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The International Academy of Ceramics is the leading organisation representing the interests of professionals in the field of ceramics worldwide.

The International Academy of Ceramics is the main organisation representing the interests of ceramists worldwide. Its membership consists primarily of individual makers, supported by writers and critics, private collectors, museumand gallery curators, educational institutions and ceramic centres. L’Académie Internationale de la Céramique est la seule association représentant les intérêts des céram

istes du monde entier. Ses membres sont principalement des artistes individuels soutenus par des écrivains, des conservateurs de musée et directeurs de galerie ainsi que des collectionneurs privés.

02/06/2026

Residencies and the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

In the lead-up to the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen, the IAC Special Residencies Project brings together selected IAC artist members across seven residency centres in China.

From March/April to June 2026, 60 IAC artist members are invited to develop their own work in dialogue with local contexts, ceramic traditions, materials and communities. Rooted in the IAC’s mission to foster intercultural exchange and collaboration, this special initiative culminates in the IAC International Residencies Exhibition at the Taoxichuan Art Museum, presenting works created by each artist during their residency.

Within this exhibition, a dedicated section entitled Clay for Peace, proposed by IAC member Jacques Kaufmann, will present collaborative works created during the residencies by IAC members working together, or with Chinese IAC members and local artists.

The Zibo Modern Ceramic and Liuli Art Center operates in connection with the Zibo Ceramic and Liuli Museum, one of China’s major museums dedicated to ceramics and glass. The IAC residency takes place at Yanshen Ancient Town, a historic handicraft town in Boshan District, Zibo, known for its ancient kiln clusters and long ceramic history dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty. During the residency, IAC artists develop their own projects through studio practice, museum visits, local encounters, technical exchange and engagement with Zibo’s ceramic and glass heritage.

Discover the full congress programme via the link in bio.

01/06/2026

Thinking of joining us in Jingdezhen?

There is still time to register for the 52nd IAC Congress, taking place from 27 June to 2 July 2026 in Jingdezhen, China.

Under the theme Heritage and Innovation, the congress will bring together the international ceramic community for a rich programme of conferences, exhibitions, cultural visits and shared moments around ceramics.

Full congress registration is open until 15 June 2026.

Day passes are also available (reserved for non-IAC members).

Register via the link in bio.

29/05/2026

The 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen will bring together an exceptional constellation of voices from across the international ceramic community.

This third selection of speakers opens perspectives on heritage, tradition, sustainability, museum practice, contemporary ceramic art and the future of Jingdezhen as a global ceramic centre.

Takeshi YASUDA
29 June 2026 – Tradition & Jingdezhen
Ceramic artist and educator, Takeshi YASUDA brings a practice shaped by clay, craftsmanship and international teaching.

Benjamin Evans
1 July 2026 – Moderator, Sustainable Development and Ecological Responsibility
Director of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Benjamin Evans brings extensive experience in curating, arts administration and international ceramic networks.

Sarban Chowdhury
1 July 2026 – Sustainability and Circular Economy in Ceramics
Artist, researcher and educator, Sarban Chowdhury explores ceramics through practice, ecology, research and contemporary artistic experimentation.

Bai Ming
30 June 2026 – The Development of Contemporary Chinese Ceramic Art
Artist, writer and professor, Bai Ming is a major figure in contemporary Chinese ceramic art, with an international exhibition and museum presence.

Zhang Jie
1 July 2026 – From History to the Future
Architect and professor at Tsinghua University, Zhang Jie works across heritage conservation, urban renewal and cultural sustainability.

Tetsuya TANAKA
29 June 2026 – Kogei Meets Contemporary Art
Artist and lecturer rooted in contemporary Japanese ceramics, Tetsuya TANAKA will speak from a perspective shaped by history and transmission.

Wayne HIGBY
29 June 2026 – Shadows and Shards
Professor Emeritus at Alfred University, Wayne HIGBY is an internationally recognised ceramic artist and Honorary Citizen of Jingdezhen.

Discover the full programme and register via the link in bio.

26/05/2026

Matter, movement and memory. A working body in dialogue with clay.

IAC member Sofia Beça presents Where the Body Listens to Matter — Records of a Working Body at Espaço Mira in Porto, Portugal.

