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A Shared Journey: The Barkan Contemporary Ceramic Collection at the RISD Museum celebrates the power and joy of sharing knowledge, creativity, and objects—showing how these acts of generosity connect generations and cultures, now and into the future. The Barkan Contemporary Ceramic Collection, part of which was recently gifted to the RISD Museum, spans ceramics from the 1960s to the 2010s, offering an expansive array of works that reflect diverse artistic practices, cultural identities, and global perspectives. The collection highlights how ceramics—whether functional or sculptural—foster collaboration and dialogue, both within the ceramic community and beyond. By sharing their collection with a wider audience, the Barkans offer visitors and scholars the opportunity to engage with a dynamic, evolving medium that has long been a site of artistic exchange and innovation. Featuring texts by editor Elizabeth A. Williams, RISD Museum director Tsugumi Maki, artist and educator Annabeth Rosen, and art historian Ezra Shales, this volume underscores the interconnectedness of art and the ongoing impact of those who create, collect, and pass on their knowledge and passion for the medium.