Issue No. 236, May/June
We look at two of our favourite Olympic projects:Shauna Richardson’s enormous, crocheted lions and Lone Twin’s Boat Project
In an edited extract from his final book, Emmanuel Cooper traces how the death of Hans Coper led to a renewed sense of energy in the work of Lucie Rie
Alice Kettle, David Gates and Jane Webb explain to Teleri Lloyd-Jones the vital role Royal Mail plays in their collaborative practice
PLUS our Degree Show Focus with some of the best new graduate work
Front
Features
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Pride of Britain
Shauna Richardson’s enormous, crocheted lions are set to be one of the talking points of the Cultural Olympiad. Liz Hoggard meets their maker
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Ship Shape
The Boat Project combines intricate craftsmanship with hundreds of stories. Liz Farrelly meets the artists behind the idea, Lone Twin, and jumps on board.
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Reviews
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Barnaby Barford: The Big Win
Released: 2 March 2012
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
10 September 2011 – 2 September 2012
Reviewed by Dr Jessica Hemmings - Read more
Lost in Lace
Released: 4 January 2012
Gas Hall,
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
29 October 2011 – 19 February 2012
Reviewed by Mary Schoeser - Read more
The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
Released: 4 January 2012
British Museum, WC1B
6 October 2011 – 19 February 2012
Reviewed by Shane Enright
Back
The magic of craft; In the first of a new series Grant Gibson goes behind the
scenes at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry; Magdalene Odundo on the things that inspire her; Tanya Harrod on convivial crafts, hacking and the W.I.







