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 ...

A show focused on Ladi Kwali and other Black female potters at the Ford Foundation Gallery is a revelation. By Ruth Maclean For more than five decades, the ceramist Magdalene Odundo has been creating ...

Ceramics possess a diverse range of properties that enable their use in various applications. These include low thermal conductivity, high heat capacity, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, ...

A mid-century home renovation in Canada and an oversized thatched-roof home in Ukraine feature in our latest lookbook highlighting 10 homes with interiors that make use of pottery and decorative ...

“Plain and Simple,” her best-selling 1989 book, was a go-to text of the anti-materialist movement known as voluntary simplicity. By Trip Gabriel A show focused on Ladi Kwali and other Black female ...

What makes a good construction material? There are many requirements, but one is the ability to efficiently connect different parts. Steel is almost the perfect example: you can join steel with ...

The word 'ceramics' is derived from the Greek keramos, meaning pottery and porcelain. The opaque and translucent cement and clay often used in tableware are not appropriate for optical applications ...

When we wander through the thrift store or peruse the shelves of an estate sale, we're not just poised to take home new decor. We are adopting a piece of history and taking up the baton to continue ...

Technical ceramics are the trailblazers of industrial materials. Engineered to endure some of the toughest operating conditions imaginable, technical ceramics are increasingly pushing the boundaries ...