Fancy a cuppa? The expression is so incredibly quotidian, so ingrained in domestic existence; regardless of where on the globe one finds oneself, people are drinking and offering refreshment in the ...

Japan's Shoji Hamada is regarded as one of the most influential masters of studio pottery and has inspired more potters around the world than any other figure. Three of his pieces are on display this ...

Shōji Hamada 濱田 庄司 (Japanese, 1894-1978) 1972, painted decoration, 8.5cm high Given by Hamada Shinsaku and Hamada Atsuya on a visit to the Mashiko Pottery in September 1972.

Many of Mashiko's ancient pottery kilns were crushed by Japan's massive earthquake, which also left its world-famous ceramics in shards. But two months later, its craftsmen are picking up the pieces.

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Leach, whose grandfather, Bernard, with the help of Hamada, started The Leach Pottery in England in 1920, will be present at Friday’s opening. In addition to choosing the top award winners at the show ...