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Lladró Sculptor Series: How Virginia González Adds a Personal Touch to Her Designs

Lladró Sculptor Series: How Virginia González A...

It is difficult to create a sculpture that has been referenced and made multiple times by other makers. Say for example, creating Jesus Christ - there are more than a...

Lladró Sculptor Series: How Virginia González A...

It is difficult to create a sculpture that has been referenced and made multiple times by other makers. Say for example, creating Jesus Christ - there are more than a...

Is Porcelain The GOAT of All Ceramics?

Is Porcelain The GOAT of All Ceramics?

In 2021, a 17th century Chinese porcelain vase was sold for a jaw-dropping 265,650,000 Renminbi (~58 million Australian Dollars). Other than for its priceless historical value, people are willing to...

Is Porcelain The GOAT of All Ceramics?

In 2021, a 17th century Chinese porcelain vase was sold for a jaw-dropping 265,650,000 Renminbi (~58 million Australian Dollars). Other than for its priceless historical value, people are willing to...

Minimalist Guide to Cleaning White Porcelain

Minimalist Guide to Cleaning White Porcelain

Easier than cleaning white tees and sneakers. There is a common misconception that white porcelain is a difficult material to care for, but that is further from the truth. White...

Minimalist Guide to Cleaning White Porcelain

Easier than cleaning white tees and sneakers. There is a common misconception that white porcelain is a difficult material to care for, but that is further from the truth. White...

Designer Dive: Jaime Hayon's Whimsical World

Designer Dive: Jaime Hayon's Whimsical World

It’s an unusual sight to see a carousel encrusted in 15 million Swarovski crystals against a quiet Austrian countryside. Called Carousel, the permanent installation at Swarovski’s Kristallwelten is unusual in...

Designer Dive: Jaime Hayon's Whimsical World

It’s an unusual sight to see a carousel encrusted in 15 million Swarovski crystals against a quiet Austrian countryside. Called Carousel, the permanent installation at Swarovski’s Kristallwelten is unusual in...

Lladró Sculptor Series: Ernest Massuet

Lladró Sculptor Series: Ernest Massuet

At the age of 7, Ernest Massuet was gifted a horse from his grandfather. He spent long hours with Daina, a mare, and grew attached to it. Ernest’s childhood memories...

Lladró Sculptor Series: Ernest Massuet

At the age of 7, Ernest Massuet was gifted a horse from his grandfather. He spent long hours with Daina, a mare, and grew attached to it. Ernest’s childhood memories...

Petal By Petal: The Delicate Flowers of Lladró

Petal By Petal: The Delicate Flowers of Lladró

Ancient Egyptians believed that the scent of a flower contains the divine power. This fascination was richly expressed in poetry and songs, all of which waxed lyrical on the strength...

Petal By Petal: The Delicate Flowers of Lladró

Ancient Egyptians believed that the scent of a flower contains the divine power. This fascination was richly expressed in poetry and songs, all of which waxed lyrical on the strength...