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Beneath the Surface : A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain - Katie Ackrill

Beneath the Surface

A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

By: Katie Ackrill, Kirsty Hartsiotis

Paperback | 9 May 2026

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Museum & Art Swindon holds a nationally important collection of studio ceramics, which testify to a fascinating history of production and creativity from the 1920s until the present day. This fully illustrated book provides insight into the collection's origin as a teaching resource and the history of ceramic art in the South West of England. The artworks presented in the book highlight defining themes and moments in studio ceramics in Britain over the past century. Recognising a particular strength of both the ceramic medium and the collection, the book gives special attention to female makers. Six sections focus on gifted women whose work is represented in the Museum & Art Swindon studio ceramics collection.

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'This book powerfully demonstrates the strength and depth of the British studio ceramics movement, tracing its evolution from functional making to more sculptural and conceptual practice.' Brian Kennedy and Peter Ting

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