Japanese tea bowl renaissance by ceramic artist Takuro Kuwata
Daria Kravchuk, Stir World
January 2024

Nowadays ceramics is experiencing a renaissance as contemporary artists rediscover the potential of the medium. Its allure lies not only in its sensual and relatable properties but also in the experimental edge afforded by technical constraints, including firing breakages and the unpredictability of glazing. This shift has elevated clay and ceramics from mere crafts to art, with resulting artworks sought after by collectors and the subject of major museum exhibitions. In tandem with this resurgence, the discourse around ceramics has rapidly expanded incorporating new practices, processes, materials, methodologies and theories. Artists have embraced innovative approaches that mirror both the material reality and political urgency of our times. This includes on one hand the integration of technologies, and on the other, reflections on the contemporary state of today’s world […]