Attic Black Blog

Celebrate the season of harvest and wine-making. From the ancient Oschophoria festival to today’s Attica wine fairs, October carries the spirit of Dionysus—god of wine, festivity, and transformation.

This September, as we return to our routines and fresh resolutions, we look back to the inspiring visit of Nkosi Nesmith-Nelson — a recent UCLA Arts graduate and Student Volunteer at the American School’s Agora Excavations. At ATTIC BLACK, he created a series of ceramic tablets with modern, realistic designs, showing how ancient craft can become a canvas for contemporary expression and reminding us that true talent finds its voice in any medium.

Lazy Days and Lighter Work: Summer Rhythms at the Workshop. Even Roman emperors found it hard to take a proper break. This August, we’re giving the wheel a rest—our workshop will be closed from August 9–24, with lighter operations before and after.

Between January and June 2025, our team reproduced the name-piece of the Berlin Painter: a red-figure amphora showing Hermes and a satyr, now in the Antikensammlung, Berlin. Commissioned by a dedicated U.S. client, the project became more than a technical challenge —.......

This June, we’re thrilled to share a special commission that challenged and inspired us: the depiction of the Cynic philosopher Diogenes on an ancient-style vase. The request came from a client with a keen eye and sharp wit — the perfect...

In ancient Athens, the month of Mounichiōn—spanning mid-April to mid-May—was rich in spring symbolism and renewal. Its highlight was the Mounichia festival (where Kastella is located today), dedicated to Artemis, protector of young girls and harbors. On this day, maidens offered...