Intervista alle curatrici che hanno portato l’Italia alla Craft Week di Londra
Amalia di Lanno and Valeria Zerbo, founders of the London-based curatorial platform Avant Craft, are bringing Italian ceramics to the London Craft Week for the first time. Their exhibition, "Contemporary Perspectives on Italian Ceramics," showcases a selection of independent Italian artists and designers who explore ceramics as a material investigation, sculptural experimentation, and cultural continuity. The show opens on May 14 with a "Meet a Master" event featuring artist Riccardo Monachesi, marking the official kickoff of Avant Craft.
This debut highlights the growing recognition of craft within the contemporary art world and the role of independent curatorial platforms in bridging Italian artistic traditions with international audiences. By focusing on unique pieces and limited editions, Avant Craft aims to promote conscious collecting and foster a deeper, more emotional connection between the public and the work, redefining the boundaries between craft, art, and design.