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The Return of Craft: How Hand-Built Objects are Once Again Gaining Prestige

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In an age dominated by automation, instant gratification, and mass production, something quietly revolutionary is happening – craft is making a comeback. And there’s seemingly a growing hunger for the tangible, as appreciation of the beauty, skill, imperfections, and authenticity of hand-thrown vase or embroidered wall hanging grows.

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Artistic Mediums of 2025: Where Touch and Technique Meet

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These include: Textile Art Though the textile arts were, for a long time, marginalized from larger conversations on fine art, these woven wonders have enjoyed a rise in prominence as an increasing array of artists have embraced the field and its potential.

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What Makes a Work of Art Timeless in an Age Obsessed with Now?

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Endlessly scrolling, swiping, and double-tapping amid a wave of stories, photos, and tweets, it’s easy to feel the weight of now, and art has been swept into this current. Instead, timeless art is defined by emotional depth, human universality, and authentic insight that continues to be enjoyed centuries later.

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Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market

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To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Several decades ago, the art world was quite different. African American artists were largely not included, and their accomplishments went overlooked.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Rare Arie Meaders Rooster Dish. Auctions & Appraisals (July 2016).

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Rare Arie Meaders Rooster Dish. Auctions & Appraisals (July 2016).