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International praise for Ardmore : Two of the pieces that will be on show at the Istanbul Biennale. -
International praise for Ardmore : A Mbeki-inspired ceramic piece that will be on show at the Istanbul Biennale. -
International praise for Ardmore : A colorful piece that will be on show at the Korean Biennale. -
International praise for Ardmore : An Ardmore original that's set to impress the crowds at the Korean Biennale. -
International praise for Ardmore : Hippo Riders -
International praise for Ardmore : Hippo Riders -
International praise for Ardmore : Prayer Plate
If you own a piece of Ardmore furniture or a ceramic sculpture by the Midlands studio, hang onto it. With the international recognition Ardmore is raking in, it’s value will only soar.
Over the next couple of months, a collection of brightly coloured Ardmore Ceramics will depart from their home in KwaZulu-Natal and make their way to some of the most prestigious art events in the world.
The internationally renowned ceramic studio has been selected for both the Istanbul Biennale and the GIC Biennale to take place in Korea. Other pieces from the studio have been purchased by the Museum of Cultures in Basel, while the ASR 11 exhibition in Helsinki also has a few of the local pieces on show.
Eighteen works from the acclaimed and much-travelled Ardmore AIDS Collection will be featured as a solo exhibition at the Istanbul Biennale from September to November.
The Korean Biennale, on the other hand, will feature the Mating Cranes Vessel by sculptor Victor Shabalala and painter Roux Gwala, and the Lion and Leopard Container by sculptor Somandla Ntshalintshali and painter Jabu Nene. These works were chosen from 3,362 entries submitted by 1,875 entrants from 71 countries.
“This is the first time that Ardmore has been exhibited in either of these countries,” says Fee Halsted, founder of Ardmore Ceramic Art. “We’re extremely proud. To be able to exhibit in Korea, a country seeped in ceramic tradition, is especially thrilling.”
