Before the ’60s, before innovative artist Peter Voulkos moved Abstract Expressionism from the canvas to the potter’s wheel, ceramics was just cups, bowls and plates. For centuries, the clay arts has ...

The knowledge of how to transform mud into pottery signifies a major leap forward for prehistoric cultures, and until the development of metal cooking pots, ceramic pottery was the pinnacle of cooking ...

The idea of clay as a serious art form is nothing new. The traditional ‘craft’ connotations of the medium have been slipping since the second half of the 20th century, with clay becoming the material ...

Pottery is the perfect tactile pastime for now, say its fans, and a great antidote to the digital world. Dominic Lutyens talks to enthusiasts and professionals about their love of clay – and the power ...