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Maud & Mabel in 2023

Maud & Mabel in 2023

A highlight of Maud & Mabel exhibitions, new artists and conversations in 2023, and a sneak peak of more to come in 2024...
Seijaku / Stillness: The Gravity of Time

Seijaku / Stillness: The Gravity of Time

Objects bearing the weight of time take on a dignified presence, inviting viewers to appreciate its resilience and observe its strength against the test of time.
Detail of ceramics vessel in white with navy blue and red painterly marks

Poetic Evocations: Wintry Colours

Just as the dropping temperature and dark days can make us feel cold and sombre, and warm interiors and twinkling lights can make us feel warm and cosy, colours can elicit specific feelings and senses. 
Hiroshi Sugimoto Japanese Photographer - Maud and Mabel Blog

Hiroshi Sugimoto, Japanese Photographer

In our recent blog post on Naoshima Island we mentioned Hiroshi Sugimoto, as he created several site-specific pieces for the Japanese art island. Sugimoto is a photographer and artist who also explores architecture and performing arts. Find out more in our latest blogpost. 
Wabi Sabi: impermanent, incomplete and imperfect

Wabi Sabi: impermanent, incomplete and imperfect

The concept of Wabi-Sabi is one of the many philosophies to emerge from Japanese culture and enrich the lives of people across the world. Wabi-Sabi originated in Zen Buddhism and is foregrounded on the belief that everything, even objects, are impermanent, incomplete and imperfect.