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August 2009

As part of the first British Ceramics Biennial programme, Neil Brownsword has invited three internationally acclaimed ceramic artists to work in a marl pit, at Ibstock Brick’s Newcastle-U-Lyme based clay quarry. Neil will be looking at the way artists interact with clay in its most primitive state. Over a five-day period, the artists’ reactions and interventions will be documented and later presented as evidence during the Biennial as film installation.

The British Ceramics Biennial represents the UK’s only festival to celebrate, and showcase the current wealth of contemporary ceramics through a ten-week programme of exhibitions, awards and events hosted in North Staffordshire.

The artists involved are Alexandra Engelfriet from Holland, Pekka Paikkari from Finland and Torbjorn Kvasbo from Norway.

More information about the biennial programme and the Marl Hole project can be found at: http://www.stokeceramicsfestival.co.uk

July 2009

The newest display at the Anthony Shaw Collection has been chosen by collector John Christian, and runs until 30 November 2009.

The Anthony Shaw Collection is one of Europe's most important private holdings of modern British studio ceramics. Acquired over 30 years by the couturier Anthony Shaw, there are over 600 pieces by some 50 artists. The collection ranges from the functional to the sculptural, with particular emphasis on the work of Gordon Baldwin, Gillian Lowndes and Ewen Henderson.

More information about the exhibition, and details of viewing times and contact information can be found on the trust's website - www.anthonyshawcollection.org

Etruria Marl, Newcastle-U-Lyme

Collector's Choice at The Anthony Shaw Collection