Lladro is not just a brand, it is a true legend in the world of porcelain, epitomising high artistry and the philosophy of a positive attitude to life. Founded in 1953 by three brothers Lladro - Jose, Vicente and Julian - in a small Spanish town Alfara de patria, the company has since won the hearts of collectors and connoisseurs of beauty around the world. ...

Ankie Daanen is an art doll author and a member of the international organisation of doll artists NIADA. For over 30 years she has been creating dolls that are not just pleasing to the eye, but also tell stories, evoke emotions and inspire. Her path to this art began with an unexpected career turn from schoolteacher to world-renowned doll maker. The turning point in Ankie ...

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 ...

DailyDollNews' choice for May is the international exhibition "Time of the Dolls" which will open its doors from 23 to 26 May 2024 and invites all doll and Teddy bear lovers to join. "Time of the Dolls" is one of the premier events for artists, collectors and anyone interested in contemporary author dolls. It is an event that attracts the attention of both Russian and ...

Simon and Halbig was a well-known factory that specialised in the production of doll heads, arms and legs. Although they did not produce doll bodies, their products have always attracted the attention of antique doll collectors. The history of Simon and Halbig began in 1839 when they became a family business. In 1869, the factory began producing doll heads from ...

DailyDollNews' choice for February was the international prize for contemporary doll art - the Max Oscar Arnold Prize. The theme for 2024 is Sweet Sixteen. The Max Oscar Arnold Art Prize is of great importance in the world of puppetry: it is often referred to as the "Oscars for puppeteers". This prestigious prize has been awarded annually since 1995 on behalf of the city of Neustadt-by-Coburg in Germany. The awarding ...

Laurence Ruet is a talented artist who discovered the world of doll making by chance. Inspired by an exhibition of art dolls in 1995, at the Château de Meylan, she decided to try her hand at this art. Laurence Ruet was fascinated by the exhibits and decided to create her own doll. Laurence Ruet received her first commission to create a doll after an exhibition of two of her works ...

On 5 and 6 October 2023 in Nizhny Novgorod, the Governor's House hosted the premiere of a new doll by the world-famous author Hildegard Gunzel. The visit of the German master and the new creation was a real surprise for fans of her talent. The image of the Russian beauty, on which Hildegard Gunzel has been working for almost 3 years, reflects not only her mastery of doll-making techniques, but also her ...

Sabine Vogel is a well-known dollmaker from Germany. She makes one-of-a-kind articulated porcelain dolls. Sabine experiments with many materials, but her main focus remains porcelain - a material that seems to be timeless and possesses timeless beauty and vibrancy. Each piece has a story to tell. Sabine Vogel takes full care of the entire image, ...

Artist, doll maker Sylvia Weser was born and lived in Germany. Her dolls have many awards - the best doll in Europe, awards in several Eurodoll nominations. Even in her youth she was interested in art and took up painting and sculpture. Her love for dolls started with collecting. When Sylvia made her first clay and plasticine dolls she realised that ...