Beneath the Surface
A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain
Published on 9. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-1-0369-6223-4 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
61 colour and 9 black-and-white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
287 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0369-6223-4 (9781036962234)
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Katie Ackrill is a Collections and Exhibitions Officer at at Museum and Art Swindon and leads on the modern, contemporary and local art collections. She graduated from Reading University with an MA in the History of Art. She has worked with artists and Wiltshire-based organisations to deliver exhibitions and engagement programmes, including at the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham, and Bob and Roberta Smith's 'Make Art Not War' project at New College Swindon. As Engagement Officer for the 2020-2022 'Art on Tour' project, Katie managed a programme of touring exhibitions, community engagement and digital content at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery. She has published work on digital outlets such as Art UK and written essays for artist exhibitions.