Master of the craft: Artisan series

In a photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers.

"As technology becomes capable of creating soulless perfection, so we hunger for imperfection – for the rough beauty that bears the imprint of the fallible human hand." – Dinah Hall

Master of the Craft: The music maker

Design News > African Design / Music & Sound Design

In the fifth in a photographic series focused on the hands of artisans, we visit a man who turns simple planks of wood and metal pipes into objects that sing. >

9 Dec 15
Master of the craft: Vespa mechanic

Design News > African Design / Art & Photography / Craft

In the fourth in a photographic series focused on the hands of artisans, we look at the greased and oiled fingers of a Vespa mechanic. >

12 Nov 15
Master of the craft: Kitemaker

Design News > African Design / Art & Photography / Craft

For thousands of years, kites have represented fun, energy and freedom. In a photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers. >

6 Nov 15
Master of the craft: Orthopaedic surgeon

Design News > Art & Photography

In the second instalment of our photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers. Today we look at an orthopaedic surgeon. >

29 Oct 15
Master of the craft: Surfboard shaper

Design News > Art & Photography

In a photo series focusing on master artisans, we look at the hands of the makers. Today we look at a master surfboard shaper. >

22 Oct 15

Master of the craft: Artisan series

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