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Redefining Craft for the 21st Century.

December 15, 2006 at 9:59 am | In craft, lecture/exhibition, theory | Leave a Comment

This is a direct link to the keynote presentation by Dennis Stevens at the 2006 CODA (Craft Organization Development Association) conference in Portland, Oregon. Watch/listen to the talk and post your responses.

As a critic, an object maker and a former gallery owner, Stevens interprets contemporary art and craft practice with an interdisciplinary perspective and an eye towards the future.
Dennis Stevens is working on his doctorate at Teachers College in NY and writes Redefining Craft.

By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

December 2, 2006 at 12:37 am | In art, craft, design, reading | Leave a Comment

More of a coffe-table book than any sort of academic/critical/ground-breaking book, By Hand was just published by Princeton Architectural Press.

In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of late-1990s objects, many of today’s artists are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. By Hand features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts.