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COTTA is an innovative object design studio specialising in ceramics, where we craft installations and tableware that challenge traditional perspectives. Our expertise lies in creating ceramic pieces that blend artistic with practical functionality.Founded by designers and artists Avia Haimi and Aviv La Oz Kalif, COTTA is driven by a vision of reimagining everyday objects, especially those related to dining, to explore fresh dimensions of eating culture and the tablewares we use.Our creative process encompasses everything from initial concepts to final production. Inspired by people, food, and the communal experience of gathering around a table, our studio not only crafts ceramics but also offers pottery classes to inspire and create a new creative comunnity that is engaged in our creation. The studio is a creative work space that deepens the dialogue between craftsmanship, sharing thought and expiriences.Collaborating with museums, we showcase our installations, bridging the gap between art and design and inviting others to join us in this exploration of creativity and functionality.

[awards]

2020 - The Andy Covid-19 Support Grant.
2021 - Excellence Prize, the Department of Ceramic and Glass Design, Bezalel.
2022 - Andy 2.0 2022 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Ceramics. 
2022 - Global Design Graduate Show 2022 winners in collaboration with Gucci. 
2023 - Excellence Prize, the Department of Ceramic and Glass Design, Bezalel. 
2023 - The professional development program for designers of the Edmond de Rothschild Center Foundation.
2023 - “First studio” scholarship,  Benyamini Center, Contemporary Ceramics Center.scholarship,  Benyamini Center, Contemporary Ceramics Center.

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[exhibitions & fairs]

2020 - LaCulture Relief, Mazeh 9, Tel-Aviv.
2020 - “Inspiration Takes Shape”. GINA Gallery, Tel-Aviv.
2022 - “Tea Party”. King Solomon Hotel, Jerusalem. 
2022 - “Craft of Disappearance," Philistine Museum, Ashdod.
2023 - “Arte Laguna Prize,” ARSENALE NORD, Venice, Italy.
2023 - “Moving Food," Philistine Museum, Ashdod.
2023 - “Storm of brains” Royal Beach Hotel, Tel-Aviv.
2023 - Fresh paint, Design fair, Port of Jaffa,Tel-Aviv .
2023 - LaCulture Makers Fair, Amiad Center, Jaffa, Tel-Aviv.
2023 - "Stop on time", Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center.
2023 - Edir Napoli, 5th edition, Nepals.
2024 - “Take a seat”, collaboration with Tollman’s and Fresh paint production.
2024 - Fresh paint, Design fair, Hadar Yosef, Tel-Aviv.
2024 - “Paint”, Design Museum Hulon.

Contemporary Ceramics Center.

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