Ebony Russell, Suspiciously Beautiful: OXO Openwork, 2023, porcelain and stain
We are thrilled to share a landmark achievement - Cynthia Corbett Gallery is the first fine art gallery to have two of its artists receive the prestigious Brookfield Properties Craft Award in collaboration with Crafts Council, Collect Art Fair and Cynthia Corbett Gallery.
In 2020, Matt Smith was the first to be honoured, and now in 2025, we are immensely proud that Ebony Russell has received this significant recognition. Their groundbreaking contributions to contemporary craft continue to push boundaries, and we are privileged to champion their work.
In 2020, Matt Smith was the first to be honoured, and now in 2025, we are immensely proud that Ebony Russell has received this significant recognition. Their groundbreaking contributions to contemporary craft continue to push boundaries, and we are privileged to champion their work.
Adding to this exciting moment, our founder, Cynthia Valianti Corbett, was interviewed by Artsy in What Art Collectors Need to Know About Craft Works, featuring Matt Smith (read here). Meanwhile, Artsy's 5 Artists on Our Radar in March spotlights Ebony Russell (read here). It’s inspiring to see craft taking center stage.
At Collect 2025 we celebrated our 10th anniversary at the fair. From 28 February - 2 March (with preview days on 26-27 February), at Stand W19 in the West Wing of Somerset House, showcasing a spectacular selection of contemporary craft. This milestone year featured seven remarkable artists: Ebony Russell, Matt Smith, Emilie Taylor, SaeRi Seo, Freya Bramble-Carter, Jemma Gowland, and Carolyn Tripp.
Our theme this year “Ceramics as a Vessel for Personal and Cultural Expression” explored the power of ceramics to convey personal histories, cultural identities, and social change. These thought-provoking pieces delve into themes of displacement, gender, heritage, and societal transformation.
Our theme this year “Ceramics as a Vessel for Personal and Cultural Expression” explored the power of ceramics to convey personal histories, cultural identities, and social change. These thought-provoking pieces delve into themes of displacement, gender, heritage, and societal transformation.
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Thursday, 27 February – 15:30 | Cynthia Corbett Gallery (West Wing, W19)
Matt Smith, artist and historian, will discuss his project The Sad and Melancholy Tale of Gustavus Guydickens 1730-1802, which is debuting at Collect, after the exhibition in 2024 at Kensington Palace.
Friday, 28 February – 15:30 | Cynthia Corbett Gallery (West Wing, W19)
Ebony Russell discusses her new body of work, inspired by Josiah Wedgwood, and her excitement for being shortlisted for this year's Brookfield Properties Craft Award.
Additionally, don't miss the panel discussion featuring Matt Smith:
Friday, 28 February – 16:30–17:15Feedback Loops: How Makers Make Collections, and Collections Make Makers. This conversation will explore the evolving relationship between makers and public collections. Hosted by Deborah Ridley, Crafts Council Senior Collections and Programme Manager the talk will include Matt Smith, Adi Toch and Bruno Romanelli.
View full talks programme here.
Matt Smith, artist and historian, will discuss his project The Sad and Melancholy Tale of Gustavus Guydickens 1730-1802, which is debuting at Collect, after the exhibition in 2024 at Kensington Palace.
Friday, 28 February – 15:30 | Cynthia Corbett Gallery (West Wing, W19)
Ebony Russell discusses her new body of work, inspired by Josiah Wedgwood, and her excitement for being shortlisted for this year's Brookfield Properties Craft Award.
Additionally, don't miss the panel discussion featuring Matt Smith:
Friday, 28 February – 16:30–17:15Feedback Loops: How Makers Make Collections, and Collections Make Makers. This conversation will explore the evolving relationship between makers and public collections. Hosted by Deborah Ridley, Crafts Council Senior Collections and Programme Manager the talk will include Matt Smith, Adi Toch and Bruno Romanelli.
View full talks programme here.
