C O N TEN TS
Features
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The Transgressions
o f Lauren Kalm an
Desirable or disgusting?
It’s hard to be indifferent to
Kalman’s jewelry pieces
that are props in performance
activities documented
in photographs and videos.
Gabriel Craig interprets a
literally “in your face” oeuvre.
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Richard Sennett
on M aking
Suzanne Ramjlak engages the
the eminent sociologist on
diverse subjects, among them,
what strong craft practices
can contribute to the culture
at large.
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A ileen Osborn
Webb A w ards
The American Craft Council
once again honors artistry,
leadership and service in the
craft field. Eleven individuals
are singled out for their
outstanding contributions.
Lauren Kalman
installing
A u r a l,
O ra l, D ig ita l
Gem s,
a piece in
her 2006
H a rd
W e a r
works.
F or K alm an , body im age a n d die grotesque are fe rtile territo ry
fo r exploring our obsession w ith die body a n d its p o rtra y a l in
venacular images.
americancraftmag.org
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more listings, more interviews
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