The German toy industry is renowned for its deep tradition and high level of craftsmanship. One of the most colourful and unique places to learn about its history and development is the Museum of the German Toy Industry. This museum not only tells the story of the toy-making process, but also shows how technology and materials have changed over the decades. The Museum of the German Toy Industry ...

Neva Waldt is an art doll author and a member of NIADA, an international organisation of doll artists, born and raised in Texas where her family is fourth generation. She received her degree in fine art from Sam Houston State University. After graduation, Neva Waldt began her career as a graphic designer and has worked in the field for 25 years. ....

The DailyDollNews choice for July was an interview with Yulia Veller, a member of the jury of the VI season of the Gaudir international virtual contest of author's dolls. Yulia Veller is the deputy head of the Art Doll Section of the Creative Union of Artists of DPI, winner of the "Pandora Platinum" award, 2 times winner of the international art doll competition "History of fashion". Her works decorate private collections in the USA, Europe and Russia, ...

Bob Quinn was born in 1948 and showed an interest in art from an early age. His journey began in the Irish advertising business where he had a long and successful career as a commercial artist and designer. During these years he ran a successful design and production company, which enabled him to accumulate a wealth of experience and knowledge of ...

The art of creating author dolls is a unique and exciting field in which talented artists realise their wildest fantasies and creative ideas. One such outstanding artist is Anna Abigail Brahms, whose work has been recognised and admired around the world. Anna Abigail Brahms was born with an innate affinity for art. She studied art history at the Jerusalem ...

In the world of puppetry, there are works that are not only pleasing to the eye, but also immerse the viewer in deep reflection, evoking a whole range of emotions. One such unique phenomenon is the work of the Namdakov family, who through their dolls tell us about the rich and multifaceted culture of the Buryat people. Their project "Ulger: Fairy Tales and Dreams" is more than that, ...

Vilma Goriunoviene, a talented artist from Lithuania, found her way to doll making almost by accident, but this hobby has become much more than just a hobby or a profession for her. Vilma Goriunoviene's path to puppetry began about 20 years ago when she studied ceramics at the Academy of Arts. It was there that she first tried working with plastic and ...

In the art world, there are awards that not only recognise the talent of artists, but also inspire a new generation of masters. One such award is the Max Oskar Arnold Prize, which is awarded annually in the German city of Neustadt-by-Coburg. This event has become an integral part of the cultural life of the city and attracts the attention of puppeteers and puppetry lovers from all over the world. The Max Oskar Arnold Prize was established ...

June 2024 promises to be an eventful year for collectors, art lovers and festival-goers. Fairs and exhibitions invite visitors to explore the art. Here are a few events that may catch your attention. Toy & Train Collectors Fair 2024, will be held on 9 June in Shepton Mallet, UK. This toy and model train event will be a collector's paradise. ....

The passion for miniatures has become not only a hobby, but also an art that is winning the hearts of people all over the world. One of the brightest representatives of this wonderful world is Gale Elena Bantock, a talented miniature artist from the UK. Gale Elena Bantock was born and raised in the UK, where she showed an interest in creativity and art from an early age. Having completed a degree at the prestigious West Dean ...