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Paolo Porelli and Mattia Vernocchi: Contemporary Ceramics from Italy at Stadtmuseum Siegburg, Siegburg

Paolo Porelli and Mattia Vernocchi: Contemporary Ceramics from Italy is on view at Stadtmuseum Siegburg, Siegburg July 11 – August 30, 2026 Divenire: tra materia, storia e naturaBecoming: between matter, history and nature In this exhibition, the Italian ceramic artists Paolo Porelli and Mattia Vernocchi present two forms of expression with distinct artistic connotations that […]

Ceramics NowAug 5, 2026
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The City That Makes: Jingdezhen

Notes from the 52nd IAC Congress, satellite exhibitions and the 2026 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale By Olivia Fero There is a street in Jingdezhen for glaze and a street for bisque, a street for tiles, a street for tools, a street for decals. Whole districts specialise the way organs specialise: underglaze painting here, porcelain […]

Ceramics NowAug 5, 2026
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Art of the “Formless”: The Ceramics of Charles Bound

By Stephen F. Eisenman Belated discovery of a mature artist I first came across Charles Bound’s work in September 2024, at Contemporary Ceramics on Great Russell Street in London, opposite the British Museum. I’d visited the gallery from time to time over the years, but after I moved to England in Spring 2024, my attendance […]

Ceramics NowJul 30, 2026
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Gabriel Chaile: Archaeology of Memory at Whitechapel Gallery, London

Gabriel Chaile: Archaeology of Memory is on view at Whitechapel Gallery, London April 1 – September 6, 2026 Whitechapel Gallery presents a new commission from Argentinian Lisbon-based artist Gabriel Chaile (b. 1985, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina). Archaeology of Memory (Arqueología de la Memoria) offers audiences a significant opportunity to engage with Chaile’s work, following […]

Ceramics NowJul 29, 2026
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Xanthe Somers & Yacout Hamdouch: Poetic Threads | Spotlight: James Barnor at October Gallery, London

Xanthe Somers & Yacout Hamdouch: Poetic Threads | Spotlight: James Barnor is on view at October Gallery, London July 2 – August 15, 2026 October Gallery continues its season of Contemporary African Art, with a stimulating exhibition that pairs new works by Zimbabwean ceramicist, Xanthe Somers, with colourful paintings by Moroccan artist Yacout Hamdouch, who […]

Ceramics NowJul 28, 2026
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Anna Maria Maiolino: Poetic Earth at MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lisbon

Anna Maria Maiolino: Poetic Earth is on view at MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lisbon March 25 – August 31, 2026 Curators: João Pinharanda and Sérgio Mah MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology presents Poetic Earth, a major exhibition by Anna Maria Maiolino, one of the most acclaimed and influential […]

Ceramics NowJul 27, 2026
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Where Form Meets the Boundless

By Amy Gogarty In Vancouver, Jig Art has a reputation for presenting art, including ceramics, that builds cultural bridges. While the gallery showcases artists from diverse backgrounds, much of their focus in on ethnically Chinese artists. The Greater Vancouver Region is one of the most multi-cultural in North America, with visible minorities representing over 50% […]

Ceramics NowJul 27, 2026
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Phantasms and Frequencies: liminal sculptures by Julia Ellen Lancaster

By Ashley Thorpe Julia Ellen Lancaster has become highly regarded for creating clay sculptures that are as complex as they are intuitive. For Phantasms and Frequencies, a solo exhibition held from 18 June – 5 July 2026 at the Liminal Gallery in Margate, UK, she created a painterly series of free-standing and wall-based sculptures that […]

Ceramics NowJul 24, 2026
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Ceramics Now

Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History at the American Museum of Ceramic Art

Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History is on view at the American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA June 27 – November 29, 2026 Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History is on view June 27–November 29, 2026 at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona, CA. AMOCA’s exhibition Fractured Foundations coincides with […]

Ceramics NowJul 21, 2026
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The week’s news in the ceramic art world – July 20, 2026

The week’s news in the ceramic art world – July 20, 2026 🙌 Last month, we announced an open call for Ceramics Now Annual, a new flagship publication launching this December (when we also celebrate 16 years of Ceramics Now). Published in print and digital editions, the Annual will feature at least 20 artists selected […]

