Artisans & Craft
Celebrating the makers, materials, and masterful techniques behind timeless handmade goods.
Artisans Leverage 2026 Global Festivals to Sell Traditional Crafts Worldwide
In Nowy Tomyśl, Poland, representatives from 66 countries gather for the World Wicker and Weaving Festival, a vibrant showcase of local craft traditions rapidly expanding their global reach.
Global Initiatives Champion Traditional Craftsmanship, 2026
For the first time ever, a Romanian-made watch, 'Genesis', will compete in the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026.
Minister Oram Launches 2026 Tribes Art Fest to Boost Craftsmanship
In Jammu & Kashmir, handicraft exports soared to ₹817.
India's ODOP Initiative: Global Market for Artisans
Exports from Uttar Pradesh have more than doubled, increasing from ₹86,000 crore in 2017-18 to ₹1.
Powerplay Crochet: From Stitches to Sentiment, Why Handmade Gifts Stand Out
In a world of convenient, mass-produced items, handmade crochet gifts from shops like Powerplay Crochet offer a personal touch through craftsmanship, creativity, and customization. These unique presents stand out by communicating warmth, deliberate thought, and a story beyond mere transaction.
William Flippin Jr. Diamond Broker: Your Guide to Lab-Grown Options
For those exploring lab-grown diamond alternatives in Atlanta, Georgia, William Flippin Jr. - Diamond Broker provides expert consulting and a curated selection of fine jewelry. As the market for lab-grown diamonds contin…
Jammu Kashmir artisans win National Handloom Awards for traditional crafts
Artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani from Jammu and Kashmir stood before President Droupadi Murmu, accepting the National Handloom Award for their exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawls, reported
EPCH Pavilion Showcases Indian Craftsmanship at Hospitality Expo 2026
A single artisan collective from Jodhpur recently secured a $5 million contract to furnish a new luxury hotel in Paris, signaling the burgeoning global demand that the EPCH Pavilion at IIHE 2026 aims
Worlds Within Cloth exhibition opens August 5, 2026, at National Crafts Museum
At New Delhi's National Crafts Museum, the 'Worlds Within Cloth: New Orders of Woven Making' exhibition will unveil handloom works that explore social, historical, and cultural contexts.
VH Award Announces 2026 Open Call for Media Artists
In the first half of 2026, media artists worldwide will vie for a share of over $30,000 in production grants from the 7th VH AWARD, a crucial boost for their careers.
Anna Mantzaris's new comedy PLEASE explores wanting love
Oscar-nominated actor Stellan Skarsgård lends his voice to Anna Mantzaris' new stop-motion comedy, 'PLEASE'.
Lenka Clayton Launches Open-Source Residency for Artist Mothers
In one of her most striking projects, artist Lenka Clayton meticulously documented a photographic grid of small, everyday objects — spools of thread, buttons, acorns, bottle caps — all found in her ch
Elliot McGucken etches Einstein's light cones over desert expanses
Over the desolate Trona Pinnacles, artist Elliot McGucken uses a drone to etch Einstein's light cones into the night sky, transforming abstract physics into tangible art.
David Daigle Critiques Commercial Imagery with Punch-Cut Art
In his forthcoming exhibition, 'The Death of Beauty,' artist David Daigle meticulously excavates iconic commercial imagery with precise holes, revealing tiny, unsettling tableaux.
Retailer's Exclusive June 2026 Deals: A New Strategy
Only 0.8% of a major retailer's loyalty program members received the 'June Exclusive' offer, yet internal projections estimate it will clear 70% of last season's overstock by month-end. This precision
H&M's Premium Selection Drives Enduring Bestseller Popularity
At H&M, a Linen-Blend Resort Shirt, engineered for both airflow and drape, costs just $24.
Leonora Carrington's surreal figures leap from paintings in Shape of Dreams exhibition
The majority of the surreal sculptures now on display at L'SPACE Gallery's 'Shape of Dreams' exhibition, featuring the work of Leonora Carrington, were cast towards the end of her life, with a few eve
Sour Soda Studio reveals saccharine world where humans lost control
The anonymous artist behind Sour Soda Studio created a 'visual alphabet' of simple forms and colors to depict a world where humans have already lost control, a stark departure from previous artistic a
Park Güell Barcelona history: The city's most popular park
Sixty plots for luxury homes were planned for Antoni Gaudí's Park Güell in Barcelona, but only a few were ever built.
Sagrada Familia Basilica Opens After 144 Years of Construction
After 144 years, the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona now stands complete, crowned by a 100-ton cross that makes it the tallest church in the world at 172.
Sagrada Familia Faces Future Challenges Beyond 2026 Completion
While Pope Leo XIV prepares to inaugurate the Sagrada Família's newly completed 172.
Xie Lei Wins Marcel Duchamp Prize for Phantasmic Figures
In 2025, artist Xie Lei received the Marcel Duchamp Prize, an award recognizing his distinctive oil paintings of phantasmic figures and doubles.
Tavares Strachan's Monograph Explores Expansive Art Practice
In 2018, artist Tavares Strachan launched a 3U satellite into space for a three-year orbit around the sun, an act of scientific exploration.
Jeanne Vicerial's ethereal sculptures transform Aix-en-Provence historic spaces
In Aix-en-Provence, 'Présence, Amnios' rises over nine feet, a sculpture of ropes and fine gold.
Ruth Borgenicht crafts ceramic chainmail sculptures with interlocking rings
In February 2027, artist Ruth Borgenicht will unveil ceramic chainmail sculptures at NL=US Art in Rotterdam that incorporate 3D printing, pushing the ancient craft into a new technological frontier, a
Black American artists craft powerful narrative quilts exploring identity
Diedrick Brackens’s ‘blood compass,’ a narrative tapestry over twenty feet tall, captures two figures gazing at geese above a coastline.
Shawn Huckins' paintings fuse wildfires and war with theatrical flair.
In Shawn Huckins' new exhibition, landscapes ravaged by fire and explosions are not just depicted, but dramatically veiled by theatrical curtains, suggesting a disturbing stage where disaster plays ou
Fitbit Air Fitness Tracker Now Available for Pre-Order
The new $99.99 Fitbit Air, available for pre-order today, includes three months of Google Health Premium, which then costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually, according to Droid-Life . This pricing st
June 2026 Artist Opportunities: Grants, Residencies Now Open
One Grand Prix recipient of the 7th VH AWARD, announced in June 2027, will receive an additional $30,000 for a new single-channel video work.
Ocean Census Scientists Discover Over 1,100 New Marine Species
Since last April, the Ocean Census project has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, marking a 54% jump in annual marine species identification, according to oceancensus and Mother...