School is out for the summer, so what are you going to do with your kids? This summer Casa de Campo has loads going on for kids of all ages – so that parents can enjoy a bit of a vacation too! Read on to find out about everything that’s happening for kids in Casa […]
Tag: ceramics
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Mark Gordon’s homecoming at Chavón was and is fabulous!
After a 35 year absence from The Gallery at Altos de Chavón, Mark Gordon is back presenting his most recent work. On Tuesday February 23rd, we were excited to be part of the opening of his come-back exhibition at La Galeria’s second floor.
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Mark Gordon brings his impressive ceramic work once again to La Galería Altos de Chavón
It’s been 35 years since the last time Mark Gordon presented his work in La Galeria. From 1980 to 1983, Gordon designed and implemented a ceramics studio at Altos de Chavón, creating a vocational workshop for the people of La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
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Discover the Japanese Art of Rakú with Thimo Pimentel
It is with pleasure that we announce Thimo Pimentel will be back in town for the circulation of his book, “Fuego y Rakú,” a book detailing all you need to know about the art of rakú, a traditional type of Japanese pottery.
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Clearance sale at Emilio Robba in Altos de Chavón
If you were thinking about redesigning the interior of your home, then now it’s your chance as the Emilio Robba Art Studios is having a clearance sale and has 25% off all their merchandise!
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Indigenous legacy lives on at the Chavón ceramic workshop
The art of ceramics in the Dominican Republic dates back as far as when the Tainos inhabited the island, in the days when Columbus arrived proclaiming the Dominican Republic “the most beautiful that human eyes could see”. This art, this legacy, which has been handed down through generations, continues to thrive here in Altos de Chavón, […]
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Road trip to see the Fifth Ceramic Tile Triennial
Join us to visit the Fifth Ceramic Tile Triennial organized by renowned ceramist Thimo Pimentel, President of the Igneri Foundation, with the participation of artists from over 110 countries. On display from November 14 at the Museum of Modern Art, Santo Domingo.
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Traces From the Caribbean and Europe
Art fanatic? Well we have great news – next Thursday September 11th, the Altos de Chavón Art Foundation will inaugurate a new art exhibit “Traces from the Caribbean and Europe” from the artists Luis Muñoz (Dominican) and Aleksandar Azdic (Serbian). A collection that represents the artistic and cultural contributions of each artist.
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A toast to celebrate Emilio Robba’s beautiful new collection!
Last Friday the 5th of April Emilio Robba hosted a cocktail at the Altos de Chavón Art Studios by Emilio Robba in celebration of the launch of his latest collection. Despite the rainy skies, the occasion was a pleasant gathering of Casa de Campo villa owners, residents and guests who were excited to see the beautiful new pieces. The […]