Contemporary British Ceramics

Ceramics is one of the most vibrant and engaging fields of contemporary British art. This

lavishly illustrated book reviews the work of twenty-two artists and celebrates their

contribution to its rich landscape. Written from a collector's point of view, it explores what

contemporary ceramic objects can mean, what emotions they evoke and how artists draw

upon different facets of the art and crafts worlds in their work. A vital visual and critical resource,

Contemporary British Ceramics showcases British ceramics as a compelling interdisciplinary practice,

attuned to the contemporary world. Featuring more than 280 images, it encourages readers to look beneath

the surface, to discover the vibrant contribution that British ceramics makes to the broad field of

contemporary art.