Dive deep into the ancient tradition of Bizen pottery, an art form that has flourished for over a millennium. Known for its striking textures and earthy tones, the process begins with the careful ...

The internationally-acclaimed artist discusses why red threads, old objects, and a life between two countries are essential ...

Grambush’s story is like many of our own: She’d loved the North since she was a little girl, when her parents would load her and her sisters into the car, and they’d trailer the family boat up to ...

Japan had lived in relative isolation from the outside world. American gunboat diplomacy, instigated by Commodore Perry in 1853, opened up Japan for trade with the West. The Japanese did not wish to ...

The mass production of Dehua white ware can be traced to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and in the 17th and 18th centuries it ...

Self-described cultural activist Joyce Wieland created art ranging from semi-abstract paintings to film as a way to express ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...