ceramic brussels, the first international art fair devoted solely to the medium of ceramics, will return to the Tour & Taxis exhibition centre in Brussels from January 21 – 25, 2026, for its third consecutive year. Building on the success of its previous iterations, this edition will showcase 75 Belgian and international exhibitors, presenting nearly 200 artists, with a dedicated focus section for Spain. Promising its visitors an in-depth journey through the work of clay and fire, the fair stands as a testament to ceramics’ resilience, adaptability, and cultural significance.
Amidst its broad exploration of ceramics, this year’s edition continues to spotlight significant legacies and visionary contributions from both national and international artists. Following the previous edition’s focus on Norway, this year’s edition will present a dedicated section to Spain, celebrating Spanish artists and the country’s ceramic scene, coinciding with the EUROPALIA España festival. Reflecting the fair’s commitment to celebrating singular artistic voices, the 2026 Guest of Honor, Elmar Trenkwalder, will present a solo exhibition at the entrance of the fair, organised in collaboration with the Parisian gallery Bernard Jordan. In recognition of emerging talent and new creative perspectives, the ten laureates of the Art Prize 2026 will showcase their works in a group exhibition curated by ceramic brussels’ co-founder Jean-Marc Dimanche.
Fostering a dialogue between contemporary ceramics and the iconic works that have shaped the medium over the past century and continue to influence ceramic artists to this day, modern galleries return to the fair’s third edition, including Thomas Fritsch, Galerie Vallois, and Michel Giraud. Established Belgian galleries at this year’s edition include Galerie Laurentin, Galerie Christine Colon, Fontana, and Jonathan Kugel. Within the twenty solo exhibitions, Sorry We’re Closed, recipient of the Best Solo Show award at the 2025 edition, will present a solo exhibition by Paraguayan artist Julia Isídrez. The Belgian gallery La peau de l’ours will showcase works by French–Swiss artist Réjean Peytavin, while Galerie Christine Colon will spotlight Daphne Corregan. In addition to the monographic presentation of the guest of honor, Elmar Trenkwalder, the French gallery Lefebvre et Fils will dedicate its booth the work of American artist Isolina Minjeong.
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