Ceramic Review Issue 320

Our round-up of key stories from the world of ceramics

CR’s pick of the crop of current ceramic exhibitions

Interested in finding out how to design and make contemporary tableware? A new book by Linda Bloomfield and Sue Pryke covers the various making methods

The anthropomorphic nature of pots has fascinated Jude Jelfs since she started working in clay as a student

Irish artist Camilla Hanney discusses the feminist themes behind her ceramic sculptures with Isabel Andrews

In the first of a two-part investigation, Tim Martin explores the practice of collecting ceramics within public institutions

Paul Philp shares the processes and techniques he used to create his hand-built ceramic pieces

Scandinavian ceramicist Anders Børgesen talks to Jane Audas about the inspiration and making processes behind his carved vessels

Student Brian Wood’s practice is based around breaking the mould. He shares his fascination with imperfection and unexpected beauty through his ceramic furniture

Australian ceramicist Nicole James shares her Winter Blue glaze

Moira Vincentelli, Emeritus Curator of the Ceramic Collection at Aberystwyth University, chooses a teapot made at one of the International Ceramics Festivals