This is a global cultural study through the lens of ceramics. Organised chronologically- from an Egyptian jar made over 5,000 years ago to works by 20th Century luminaries Lucie Rie and Bernard Leach, as well as Australian First Nations artists and entirely unknown makers- this collection shares the stories of over 100 objects.Once fired, clay has the strength to last for millennia. Practical uses aside, ceramic objects are a testament to the power and innovation of ancient and ongoing cultural traditions. A single piece can tell an invaluable story about its time, the people who made it, how it was collected or its role within a broader cultural network.
