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THE FIRST THING NEEDED FOR INNOVATION IS A FASCINATION WITH WONDER
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BRITISH CERAMICS BIENNIAL
The BRITISH CERAMICS BIENNIAL is a major new project for Stoke-on-Trent. Its first manifestation took place between October and December 2009 across a number of venues in the city of six towns. From the high-end design of the Spanish designer Jaime Hayon to the 300 waterpots and platters from Gujerati potters, the festival encompased the artist, designer, studio potter and the ceramic industry. A major selected exhibition of contemporary British ceramics also provided significant prizes (up to £10,000) for seven recipients at an evening dinner hosted by Grayson Perry.The programme continues beyond and between each biannual festival: industry residencies, public realm commissions, a new setting-up scheme for graduate ceramicists, and an inter-generational project will help to consolidate the Biennial's presence in the City.
Barney Hare Duke and Jeremy Theophilus were appointed the Biennial's inaugural Directors in June 2008.
www.britishceramicsbiennial.com
