31/12/2024
Happy New Year 2025 to everyone who follows along, both here and in the printed bookazine HÅNDVÆRK
Without readers, no HÅNDVÆRK bookazine.
‘No bookazines, no craft’ would be an overstatement. However, as I look back during these final days of the year, I am encouraged by the many comments I have received telling me that HÅNDVÆRK is making a difference – for individual makers and artisans as well as for the field at large.
Since 2019, the bookazine has contributed to growing respect for crafts and craftspeople, whether in independent practices or in collaborations with designers or architects.
The visibility provided by the bookazine has also led to cross-fertilization in several cases, as articles have resulted in new collaborations and opportunities.
I thank The Danish Arts Foundation, which in December approved a grant to support the publication of HÅNDVÆRK in 2025.
I also thank the private foundations the Beckett Foundation, Bodil Pedersen Fonden and Lizzi og Mogens Staal Fonden. Your support makes it possible for me to continue to produce independent and carefully reported content.
Thanks to everyone who has sent me tips about makers, artisans, designers, artists and products that you wish to bring to my attention.
I am not able to cover it all, but I do appreciate all your helpful tips.
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