UCCA Center for Contemporary Art Opens Fourth Museum UCCA Clay in Ceramics Hub Yixing
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed UCCA Clay, marking his first project to employ clay as a principal building material. The 2,400-square meter, two-story structure in Yixing, Jiangsu Province features ceramic panels on its exterior and is situated on the city's Creative & Cultural Ceramic Avenue. Opening to visitors in October, this new museum becomes the fourth venue for the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, joining its flagship in Beijing, UCCA Dune in Beidaihe, and UCCA Edge in Shanghai. Yixing, located approximately two hours west of Shanghai, has a long history of ceramics production. UCCA Clay will organize three annual exhibitions curated by the institution's team, focusing on both Chinese and international artists who work with ceramics. Kuma is recognized for his philosophy of 'architecture for the five senses'.
Key facts
- UCCA Center for Contemporary Art launched its fourth museum, UCCA Clay.
- UCCA Clay is located in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China.
- Yixing is a city known for its ceramics production legacy, two hours west of Shanghai.
- The museum is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
- Kengo Kuma is known for his 'architecture for the five senses' philosophy.
- UCCA Clay is Kengo Kuma's first project to use clay as a primary building material.
- The museum is a 2,400-square meter, two-story structure with ceramic panel exterior.
- UCCA Clay is situated on Yixing's Creative & Cultural Ceramic Avenue.
- The museum will open to the public in October.
- UCCA Clay will present three exhibitions per year, curated by the UCCA team.
- Exhibitions will focus on Chinese and international artists working with ceramics.
- UCCA's other spaces are its flagship in Beijing, UCCA Dune in Beidaihe, and UCCA Edge in Shanghai.
Entities
Institutions
- UCCA Center for Contemporary Art
Locations
- Yixing
- Jiangsu Province
- China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Beidaihe