Ceramic Brussels Returns for Second Edition as World's First All-Ceramic Art Fair
The upcoming second edition of Ceramic Brussels, the inaugural fair focused on ceramic art, is scheduled for January 23 to 26, 2025, at Tour & Taxis in Brussels, preceded by a press preview on January 22. This event aligns with the 70th Brafa Art Fair and will feature 65 galleries from 15 different nations, presenting the works of over 200 artists. The previous edition in 2024 drew nearly 13,000 attendees. Organizers Gilles Parmentier and Jean-Marc Dimanche have observed a resurgence of interest in ceramics. Notably, the 2025 fair will emphasize 20th-century ceramic masters and contemporary pieces, including a solo exhibition by Elizabeth Jaeger. Norway will be the guest country, represented by five galleries. Additionally, the Ceramic Brussels Art Prize will grant a solo exhibition at the 2026 edition to one of ten chosen artists.
Key facts
- Ceramic Brussels is the world's first fair entirely dedicated to ceramic art.
- The second edition runs January 23–26, 2025, at Tour & Taxis in Brussels.
- Press preview is on January 22, 2025.
- The fair coincides with the 70th edition of Brafa Art Fair.
- 65 galleries from 15 countries participate, up from 55 in 2024.
- Over 200 artists are represented.
- The 2024 edition attracted nearly 13,000 visitors.
- Organizers are Gilles Parmentier and Jean-Marc Dimanche.
- Guest artist Elizabeth Jaeger has a solo show presented by Galerie Mennour.
- Picasso ceramics are exhibited by Hélène Bailly Gallery.
- Vincent Dubourg's 4-meter ceramic door is shown by Galerie Sene Ouverte.
- Norway is the guest country with five galleries.
- Hostler Burrows and HB381 collaborate on a group exhibition.
- Ceramic Brussels Art Prize received over 350 applications.
- 10 finalist artists will be exhibited during the fair.
- The winner gets a solo show at the 2026 edition.
- Jury includes Vittoria Matarrese of Bally Foundation.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Jaeger
- Johan Creten
- Pablo Picasso
- Vincent Dubourg
- Maren Kloppmann
- Marianne Huotari
- Sigve Knutson
- Sakari Kannosto
- Caroline Slotte
- Marit Tingleff
- Marianne Nielsen
- Gilles Parmentier
- Jean-Marc Dimanche
- Enrico Baj
- Sergio Dangelo
- Corneille
- Asger Jorn
- Roberto Matta
- Lucio Fontana
- Emilio Scanavino
- Joe Colombo
Institutions
- Ceramic Brussels
- Tour & Taxis
- Brafa Art Fair
- Galerie Mennour
- Hélène Bailly Gallery
- Galerie Sene Ouverte
- Hostler Burrows
- HB381
- Bally Foundation
- Artribune
- Ceramic Brussels Art Prize
- Galerie Charpentier
- Grand Palais
- Art Basel Paris
- Ceramic Art London
- Craft Potters Association
- Olympia London
- Fondazione Emilio Scanavino
- X Triennale
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- France
- North America
- Asia
- Norway
- San Francisco
- New York
- Paris
- London
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy
- Albisola