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.

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.

Porcelain tile's heat and frost resistance make it an excellent surface for outdoor living. What’s trending in porcelain tiles to enhance your home this year? And why is this a material you should ...

When you think about tile countertops, what probably leaps to mind are the ubiquitous small squares separated by thick grout lines that you tore out of your last kitchen or master bath when you ...

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 ...

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Fine, crisp and translucent. Many years ago, a dance between clay and fire gave rise to a tangible piece of art: porcelain. Flames in kilns around China have been burning since the Xia and Shang ...

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 ...