In bianco: Italian Ceramics at Jingdezhen International Biennial

The first International Ceramic Biennial in Jingdezhen, China, features a dedicated Italian pavilion titled 'In bianco,' curated by Matteo Zauli and Xiuzhong Zhang at the Ceramic Art Avenue Art Museum. The exhibition, opened in December 2021 and now in its final days, showcases over thirty artists including Mimmo Paladino, David Casini, Italo Zuffi, Annalisa Guerri, Eva Marisaldi, Diego Cibelli, and Francesco Ardini. Zauli, director of the Carlo Zauli Museum, describes Italian ceramics as experiencing a 'golden age,' with artists evolving the medium in contemporary directions. The pavilion includes works that blend contemporary art, design, and craftsmanship, such as Paladino's 'Testimoni' and Casini's 'Geometrie per un canone rovesciato.' The exhibition also draws from Italian cities with ancient ceramic traditions. Zauli notes that while Chinese technicians are masters of technique, their interest lies in poetic and creative solutions. He hopes for continued reverence for ceramics in Italy.