Official launch: The World of Hiroe Swen, digital archive

Join Hiroe Swen in the gallery for the official launch of her digital archive, and to view a pop-up exhibition of her work.

This public launch will include presentations by: Grace Cochrane - independent curator, writer, historian of contemporary crafts and design; Meghen Jones, Associate Professor of Art History, New York State College of Ceramics of Alfred University (participating with recorded message); Paul Davis, ceramicist; and Jacqueline Clayton, ceramicist and teacher.

"Over more than 50 years, Hiroe (nee Takebe) Swen has been a major inspiration to those working in Australian studio ceramics, bringing a particular perspective that was unusual at its outset and has remained a significant example to others ever since." Grace Cochrane AM.

For more information on the exhibition and archive visit https://dhg.anu.edu.au/event_post/the-world-of-hiroe-swens-ceramic-art-digital-archive-launch-and-pop-up-exhibition/.

The world of Hiroe Swen digital archive is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and the ACT Government through ArtsACT funding.