafthaus shared this video this morning and I just have to share with you. Thanks to MAKE: makezine.com for the video. I feel like Anil Dash speaks so elequantly about the maker movement as a political stance. This resonates so strongly with me and why I do what I do.
Ink & Spindle is a boutique textile studio located in Kensington, Melbourne. Run by Lara Cameron and Tegan Rose. Read the awesome post about pricing here.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the only breast cancer organization to earn the highest rating from both non-profit watchdogs Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy. Over 90% of their budget goes directly to research & awareness programs. We are proud to support their efforts and hopeful about meeting the goal of achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. Mugs for Jugs is a national invitational exhibit, with over 50 artists accepting our call to join arms in the battle against breast cancer. We are overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of our artist friends from around the country. MudFire instructor Emily Downey conceived the event and is a key part of the effort to realize it. The show will present the largest and most significant collection of clay artists in a single exhibit in Atlanta this year. Each artist has chosen their contribution level to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with MudFire matching their contribution. On average, over 40% of each sale will be donated. We are still adding to the roster of participating artists, which currently includes: Autumn Higgins, Beau Raymond, Becky Strickland, Brooke Noble, Chandra DeBuse, Debra Fritts, Dow Redcorn, Emily Downey, Emily Reason, Erik Haagensen, Gay Smith, Jennifer Graff, Jeremy Randall, John Britt, John Roberts, Joy Tanner, Julia Galloway, Julie Wiggins, Justin Rothshank, Kathy King, Kathy Phelps, Keith Phillips, Kristen Kieffer, Kyle Carpenter, Lana Wilson, Leah Leitson, Linda McFarling, Lisa Orr, Lora Rust, Lori Buff, Luba Sharapan, Maria Andrade Troya, Mark Issenberg, Mark Knott, Mary Briggs, Megan Daloz, Mike Yarnold, Niel Hora, Ron Philbeck, Ronan Peterson, Sarah Anne Marraffino, Shadow May, Stacey Stanhope, Vernon Smith, and William Baker.