Facets of the Same Nature: A Survey of Contemporary Dutch Ceramics (Tonk Foundation, 1993)

A scarce, visually rich catalogue published for the traveling exhibition Facets of the Same Nature, showcasing the energy and innovation of Dutch contemporary ceramics in the late 20th century. The book brings together eighteen artists and highlights the Netherlands’ long tradition of ceramic design while focusing on the experimental, individual voices that defined the 1990s scene.

Includes insightful texts and context:

• Preface: Paul R. Brouwer (Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation)
• Personal Preface/Essay: Garth Clark (“Contemporary Dutch Ceramics”)
• Curatorial Essay: Erik Voorrips (Tonk Foundation)
• Additional texts by Paul Brouwer, Drs. Ilse Nelis, and others
• Color photography throughout (photographers include Pieter Vandermeer; additional photo credits listed)

Curated and produced by the Tonk Foundation (Rotterdam–New York), the catalogue discusses themes such as material “nature,” individualism, economy of form, and the Netherlands’ distinctive spatial sensibility in ceramic art. Perfect for collectors, ceramicists, students of design, and anyone passionate about modern studio pottery and European craft.

Highlights

• Rich color plates of Dutch studio ceramics
• Essays that frame the movement within broader art and design history
• Produced for a U.S. tour beginning September 1993, offering a representative overview of Dutch ceramics of the period
• Bibliographic and credit pages for researchers

Physical details (from the book):

• Publisher: Tonk Foundation, Rotterdam–New York
• Year: 1993
• Softcover exhibition catalogue
• Language: English (with translation by Alston Purvis)
• ISBN: 9090063234

Ideal for: ceramic artists, design libraries, museum professionals, and collectors of Dutch art, studio pottery, and exhibition catalogues.

A concise, authoritative snapshot of late‑20th‑century Dutch ceramics—both an attractive visual record and a useful research resource.