EP3: Post-Craft

by Alex Coles (Editor), Catharine Rossi (Editor)

An examination of the notion of craft as it moves from moves from “modern craft” to “post-craft” amid new economies of making. The notion of the handmade has shifted from the margins to center stage. Craft's value is increasingly recognized across creative, economic, social, cultural, and political contexts. Amid dissolving disciplinary boundaries and the widespread appropriation of craft, its meaning is changing. While its claims to values such as authenticity and anti-consumerism are questionable, the role of craft is poised to be optimized within the contemporary climate. Amid new economies of making, as craft moves from “modern craft” to “post-craft,” we need to examine not only the practice of craft but also its mediation and interpretation.

176 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2022

Reviews

[Mikki Janower · Rating 4 out of 5]

Craft in a post-craft era is a fascinating and relevant topic; I was excited to find this. Some of the contributors were better than others, but the good ones were great and have changed my thinking in meaningful ways. Worth a non-completist read.