Arturo Mora Benavent has been selected by the Traditional Building Cultures Foundation and INTBAU Spain as the master craftsperson of the month for January 2024.
Arturo descends from a line of ceramicists going back to the 18th century. For over 30 years he has had his own workshop, where he explores and refines the art of traditional lustreware.
The lustre technique reached its peak in the 15th century, coinciding with Valencia’s cultural and economic heyday, with its port as the main route of export. The lustre technique was revived in the late 19th century thanks to demand from contemporary architectural movements. This helped to keep this craft alive in Manises up to the 21st century.
You can discover more about his work and activity in his profile in the Spanish Network of Traditional Building Crafts Masters:
