Italian ceramic art retrospective opens in Riga in 2026
An exciting retrospective titled "In the Name of Clay: 50 Years of Italian Ceramic Art" will debut at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga, Latvia, from May 30 to August 23, 2026. This exhibition marks the first occasion that works from the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza are showcased in Latvia. It features creations by 50 Italian ceramic artists, highlighting artistic developments from the post-war era through to contemporary practices.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from 30 May to 23 August 2026
- Venue: Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga
- Title: 'In the Name of Clay: 50 Years of Italian Ceramic Art'
- First time in Latvia for works from the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza
- Features 50 Italian ceramic artists
- Covers post-war period to present day
Entities
Institutions
- Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
- International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza
Locations
- Riga
- Latvia
- Faenza
- Italy