Ceramic Review Issue 299

Andy Christian visits Clive Bowen in his Devon studio to talk about his making process and the influences behind his traditional slipware pots

CR’s pick of the crop of current ceramics exhibitions

Frances McDonald explores Beau–laid, an exhibition being held in central London that addresses concerns within contemporary art, craft and design

Egyptian potter Ibrahim Said discusses the meaning behind ancient Islamic jug filter carvings and how they have influenced his own work

Artistic director Barney Hare Duke reflects on the British Ceramics Biennial ahead of its return to Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate its tenth anniversary year

Colin Martin visits the encaustic tile installation at the V-A-C Foundation in Venice, to discover more about their background and manufacture

CR’s editor, Karen Bray visits Preston Fitzgerald’s London home to learn about his love of collecting ceramics and his work with emerging makers

Katie Spragg has achieved a lot since graduating from the Royal College of Art. Eva Masterman meets the artist to find out more about her ‘dual practice’

Ahead of the Oxford Ceramics Fair in October, the CPA’s Toby Brundin takes us through the challenges and opportunities of exhibiting at today’s ceramic shows

Mirka Golden-Hann shares a recipe for a bold green glaze

We focus on studio potter Dylan Bowen’s Monsters series