The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, initiated in 2016 to celebrate craftsmanship, recently returned to Madrid, awarding Japanese ceramic artist Kunimasa Aoki €50,000 for his unique work. Aoki's terracotta figure showcases a blend of traditional pottery techniques and innovative firing processes, highlighting the intricate beauty of craft. Amid a summer heatwave, key figures from design and journalistic domains gathered to engage with a variety of crafted objects, reflecting on their cultural significance in today's mass production era. The prize emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and its evolving narratives, urging society to appreciate handmade artistry.
"The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize has given a platform to global makers who both preserve and rethink craft's place in an increasingly mass-manufactured world."
"Kunimasa Aoki's curved terracotta figure was praised for its intricate surface details that form 'little universes' and the tenacity involved in its unique firing process."
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