Before assuming you've snagged a piece of porcelain from the thrift, pay attention to its composition, feel, and weight to ...

Vladimir Kanevsky set out to be a sculptor, but a job listing completely changed his practice—and his life. A detail of Vladimir Kanevsky's Lemon Tree (2024–25) at the Frick Collection in New York.

The man most often credited as the original creator of European porcelain was a German by the name of Johann Friedrich Böttger. He was an alchemist—he said that he knew how to turn lead into gold.

Your grandmother's porcelain cups are not just old objects: they carry stories, memories and family traditions. Precisely ...

Designing contemporary interiors means balancing aesthetics with functionality. Today’s homes demand surfaces that withstand everyday life while elevating the overall look of a space. Whether you’re ...

To encounter Jeff Koons—still the most expensive living artist at auction—is to contemplate the themes that have clung to his work for decades: kitsch, spectacle, perfectionism. But he is also, at his ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive. Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non-porous, white, and translucent. The secret to ...

Pop into any antique store in the country and you’ll likely find at least one porcelain doll sitting on a shelf (probably next to the vintage figurines). But how much are these delicate dolls worth?