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By Hand: The Use of Craft in Contemporary Art

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In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of most late twentieth century design objects, many of today's artists and designers are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. By Hand features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts. From books to pillows to T-shirts to toys, the pieces in this volume define an alternative view of contemporary design. Personal craft is emphasized over perfection and the personality of the artist is put forth as a key element of the finished product. From Kiki Smith's lovingly etched birds to Barb Hunt's knitted land mines to dynamo-ville's one-of-a-kind puppets to Evil Twin's hand-stitched publications, today's art revels in the care and consideration of craft. "

Updated Oct 14, 2009

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Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas

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"If you love taking photos and want to learn how to do more with them, this book is for you!" (via craftzine.com)

Updated Sep 22, 2009

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Bauhaus Textiles: Women Artists and the Weaving Workshop

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"(...) This book chronicles the creative growth of the workshop within the larger context of the Bauhaus, and it unearths the history of individual artists such as Gunta Stolzl, Anni Albers, Benita Otte, Otti Berger, and Marli Ehrman. (...)"

Updated Sep 8, 2009

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Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti

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"On city street corners, around telephone posts, through barbed wire fences, and over abandoned cars, a quiet revolution is brewing. "Knit graffiti" is an international guerrilla movement that started underground and is now embraced by crochet and knitting artists of all ages, nationalities, and genders. Its practitioners create stunning works of art out of yarn, then "donate" them to public spaces as part of a covert plan for world yarn domination."

Updated Sep 7, 2009

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Ties with Tradition

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"Ties with tradition features a vivid selection of Macedonian aprons, traditionally worn for special occasions and everyday use, and the stories of the women who made them. Also included are essays on the history of Macedonian migration to the Illawarra, the aprons research project and the craft of apron making. This book is based on research by the Macedonian Welfare Association Inc., heritage consultant Meredith Walker, and the Powerhouse Museum’s NSW Migration Heritage Centre. "

Updated Aug 25, 2009

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As Teias da Serra - Sara Duarte (Câmara Municipal de Monchique)

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"Debruça-se sobre a tecelagem tradicional, desde conceitos teóricos aos vários aspectos da sua prática no concelho de Monchique, suportando-se em entrevistas feitas pela autora à única tecedeira aqui em actividade, a D. Maria Nunes. Estas conversas, em que também participa o marido desta, são reproduzidas na íntegra como anexo, constituindo importantes peças de interesse antropológico."

Updated Aug 24, 2009

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Flea Market Style Book

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""Flea Market Style" gives you all the information and advice you need to furnish and decorate your home with "found" objects instead of new items bought in stores. Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan explain how to find fresh and unexpected uses of second-hand pieces and antiques, and reveal how to mix old and new with flair and panache. The first part of the book, Flea Market Finds, looks at household goods, from fabrics and furniture to china, kitchenware, glass and lighting, and describes how to find special objects and indentify them on the basis of their quality, character, resillience, colour, and texture. The authors advocate a subtle mixing of styles, patterns, and colours, and emphasize the beauty of objects that have seen a bit of life. They explain how to locate bargain copies of modern classics--or the real things--and how to mix flea-market or thrift-store finds with high-end basics. The second part of the book, Putting It All Together, shows how to incorporate the style in every room--from the spaces where you cook, eat, sleep, or relax to bathing spaces and work spaces. The book ends with an extensive directory of suppliers. Add a large dose of originality to your home--at low cost. Lively text illustrated with Debi Treloar's inspirational photographs."

Updated Aug 24, 2009

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A Vez dos Cestos = Time for Baskets

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"Tendo como ponto de partida a colecção de cestaria africana do acervo deste museu, particularmente a de Angola e da Zâmbia, a autora discute problemas teóricos que cruzam o campo conceptual em torno de ideias e discursos que desenham hierarquias entre os objectos guardados nos museus de etnologia, e se exprimem em nominações, classificações, relevos e ocultações, com o campo etnográfico da materialidade dos objectos, das técnicas e dos seus usos."

Updated Aug 5, 2009

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