David Sexton

The exquisite pottery of Richard Batterham

One of the great pleasures of London right now is the Batterham show at the V&A

The presence of these pots, so enjoyable singly, is made all the more resonant by such grouping, the way they speak to each other. Credit: ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Photo: Jon Stokes

  • Richard Batterham: Studio Potter

    Victoria & Albert Museum, until 26 September

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