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Interview with a private dealer of Japanese, Canadian, and Korean ceramics
Nathan Tichenor is a great friend and a private dealer, living in Vancouver, CA. He specializes in Japanese and Canadian ceramics, as well as Korean pottery. Check out his account on Instagram @leftcoast_artefacts (Left Coast Artefacts) to see more photos! Make sure to check out his thoughtful and educational videos and captions. #notsponsored
The Joys of Korean Pottery.
“My passion for pottery was awakened by the beauty of Joseon era pottery while visiting with my in-laws in Seoul. Historically overshadowed by the eloquent celadons of the Goryeo era, Joseon pottery has enjoyed growing appreciation.”
Verve, Tériade’s Legendarily Beautiful Art Magazine
“Verve’s legendary run began in 1937 with a striking cover by Henri Matisse. The first issue contained Dora Maar’s famous photos of Guernica and notable essays from Andre Gide and Andre Malraux. From the outset, Verve’s editor, Efstratios Eleftheriades, who went by Tériade , set incredibly high standards for the publication. Originally, funded by David Smart, whose publication company owned Esquire, Tériade was charged with creating the most beautiful magazine in the world…..”
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My wife would see the bird by itself, that bird always by itself. And she’d say, “Look, a gray heron.” I’d see the bird she was talking about. Maybe we’d be driving down the long driveway that leads to my parents’ house, which sits on a lake, and the bird would be standing watch on the point, looking out at the flatness of the water, keeping a vigil unto itself….