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The Return of Craft: How Hand-Built Objects are Once Again Gaining Prestige

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From pottery to artisanal furniture, fashion, needlepoint, and woodwork, handmade items have undergone an image transformation in recent years. Bought today and disposed of tomorrow, mass produced modern products might have a short shelf life, break quickly under a short warranty, or simply slide out of fashion.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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Following a wave of intangible triumphs in the early 2020s, including the debut of NFT art acquisitions, trends have more recently shifted toward the tactile. Touch and technique are inextricably intertwined in textile and the mixed media works, encaustic painting and ceramic forms gaining in popularity. February 2025).

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Folkestone Triennial 2025 review: environmental catastrophe—but also hope, joy and a jolly salamander

The Art Newspaper

The deep connection of Folkestone’s early inhabitants to their physical surroundings is celebrated by Sara Trillo in Urn Field , a series of dramatic sculptures on the East Cliff inspired by ceramic urns excavated at a nearby Iron Age settlement. Polluted or not, the sea dominates both the town of Folkestone and the triennial.

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What Makes a Work of Art Timeless in an Age Obsessed with Now?

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In this digital age, trends come and go as AI-generated images and nostalgic pixel art briefly flirt with popularity, but amid this digital noise, certain works of art remain immune to the aging effects of trends and are rightly celebrated as timeless works of art. These moments mean something. Emily Dickinson (1830-1886).

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10 Points to Get Higher Appraisals for your Antiques

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Designer Marks If you have something that is handcrafted, such as a ceramic bowl, frequently the designer or artist adds their mark or signature to the work. Fashionable Items As with almost anything, items that are in fashion will fetch a higher price. To take advantage of this, you must pay attention to current trends.

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Art Deco Is the Cat’s Meow in 2025

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Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025. Surveys on design and market trends conducted by 1stDibs , a leading online antique and vintage marketplace, and the Asheford Institute of Antiques reflect art decos staying power.

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How Meissen is Leading a Kitsch Revival into 2025

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Fast-forward more than 300 years and the revered Dresden white gold is once again at the height of fashion and the current kitsch trend with a series of exciting collaborations. Sculptures, dining services, andobjets darthave all become prized around the world for their graceful lines, elaborate detailing, and bold use of color.