Ceramics NowJul 20, 2026
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Anna Milczanowska: Blooming. A Story About Earth at Craftica Gallery, Warsaw

Anna Milczanowska: Blooming. A Story About Earth is on view at Craftica Gallery, Warsaw June 24 – August 5, 2026 Craftica Gallery is pleased to present Blooming. A Story About Earth, a solo exhibition by Anna Milczanowska, whose pit-fired ceramic sculptures explore questions of growth, transformation, and material memory. Bringing together a new body of […]

Ceramics NowJul 17, 2026
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Mia Akrap: Stronger Than Bone at TROTOAR Gallery, Zagreb

Mia Akrap: Stronger Than Bone is on view at TROTOAR Gallery, Zagreb June 10 – September 5, 2026 Curator: Gabriella Rebello Kolandra Trotoar is pleased to present Stronger Than Bone, a new solo exhibition by Mia Akrap. Working across ceramics, sculpture, and installation, Akrap draws on autobiography, memory, and feminist perspectives to explore questions of […]

Ceramics NowJul 14, 2026
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Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026: Earth Makes

Clay, land, and planetary imagination in South Korea’s leading ceramics biennale From September 18 to November 1, 2026, the 13th edition of the Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale unfolds across Gyeonggi Province, South Korea’s historic heartland of ceramics. Anchored in Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju—three cities closely tied to clay, kilns, and ceramic production—the Biennale has, since its […]

Ceramics NowJul 13, 2026
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Production Potter at Farmhouse Pottery, Woodstock, Vermont

Production Potter at Farmhouse Pottery, Woodstock, Vermont Posted on July 10, 2026 Location: Woodstock, VTType: Full or Part Time Positions AvailableSalary Range: $20 – $22/ hour Primary Responsibilities:• Production Pottery• Customer Interactions• Wheel Workshops Production Pottery:• Throw, hand build and finish the assigned pottery pieces in a timely manner at our standing wheels• Maintain the […]

Ceramics NowJul 10, 2026
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Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026: Earth Makes

Clay, land, and planetary imagination in South Korea’s leading ceramics biennale From September 18 to November 1, 2026, the 13th edition of the Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale unfolds across Gyeonggi Province, South Korea’s historic heartland of ceramics. Anchored in Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju—three cities closely tied to clay, kilns, and ceramic production—the Biennale has, since its […]

Ceramics NowJul 10, 2026
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ClayZieFest 2026: 4 Days of Ceramic Madness

In August 2026, Belgium will become the beating heart of the international ceramics community. From 20 to 23 August 2026, a former industrial site will be transformed into a vibrant, multi-stage festival where fire meets form, creativity meets craft, and artists from around the world gather to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most tactile […]

Ceramics NowJul 9, 2026
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Intersections: Craig Underhill and Kate Wickham at Kellie Miller Arts Gallery, Brighton

Intersections: Craig Underhill and Kate Wickham is on view at Kellie Miller Arts Gallery, Brighton June 27 – August 17, 2026 KMA Gallery in Brighton, UK, presents the exhibition Intersections from 27 June to 17 August 2026, featuring ceramicist Craig Underhill and painter Kate Wickham. Combining two artists united in their individual ethos to dissect […]

Ceramics NowJul 8, 2026
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Jihyun Kim: Selected works, 2023-2026

Jihyun Kim: Selected works, 2023-2026 Salty Fairy Ring Project, 2025-2026 This series was inspired by Jihyun’s grandmother’s ritual of placing a small ceramic jar filled with salt near the entrance of their South Korean home. This jar was believed to prevent negative energy and evil spirits from entering the household, and it is a widely […]

Ceramics NowJul 2, 2026
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Jihyun Kim

Jihyun Kim Jihyun Kim (b. 1997) is a ceramic designer from South Korea. Holding a Master of Arts in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art, her work is recognized internationally and was showcased at events such as Milan Design Week and the British Ceramic Biennale. She is currently creating works in her […]

Ceramics NowJul 2, 2026
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A Pottery Retreat in India: A Creative Getaway with Aura Pottery

In a world that moves increasingly fast, many people are searching for experiences that allow them to slow down, create with their hands, and reconnect with themselves. Pottery retreats have become one of the most rewarding ways to do exactly that. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced ceramic artist, a pottery retreat offers […]

