Note: Because of the length of this interview, it has been broken into parts. Oral history interview with Michael Simon, 2005 Sept. 27-28, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Simon, Michael, b. 1947 Simon discusses studying at University of Minnesota with Warren MacKenzie; the counterculture and chaotic atmosphere at the university in the late 1960s;…
The Mudflat Studio and the Pucker Gallery, both in Boston, Massachusetts, are fundraising for the Mashiko Potters Fund. This much-needed initiative benefits the potters from Mashiko, Japan, who were so affected by the March 11 earthquake. Donations will be used to help potters rebuild their kilns and potteries which were destroyed. Your donations can be…
Every week, I come across intriguing articles about ceramics and pottery, so I decided to collect and post current news each Friday. I’ll give you the headline/link, author (if listed), source, date published, and a brief summary. The featured articles or videos are timely and a range of sources will keep us informed. Current news…
Ken Matsuzaki has put out an urgent appeal for help for the Mishiko Pottery in Japan, which was damaged during the earthquake. “In Mashiko, nearly all the Nobori kilns fell down, and Mashiko’s firing is about to go out” Matsuzaki said. In addition, the town is only 110 km from the damaged nuclear reactor, Fukushima…
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