Contemporary Ceramics Gain Recognition Through Dedicated Art Fairs
The contemporary ceramics market is expanding, with specialized art fairs emerging globally to elevate the medium's status. Recent events include Ceramic Brussels and cerArtmic Madrid starting in 2024, Ceramic Art Fair Paris in 2025, and the new NADA Ceramics in New York. Historically viewed as craft or decorative, ceramics are now gaining commercial platforms comparable to painting and sculpture. Major galleries like Perrotin, representing artists such as Johan Creten and Otani Workshop, are participating in this shift, indicating broader acceptance within the contemporary art world.
Key facts
- Specialized ceramics fairs have launched globally, including in Brussels, Madrid, Paris, and New York.
- Ceramics have historically been marginalized as craft or decorative art but are now gaining commercial recognition.
- Blue-chip galleries like Perrotin are involved, representing ceramic artists and supporting the medium's growth.
Entities
Artists
- Johan Creten
- Otani Workshop
Institutions
- Perrotin
Locations
- Brussels
- Madrid
- Paris
- New York
Sources
- Artsy —