Media tour:
In the Name of Clay: 50 Years of Italian Ceramic Art
On Friday, 29 May 2026, at 12.00 the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design invites mass media representatives to the press tour of exhibition In the Name of Clay: 50 Years of Italian Ceramic Art.
Registration of participants:
11.30–12.00
From 30 May to 23 August 2026, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design will host the exhibition In the Name of Clay: 50 Years of Italian Ceramic Art, tracing the development of Italian contemporary ceramics from the post-war period to the present day.
For the first time in Latvia, visitors will be able to discover a collection selected especially for Riga from the world-renowned and legendary International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza. The exhibition opens up a new cultural perspective not only on Italy, but also on the international context. It highlights Italy’s unique contribution to one of the most versatile media in the visual arts – ceramics – where sculpture, design and materiality converge. Bringing together works by 50 authors, the exposition offers an insight into the development of the field over half a century – from its pioneers to the most prominent masters of the 21st century.
The concept is based on the idea of creative “obsession” – an intense and passionate exploration of ceramics that characterizes the practice of the artists represented. This art form has now become a sought-after interdisciplinary means of expression, encouraging public discussion on important issues while inspiring both artists and viewers. The exhibition surprises with innovative ideas, unusual forms and original technical solutions.
The exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is part of the Latvia Ceramics Biennale’s interseason programme and is organized in co-operation with the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics and the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza. Its aim is to foster intercultural dialogue and introduce Latvian audiences to significant developments in ceramic art worldwide.
The exhibition has been made possible with the support of the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia and the Embassy of Italy in Riga.
