"Bianca" is the book surveying the work of the artist Bianca Eshel-Gershoni, produced in honor of the major retrospective exhibition at the Ein Harod Art Museum. This is the most comprehensive book published about the work of the late artist, and it includes most of the works displayed in the exhibition. Eshel-Gershoni, a unique and bold voice in Israeli art, was ahead of her time in connecting the high and the low, art and craft.
Two books are dedicated to Lynda Benglis, one of the most important and daring American artists of our time. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, Benglis continues to challenge the boundaries of clay in wild abstract sculpture, combining free form with explosive color. The book surveys her multidisciplinary work — from ceramic sculpture with painterly qualities to large-scale installations and outdoor sculptures — and highlights the uncompromising experimentalism that has made her a key figure in contemporary art.
The esteemed British design and craft historian, Tanya Harrod, has been writing and researching these fields for over three decades. In this book, she compiles a selection of articles she has written over the years, outlining the development of these areas. Among other topics, Harrod examines the interface between design, craft and art.
The book surveys the story of human culture through clay that has accompanied it from ancient times to the present day. It is a journey through archaeology, history, and personal experience, revealing how ceramic material has shaped our lives — from the spiritual and sublime to the everyday.
"This book is dedicated to the work of Simone Leigh, one of the most prominent and successful African-American artists on the international stage today. Leigh, who represented the United States at the Venice Biennale (2022), is known for her monumental sculptures that also include ceramics and other materials. Her work creates a unique visual language, giving powerful expression to the history and iconography of Black culture."
"This classic work was written by the Japanese philosopher and art critic Soetsu Yanagi, the founder of the Mingei movement, which flourished during the 1920s and 1930s. Yanagi turned his attention toward anonymous folk art and the objects that accompany our daily lives. In them, he identified a sense of pure beauty and profound cultural value, thereby sparking a revolution in perception. This movement also made waves in the West, fundamentally altering our relationship with the everyday objects and their place in our lives."
"This catalogue showcases the hyper-realistic works of contemporary American ceramic sculptor Tip Toland. Toland creates human figures that give voice to the 'human condition' with sensitivity and humor, employing technical virtuosity. Her sculptures, crafted on a near life-sized scale, establish a direct connection with viewers and engage them at eye level—both physically and emotionally."
