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craft research: January 2011

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Canada Research Chair in Applied Creativity. Advancing the visual arts.The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University) invites applications and nominations for:. Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Applied Creativity. Subject to budgetary and final approval by the Board of Governors, this is an Assist. Prof. tenure track appointment governed by the Collective Agreement, which commences July 1, 2011. January 15, 2011 and will continue for the next few weeks. Posted by Louise Valentine. Lizzie i...

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craft research: May 2011

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Earlier this month I was at the 9th International European Academy of Design. 6 themes ran through the conference –. The role of design in specific social and cultural environments,. Design´s redefined and expanding territories. Design actively searching for new areas and tools of expertise
. Design as a catalyst for change and progress. 8232;envisioning what´s ahead, calibrating past inheritances. How can design be taught in era of multiplicity and open creativity? In addition, the craft as mindful inqu...

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craft research: November 2010

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V&A at Dundee - design competition winner announced. The Japanese architectural practice Kengo Kuma and Associates. Has been named the winner of the design competition for the V&A at Dundee. Kengo Kuma led one of six proposals shortlisted in an international competition to find a design team to develop a landmark building that will house the V&A at Dundee and form an inspiring anchor for Dundee’s waterfront. 8220;This has the potential to be one of Europe’s most exciting buildings.”. Kengo Kuma said, &#8...

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craft research: June 2011

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V&A at Dundee Announces Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Andrew (Cecil Beaton, 1960). Dundee is to be the first location to host the V&A’s exhibition of portraits of Her Majesty The Queen by photographer Cecil Beaton, to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The exhibition will run at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum. From Friday September 30th to Sunday January 8th. 8220;I am delighted the programme is starting with such an ap...

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craft research: April 2011

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A NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF CRAFT IN SCOTLAND. Craft Festival Scotland 2011 turns the spotlight onto craft in Scotland during the month of May with more than 40 exceptional exhibitions, workshops and open studio events happening across the country. A Passion for Glass at National Museum of Scotland is a dazzling selection of 140 objects by over 100 glassmakers spanning more than four decades, from the 1960s up to 2009. A number of objects will be used to explain many of the different processes involved in ...

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craft research: March 2011

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THE WORLDʼS FIRST GLOBAL SERVICE JAM. 48 HOURS, 27 COUNTRIES AND 3000 PARTICIPANTS! Global Service Jam is a global event focused on customer experience and service. In the spirit of experimentation, co-operation and friendly competition, teams from Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Istanbul, Cape Town, Sao Paulo, Valencia, Berlin, London, Toronto, Calgary, New York, San Francisco and Glasgow will have 48 hours to develop brand new services inspired by a shared theme. Posted by Louise Valentine. By Tina Rose,.

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craft research: October 2011

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Craft Australia Need Us! Craft Australia Defunded by the Australia Council. Craft Australia is challenging this decision and is also seeking our support. How can you help:. Sign their petition - http:/ tiny.cc/6norj. Forward to petition to friends and interested parties. Posted by Louise Valentine. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Dr Louise Valentine is senior researcher on the UK based Past, Present and Future Craft Practice. Craft Australia Need Us! Quilts: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories.

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craft research: December 2010

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Twelve Vessels of Life, Love and Death. Top Image: January's Bowl by Michael Lloyd; photo by Nick Duxbury. Bottom Image: Sketches for January's Bowl by Michael Lloyd; photo by Nick Duxbury. Exhibition review by Tina Rose. When I was asked to write about the Twelve Vessels, a beautiful exhibition of hand raised and chased silver vessels by Michael Lloyd, I felt rather overwhelmed, as it is an experience which is difficult to express in words. In the exhibition a fabric hanging by each of the vessels revea...

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craft research: September 2012

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Craft Research, Volume 4.2 - Call for submissions. After three successful issues, Craft Research. Is preparing to expand to two issues per year. From 2013 there will be two issues, one in January/February and one in September/October each year. Of contributions for Vol 4.2 is Monday 3 December 2012. For guidance notes or further information, or to submit an article or review, please contact the editors or visit the journal's website for details:. Kristina Niedderer k.niedderer@wlv.ac.uk. Both kinds of co...