Ceramics with an Agenda

rints have long been used in Britain to disseminate hard-hitting political and social commentary, whereas ceramics are rarely as confrontational. Many exceptions are among the pugnacious mugs, jugs and plates selected for , a display at the British Museum, London, from 12 January to 11 March 2018, supported by the Monument Trust. In this exhibition, utilitarian creamwares and pearl-wares are transformed with images appropriated from contemporary engravings into militant wares, fragile platforms criticising the latest political propaganda or blunder. Humour dissipates the uncomfortable truths in these satirical prints published in