Ceramics Now Magazine Issue 7 is out now!

We are delighted to announce the release of our new issue - February 2025

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Ceramics Now Magazine Issue 7 (February 2025) is out now

We are happy to announce the release of Ceramics Now Magazine Issue 7 (February 2025), featuring the vibrant and beautiful work of Vipoo Srivilasa on the cover, celebrating his recent exhibition at the Australian Design Centre. This issue brings together a collection of artist profiles, critical essays, and exhibition highlights, offering new perspectives on contemporary ceramics. Preview this issue.

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In this issue, Andrea Müller-Fincker reviews Ceramic Brussels 2025, offering an in-depth look at the fair’s atmosphere, participating galleries, and exceptional artworks, while Ann Marais reflects on the significance of the first South African Clay Awards. In Clay as a Living Material, Kristina Rutar investigates Danijela Pivašević-Tenner’s conceptual approach to ceramics and sustainability.

We are delighted to feature six ceramic artists, each with a unique perspective and approach to the material: Anthony Sonnenberg, Chloe Monks, Laurent Nicolas, Hasan Şahbaz, Aico Tsumori, and Juan Ortí.

This issue also presents a curated selection of exhibitions from around the world, including Simphiwe Mbunyuza at David Kordansky Gallery, New York; Elmar Trenkwalder at the Academy of Ceramics Gmunden, Austria; Marc Leuthold at Guangdong Shiwan Ceramics Museum, Foshan; and Fourfold Harmony, a group exhibition at the Korean Craft Museum, along with others.

Ceramics Now Magazine is a digital publication dedicated to contemporary ceramics, offering a curated selection of in-depth articles, artist profiles, news, and exhibition highlights from around the world—all in an ad-free format. Each issue, spanning 100-120 pages, provides insights into the latest trends, perspectives, and critical discussions shaping the field. Published monthly, with breaks in December and August, the magazine is a go-to resource for staying connected with the ceramics community.

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