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Tradition and Innovation
Venue:
April 2012 :: Dungarvan Arts Centre, Co. Waterford (Solo Show)
An exhibition of traditional and non functional/sculptural baskets showing how sculptural work is informed by traditional techniques.
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Living Legends Exhibition
Venue:
October 2012 :: Kaivalam; World Craft Council , Chennai, India
To bring attention to the International dimension of the artisan sector and in order to nurture and strengthen craft traditions in a contemporary context, this event will celebrate the skills of Indian Shilpgurus and International Masters. In this craft exchange program there will be an exhibition of their work along with an exchange of knowledge, skills, designs and technology. 12 International Master Craftspersons will work alongside 6 Master Craftspersons from India.
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Vessels
Venue:
May - Septermber 2012 :: Cill Rialaig, Co Kerry
A mixed-media exploration of contemporary fine craft by some of Ireland’s most respected artists. The utilitarian nature of traditional crafts has been dramatically subverted by many contemporary fine craft artists. In this exciting exhibition, basketry, wood turning, ceramics and glass move from traditional vessels to exciting expressions of form and material, conveying ideas, visual poetry and delight while still retaining vestiges of their original function.
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European Prize for Applied Art
:: WCC-BF; Les Anciens Abattoirs,, Mons, Belgium
The European Prize for applied Arts aims to reward the best works in the field of contemporary applied arts and design-led crafts. The prize is organised by the World Crafts Council Europe and the World Crafts Council-Belgium Francophone in conjunction with Mons city council.
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RHA Annual exhibition
May - August 2012 :: RHA Gallery, Dublin
The longest running open submission exhibition in the country, the RHA Annual Exhibition offers an unparalleled chance to view the work by emerging artists hanging side by side with established artists and RHA Members.
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Baskets, old and new masters
May - September 2012 :: Landskrona Museum, Sweden
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Made by Hand
April - June 2012 :: Moulshams Manor, Essex, UK
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35 Years Galerie Ra
November - Janaury 2012 :: Galerie Ra, Amsterdam
8th - 12th February 2012 :: Object Rotterdam
14th - 20th March 2012 :: Frame
Munich
Galerie Ra has had a presence in the world of jewellery, domestic vessels and artefacts for 35 years. Ra now represents some fifty artists and designers, both international and influential. At the same time, many people derive much pleasure from pieces bought for them – or which they bought themselves – from Galerie Ra. Sometimes in the form of a present or small ‘thank you’ gift, or often in the form of a much desired addition to a personal collection.
The 35th jubilee is being celebrated with the book: Ra Present, 35 years Ra Gallery, and the similar titled exhibition.
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Materials and Messages
November 2011 - Janaury 2012 :: R Space, The linen Rooms, Lisburn,
N.Ireland
This exhibition presents the different approaches of artists and makers to the materials they choose to work with and the messages they wish to convey using those materials, what those messages are and the methods of production they use to make the work and what process that involves. The show presents the work of nine different artists/makers who use diverse materials, have a specific message to convey and have distinct production methods.