Beneath the feats of clay

In the past 40 years, ceramics has moved firmly into fine-art territory, opening the door for huge, flamboyant vessels and installations rich in personal expression and experimentation, as Corinne Julius discovers

There are many reasons that an artist’s ambitions can be thwarted, including the decision to become a teacher. Later this month, an exhibition will shine a light on talent obscured by a career in the classroom

Provenance is everything for potter Matthew Blakely. He sources his clay and rock from all over Britain and each of his unique stoneware pieces reflects where his materials come from

THE INSIDE STORY

A fleet of vintage trams and buses take ...

From furniture and textiles to silverware and glass, these up-and-coming designers and makers are creating the most delightful designs