The second edition of Ceramic Brussels, held from January 22 to 26, 2025, emphasized the city’s position as a key hub for contemporary ceramic art. Bringing together 70 galleries from 15 countries and featuring over 200 artists, the fair provided an expansive platform for exploring the possibilities of ceramics. This year’s edition placed a special focus on Norway, offering an in-depth look at the country’s growing ceramic art market and its dynamic community of artists and collectors.

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NORWAY FOCUS

 

In collaboration with Norwegian Crafts, Ceramic Brussels 2025 presented Norway Focus, a dedicated section highlighting the vibrancy of contemporary Norwegian ceramics. Galleries such as Format, QB Gallery, Kiosken, Skog Art Space, and RAM Galleri showcased groundbreaking works that blurred the lines between art and design.

 

As an emerging market for ceramic collectors, Norway’s influence in the contemporary art landscape is steadily growing. The participation of Norwegian galleries and artists at the fair underscored a commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue. The initiative included panel discussions, artist talks, and a Focus Norway Night, hosted by His Excellency Jørn Gloslie, Ambassador of Norway to Belgium. The event brought together key figures from the art world, further elevating the global significance of Norwegian ceramics.

 

THE PUBLIC ARENA

 

Ceramic Brussels 2025 also featured a dedicated Public Arena, designed as a space for compact installations and experimental works. Among the standout artists in this section were Luna-Isola Bersanetti and Raphaël Emine, both of whom redefined the possibilities of ceramics through unconventional methods.

 

- Luna-Isola Bersanetti seamlessly merged ceramics with textiles, creating wearable ceramic sculptures that explored themes of transformation and movement. Her notable piece, Reptilians: A Prophecy in Five Skins, incorporated porcelain scales and beads, assembled into garments that produced sound as they interacted with the body. These live performances introduced a multisensory dimension to ceramic art, bridging tradition with performative storytelling.

 

- Raphaël Emine, on the other hand, pushed the boundaries of bio-art and technology. By integrating 3D printing with traditional clay techniques, Emine created bio-ceramic sculptures incorporating living organisms such as bacteria, plants, and insects. His work posed critical questions about sustainability and the evolving relationship between the natural and the artificial, making ceramics a medium for scientific and ecological exploration.