These plain white pots have entranced everyone from K-pop star RM to philosopher Alain de Botton, and now one is expected to fetch over $3 million at auction.
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These plain white pots have entranced everyone from K-pop star RM to philosopher Alain de Botton, and now one is expected to fetch over $3 million at auction.
The Art of Asian Crafts
Traditional Asian craft art forms ceramics, porcelain, lacquer, and jewelry are being upheld and interpreted by contemporary artists.
February 01, 2021
Shingo Muramoto. “Wing of foliage” (2020). Material: Natural lacquer, bamboo, hemp cloth, Japanese paper. The Gallery by SOIL, Collect 2021.
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Craft art has gained notoriety across the world in recent years, spotlighting several Asian craft techniques in both traditional and contemporary works of art. In anticipation of this year’s 17th edition of Collect: International Art Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design, which features several Asian galleries and artists, The Diplomat spoke with galleries that specialize in modern reinterpretations of traditional Asian craft art. While tradition stands at the forefront of East Asian crafts, many contemporary galleries emphasize the importance of technique and materials encapsulated in their respective traditions.