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As it enters its 77th year, Contemporary Applied Arts takes over gallery@oxo in South Bank’s iconic Oxo Tower Wharf for ‘Craft in Evolution’, a group exhibition showcasing the work of 25 talented makers which explores the dynamic relationship between craftsmanship and contemporary innovation.

The exhibition brings together a diverse range of disciplines, from glass to ceramics and jewellery. Each maker represents a unique voice within the broader narrative of craft. Visitors experience a conversation between past and future, with works that range from intricate objects that pay homage to historical forms, to bold, experimental pieces that embrace new materials, technologies and processes.

The exhibition invites reflection on how contemporary makers are both preserving and redefining techniques in response to the modern world. It celebrates craftsmanship as a living, breathing practice — one that continues to evolve and inspire. By showcasing a vibrant mix of established and emerging makers, ‘Craft in Evolution’ underscores the ongoing vitality of the applied arts, illustrating how CAA’s member-makers continue to shape the future of craft and design in exciting and unexpected ways.

London’s original applied arts gallery, Contemporary Applied Arts has been a dynamic driver of innovation since 1948. Craft in Evolution is presented by Contemporary Applied Arts at gallery@oxo in Oxo Tower Wharf. gallery@oxo is owned and managed by Coin Street Community Builders.