African Ceramics

Young South Africans take risks to cement their place in ceramics

IMISO Ceramics is a company that uses distinctly African designs, with a futuristic edge. Creators draw inspiration from a mix of urban culture, local traditions and nature. The company is owned by two young black South Africans who have taken various risks to venture into the entrepreneurial world. CGTN's Yolisa Njamela has more. Subscribe to

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Made in Africa: South Africa ceramics

For 34 years, Ardmore studios has crafted away original ceramics that have provided income to feed many families in KwaZulu-Natal province, #SouthAfrica. Trained by Ardmore’s founder Feé Halsted, 80 painters and sculptors transform African art into ornamental pieces. Items have been sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s and since branching out into bespoke furniture, wallpaper and

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Emergence of Contemporary South African Ceramics

Strauss & Co Art Specialist Wilhelm van Rensburg discusses the emergence of South African Contemporary ceramics. He is joined by special guest ceramicists: Ann Marais, Katherine Glenday, Eugene Hön, John Newdigate and Retief van Wyk, who all have ceramics on offer in the NORTH/SOUTH Live Virtual Auction. _ Auction details: 8-11 November 2020 NORTH/SOUTH Live

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