
Edmund de Waal
London-based artist, master potter, and author
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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Edmund de Waal on Pottery, Poetry, and the Act of Letting Go
London-based artist, Edmund de Waal, discusses his infatuation with Japan, his affinity for Isamu Noguchi, and the roles of rhythm and breath in his work. He explores the power of language and time in a poem by Paul Celan, his collaborative exhibition with Sally Mann, his childhood memories of cathedrals, and the mentorship of potter Jeffrey Whiting. The concept of letting go is also explored through personal experiences and grief.