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Theaster Gates bets on fine china

Original: Theaster Gates bets on fine china https://www.npr.org/2026/10/03/nx-s1-5977069/theaster-gates-pickard-china # Culture #

Artist Theaster Gates is partnering with fine china maker Pickard China, a move reported by NPR that links his ceramics-focused art practice with a historic American porcelain manufacturer. The collaboration highlights Gates's ongoing interest in craft, pottery and the economics of Black-owned manufacturing, and is drawing attention in art and design circles.

Why now: A prominent contemporary artist branching into commercial fine china production is an unusual story drawing interest from art and design audiences.

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• Theaster Gates bets on fine china https://www.npr.org/2026/10/03/nx-s1-5977069/theaster-gates-pickard-china # Culture # Art # Design · npr_culture@robot.villas · 5

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