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.

Blue-and-white porcelain and famille rose are two iconic varieties from China, renowned for their exquisite underglaze and intricate overglaze patterns. Interestingly, their origins and evolution owe ...

From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the vibrant tapestry of Chinese identity. For centuries, the ...

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.

In the long history of Chinese porcelain art, one type of porcelain stands apart. Its appearance is akin to the first splash of vibrant color on a monochrome canvas, laying the foundation for the ...

The sweeping history of Delft’s exquisite blue-and-white ceramics stretches across the globe. Cath Pound explores an intriguing tale of obsession, piracy and long-held secrets. The striking ...

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 ...

In vivo studies have shown that chipping of the veneering porcelain is the major failure mode for zirconia dental restorations. 27,28 The TMT during aging could be a contributory factor for chipping.