Festival 2009
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TwitterOur Objects
— Contemporary Ceramics in Context
Only Showing in England
Venue
Wedgwood Institute, Queen Street, Burslem ST6 3EJ
01782 597000
Dates
3 October — 29 November
10.00am — 5.00pm, Tuesday — Sunday
The Wedgwood Institute, built in Josiah Wedgwood’s name between 1863-69 as a technical school for his workforce, is a centerpiece of Burslem – the “mother town” of the Potteries. Temporarily re-opened for the Biennial, the Institute can then look ahead to achieving
a restoration to reclaim its former glory.
Curated by Katy West, this exhibition pairs commercially produced, traditional ceramic objects with their contemporary versions. The contrasts highlight both the similarities and stark differences that exist between new work and recognisable, functional types.
Our Objects touches on the current interests and influences of many ceramicists working today. Eight leading European contemporary ceramicists are represented: Barnaby Barford, Alison Britton, James Rigle, Anders Ruhwald, Richard Slee, Hans Stofer, Xavier Toubes, Dawn Youll.
The iconic building, representing both industry and innovation, provides the ideal location for Our Objects, the weight of its history echoing through the exhibition.
