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A cut and folded paper flower found in a cave in China, dating to the Tang dynasty

These 1,000-Year-Old Paper Flowers, Sealed in a Cave, Are a Marvel of Preservation

January 28, 2026

A ceramic vase by Eléonore Joulin that resembles a challah bread

Leafy Greens and Loaves of Bread Transform into Playful Ceramics by Eléonore Joulin

January 16, 2026

A Qing-period civil servant rank badge (fifth grade) for a man, with floral and bird designs

‘The Atlas of World Embroidery’ Traces the Global History of the Art Form

January 5, 2026

a large wicker shelving unit with undulating, rounded shapes

Traditional Indian Basketweaving Techniques Translate into Contemporary Installations

January 5, 2026

A gif from a short film produced by the V&A showing two miniature 17th-century table replicas being stacked on the original

Terry Facey Painstakingly Replicates a 17th-Century Marquetry Table at 1:8 Scale

January 2, 2026

Two ceramic vessels inspired by Wedgewood pottery and Greek amphorae, by Roberto Lugo, featuring black relief imagery of figures walking around, plus graffiti motifs on the bases

Historic Pottery Styles Meet Pop Culture and Contemporary Issues in Roberto Lugo’s Sculptures

December 16, 2025

A large woven wall hanging by Kenny Nguyen made from strips of silk fabric

A Vibrant Group Exhibition, ‘Thread Count’ Celebrates the Legacy of Anni Albers

December 15, 2025

A detail of a sculpture by Jorge Mañes Rubio of a motocross glove embellished with beads and gold cord

Medieval Motifs and Pop Culture Converge in Jorge Mañes Rubio’s Beaded Sculptures

December 11, 2025

A painting by Stacy Gillian Abe of a blue-toned nude woman seated in front of a blue sky, wearing a toga-like garment

Stacey Gillian Abe’s Vivid Paintings Nod to Memory, Craft, and Lineage

December 10, 2025

a large-scale installation of white fiber by Choi + Shine

With 125 Volunteers, Choi + Shine Crochet the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

December 5, 2025

An abstract ceramic sculpture by Syd Carpenter of a bulbous reddish form

In Clay, Syd Carpenter Explores Nature, African American History, and the Land

December 4, 2025

A detail of a composition by Susanna Bauer of two plane tree leaves stitched layered on top of one another and stitched together

Meticulously Stitched Leaves Transform into Tender Sculptures by Susanna Bauer

December 3, 2025

an embroidery of a banana split by adrienna matzeg

Adrienna Matzeg’s Embroideries Serve Up the Nostalgic Charm of the Greasy Spoon

December 1, 2025

an aerial view of mountainous steps

Immerse Yourself in the Creative Culture of Peru’s Sacred Valley with Murmur Ring’s Unique Program

November 25, 2025

The Colossal Shop’s 2025 Gift Guide: Gift Like an Artist

November 25, 2025

a grid of 12 small, colorful porcelain vessels by Jeremy Brooks that have been made by crocheting long strands of clay

Meticulously Crocheted Tiny Vessels by Jeremy Brooks Test the Limits of Clay

November 19, 2025