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CONTENTS January/February 2025

9–10 News Our round-up of key stories from the world of ceramics PROFILES 12–18 Mathematics in porcelain Mark Goudy’s wave-like creations are made by combining 3D modelling with traditional techniques. Lauren Kearns uncovers the background to these complex forms

20–26 Ancestral connections The South African ceramic artist Andile Dyalvane draws deeply from his Xhosa roots, finds Isabella Smith

28–33 Figurative philosophy Emma Park discovers the inspiration and symbolism behind Cristina Córdova’s f igurative sculptures INSPIRATION 35–37 Potters on pots Emily Stubbs

38–40 One to watch Emma Darby TECHNICAL 43–45 Potter’s secrets Sarah Monk 47–55 Masterclass Martin Pearce

56–59 Glaze recipe Michel François ARCHAEOLOGY 61–63 Biographies of people and pots Toby Brundin explores the mysterious world of the Fitch Laboratory WHAT’ S ON 64–66 Gallery CR’s pick of the crop of current ceramic exhibitions

69–71 Matters of taste Isabella Smith visits the touring Lucie Rie exhibition, currently on show at CLAY Museum in Denmark

72–74 Ceramic disorder Lindsey Mendick ’s new show at the Sainsbury Centre is intended as an intervention to the museum’s status quo. Natalie Baerselman le Gros investigates 78 Seen on social Cormac Lehnen selects the latest clay creations seen on social media

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