ABOUT THE ARCHIVE
Giving meaning to clay
Held for a While is an interactive art project where a ceramic plate becomes a temporary guest in your home. By using this object for a year and documenting your experiences, we collectively build a unique archive of everyday moments. After your entry, you will receive an email with details on how to share your photos.
The process
01. Adopt
Adopt a plate for one year. A commitment made to an object.
02. Use
Use it at your own table. Make it a part of your daily life and routine.
03. Share
Tell your story online and reply to the email you receive.
Please respond to the email you receive to securely upload your images and contribute to our growing archive of beautiful daily life moments.
COLLABORATIONS • CULTURE • CONNECTION • TEMPORARY OWNERSHIP • SOCIAL HERITAGE • PARTICIPATION • ART PROJECT • COLLECTIONS •
Our engagement
We work closely with cultural institutions and local groups to provide these personal histories with a safe space. Through these connections, our archive grows organically, ensuring the social legacy of the plates is preserved for the future. Together, we transform a simple object into a carrier of many unique human stories.