The Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Dictionary of American Ceramics, 1945 onward
Bonded Pair Teapot
Seth Rainville
Discover the Marks and works of 20th & 21st century American ceramic artists.
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These artists exemplify the rich diversity and creativity within the world of ceramics. Visit their Artist Pages to appreciate their artistry and explore more about their remarkable contributions to American studio ceramics.
Curious about TMP?
Curious about TMP?
The Marks Project (TMP) encourages you to be curious, to discover ceramic artists, and to identify marks. TMP brings ceramic artists and sculptors working in the USA from 1945 onward to you.
Each ceramic artist has a unique Artist Page that is continuously updated as new information and/or artwork and mark images become available, documenting each ceramic artist’s career and influence.
You can browse collections from renowned institutions and private collectors. At TMP we work to promote collaborations and foster unity within the ceramics community.
Artist: James Aarons. Photo: TMP
Growing, growing, growing
Marks 7300 Objects 7225
Collections 93 Artist pages 2320
Curator Emerita
Gardiner Museum, Toronto, Canada
Artist: Beatrice Wood
Featured Collections
TMP collaborates with the finest public and private collections of modern and contemporary American ceramics in the United States. Browse collections to learn about artists and their works. Reach out to us to become a collection partner.
The Crocker Art Museum
Sacramento, California
Everson Museum of Art
Syracuse, New York
American Museum of Ceramic Art
Pamona, California
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