Contemporary forged metal design is an emerging, innovative international discipline. This exhibition represents a paradigm shift from the traditional discourse of the blacksmith and breaks new ground by synthesising and articulating the practice of creative working with forged metal. Fifteen international metal artists whose practice has been identified as having a significant impact present their work. They represent a new wave of contemporary artists who have developed an innovative, design-led practice. It reflects how the conceptual territory of the discipline is evolving, and explores the changing significance of working with a centuries-old medium and process within a 21st century context. Multi-modal aspects of the exhibition showcase the visually exciting craft of working with hot metal, and the invention and innovation that is an integral part of the making process.