The Artistry of Edmund de Waal
Objects for me are akin to words, so I think I am making poems.
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How are stories told – and what power and inspirations lie in ancient art forms reinvented? Internationally acclaimed artist, author, and 2019 Harman/Eisner Artist in Residence Edmund de Waal discusses his creative process and works. From interventions and artworks exploring themes from diaspora and memorial to anxiety and the color white made for historic spaces and museums, to writing an award-winning memoir, de Waal’s groundbreaking works command our attention.
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