Ceramics NowJul 1, 2026
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Moon Jar; An Axis at Gallery LNL and the Korean Cultural Centre, Sydney

Moon Jar; An Axis is on view at Gallery LNL and the Korean Cultural Centre, Sydney June 12 – August 21, 2026, Korean Cultural Centre Australia June 12 – July 11, 2026, Gallery LNL Gallery LNL is delighted to present Moon Jar; An Axis, a group exhibition presented in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre […]

Ceramics NowJun 30, 2026
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Nancy Bowen: From A to Z and the Bodies In Between at Nunu Fine Art, New York

Nancy Bowen: From A to Z and the Bodies In Between is on view at Nunu Fine Art, New York June 5 – July 25, 2026 Nunu Fine Art New York is pleased to announce From A to Z and the Bodies in Between, the first solo exhibition of New York-based artist Nancy Bowen (b. […]

Ceramics NowJun 29, 2026
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A Pottery Retreat in India: A Creative Getaway with Aura Pottery

In a world that moves increasingly fast, many people are searching for experiences that allow them to slow down, create with their hands, and reconnect with themselves. Pottery retreats have become one of the most rewarding ways to do exactly that. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced ceramic artist, a pottery retreat offers […]

Ceramics NowJun 29, 2026
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Ceramics Now

Exploring the dialogue between vessel and sculpture: The GEFÄSS / SKULPTUR 4 Exhibition

By Katherina Perlongo From November 8, 2025, to October 4, 2026, the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts in Leipzig presents the exhibition GEFÄSS / SKULPTUR 4, showcasing a remarkable collection of approximately 320 pieces by 27 ceramic artists from five continents. This exhibition highlights for the forth time the museum’s growing focus on contemporary studio […]

Ceramics NowJun 26, 2026
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Margaux Vié: Selected works, 2025-2026

Margaux Vié: Selected works, 2025-2026 Margaux Vié’s sculptures are composed of stacked and assembled modules. She models, cuts, shapes, assembles and constructs these white earthenware forms through a long meditative process in which thought and intuition guide the making. The contours of the works emerge as much through their voids as through their solids, with […]

Ceramics NowJun 25, 2026
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Margaux Vié

Margaux Vié Margaux Vié is a French ceramic artist based in Dijon, France. Trained at the Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, she initially developed her artistic practice through photography and graphic design, working for several years in the field of image-making and visual communication. Her work evolved within a digital environment shaped by the acceleration of networks […]

Ceramics NowJun 25, 2026
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1001 Pots Returns to the Laurentians for Its 37th Edition

1001 Pots Returns to the Laurentians for Its 37th Edition Every summer, the village of Val-David, nestled in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains just north of Montreal, becomes a gathering place for ceramic artists, collectors, and clay enthusiasts. From July 3 to August 16, 2026, 1001 Pots returns for its 37th edition, transforming a lush garden setting […]

Ceramics NowJun 25, 2026
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Magdolene Dykstra: Microbial, 2020-2023

Magdolene Dykstra: Microbial, 2020-2023 Using sculpture and installation, my Microbial Series uses an aesthetic of cellular proliferation to visualize the human species as an interconnected organism. This body of work is grounded in research into sublime philosophy. The root of the sublime experience is found in a sense of amazement and is often linked to […]

Ceramics NowJun 24, 2026
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Ceramics Now

Magdolene Dykstra: Mark-Making, 2022-2024

Magdolene Dykstra: Mark-Making, 2022-2024 Emerging from a desire to be seen on my own terms, my mark-making practice blends references to Colour Field painting and cave paintings. Just as prehistoric artists recorded their presence using pigments of the Earth, my finger paintings record my presence with a simple, yet persistent gesture. Using soil, clay, and […]

Ceramics NowJun 24, 2026
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Magdolene Dykstra: Speculative Structures, 2024-2025

Magdolene Dykstra: Speculative Structures, 2024-2025 Dismantle. Reimagine. Rebuild. Speculative Structures uses processes of undoing, reimagining, and reforming to reconfigure systems of connection that link humans and more-than-humans across space and time. To create these assemblages, I dismantle structures entangled within networks of exploitative capitalism, including shipping palettes and discarded denim. This allows for material reconfigurations […]

Ceramics NowJun 24, 2026