the very best of ceramics in contemporary art (2022)

The revival of Ceramic art in the world of fine arts is releasing the medium clay from its traditional functional imperative, and redefining the ancient art form in new ways. Clay has become a medium of sculptural expression, with remarkable breadth and approaches, telling stories, and depicting popular culture. Blending art design and also function with traditional, modern and experimental techniques. Here we share a selection of 12 artists we discovered during our open call on Instagram.

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