11 contemporary ceramics and glass from 'Ahead of the Curve' exhibition
Zhuang Xiaowei, Wang Qin, Han Xi, Peng Zanbin, Wan Liya, Wu Hao, Shao Changzong, Zhao Lantao, Wang Ping, 2010-2014

These 11 works of contemporary ceramics and glass by nine Chinese artists have been selected from the 45 pieces on show in ‘Ahead of the Curve: New China from China’, an exhibition that toured museums in Bristol, Cheltenham and Stoke-on-Trent during 2014 and 2015. Organised by three British curators, its aim was to ighlight the emerging scene in contemporary ceramics and glass in China. Bristol Museum contains the largest holding of Chinese glassware (rather than snuff-bottles) outside China, and these new pieces – of which three are glass, and eight are ceramics – are now set to complement the historic collections in a fresh and invigorating way.
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Title of artwork, date
11 contemporary ceramics and glass from 'Ahead of the Curve' exhibition, 2010-2014
Date supported
2016
Medium and material
porcelain, stoneware and glass
Dimensions
Various
Grant
19983
Total cost
58115

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