Developed through three artist residencies in China between 2024 and 2025, in Shangyu, Jingdezhen and Yixing, the works reflect the specific contexts in which they were created. Brought together in the exhibition, they unfold through series, variations and repeated gestures, where fragmentation, accumulation and traces of writing become part of the material language. The exhibition also extends beyond the objects themselves, with videos, photographs and a sound dimension including a vibrating installation and an original sound piece by Jorge Queijo.

Where the Body Listens to Matter — Records of a Working Body
Sofia Beça
11 April – 6 June 2026
MIRA Galerias / Espaço Mira, Porto, Portugal

📷 Featured work:
Exhibition and works: Sofia Beça
Photographs: António Chaves

25/05/2026

Residencies and the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

In the lead-up to the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen, the IAC Special Residencies Project brings together selected IAC artist members across seven residency centres in China.

From March/April to June 2026, 60 IAC artist members are invited to develop their own work in dialogue with local contexts, ceramic traditions, materials and communities. Rooted in the IAC’s mission to foster intercultural exchange and collaboration, this special initiative culminates in the IAC International Residencies Exhibition at the Taoxichuan Art Museum, presenting works created by each artist during their residency.

Within this exhibition, a dedicated section entitled Clay for Peace, proposed by IAC member Jacques Kaufmann, will present collaborative works created during the residencies by IAC members working together, or with Chinese IAC members and local artists.

The Longquan Wangou, Taoxichuan Art Center, located in Longquan, Zhejiang Province, is at the heart of the “World Capital of Celadon”. Rooted in the city’s renowned celadon and sword cultural heritage, the center offers artists access to international studios, shared firing spaces, clay and glaze laboratories, and advanced kiln facilities. During the residency, IAC artists are developing their own projects through studio practice, technical exploration and exchange.

Discover the full congress programme via the link in bio.

21/05/2026

Residencies and the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

In the lead-up to the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen, the IAC Special Residencies Project brings together selected IAC artist members across seven residency centres in China.

From March/April to June 2026, 60 IAC artist members are invited to develop their own work in dialogue with local contexts, ceramic traditions, materials and communities. Rooted in the IAC’s mission to foster intercultural exchange and collaboration, this special initiative culminates in the IAC International Residencies Exhibition at the Taoxichuan Art Museum, presenting works created by each artist during their residency. Within this exhibition, a dedicated section entitled Clay for Peace, proposed by IAC member Jacques Kaufmann, former IAC President, will present collaborative works created during the residencies through encounters and exchanges with fellow residents, local artists, craftspeople or other partners connected to the residency context.

The Taoxichuan Art Center, located on Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue in Jingdezhen, is dedicated to artist residencies, art education and multi-material research. For the 2026 IAC Congress, 28 IAC artists are taking part in the Taoxichuan residency, engaging with the city’s rich ceramic resources while exploring the dialogue between traditional craftsmanship, contemporary art and material innovation.

Discover the full congress programme via the link in bio.

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18/05/2026

Residencies and the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

In the lead-up to the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen, the IAC Special Residencies Project brings together selected IAC artist members across seven residency centres in China.

From March/April to June 2026, 60 IAC artist members are invited to develop their own work in dialogue with local contexts, ceramic traditions, materials and communities. Rooted in the IAC’s mission to foster intercultural exchange and collaboration, this special initiative culminates in the IAC International Residencies Exhibition at the Taoxichuan Art Museum, presenting works created by each artist during their residency.
Within this exhibition, a dedicated section entitled Clay for Peace, proposed by IAC member Jacques Kaufmann, will present collaborative works created during the residencies by IAC members working together, or with Chinese IAC members and local artists.

The Shangyu Celadon Modern International Ceramic Art Center is located in Shangyu, known as a birthplace of ceramic culture. Rooted in “Ceramic Origin Culture”, the center has welcomed ceramic artists from around the world since its opening in 2015 and became an IAC institutional member in 2017. During the residency, IAC artists are developing their own projects through studio practice, material exploration and exchange.

Discover the full congress programme via the link in bio.

17/05/2026

Residencies and the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

In the lead-up to the 52nd IAC Congress in Jingdezhen, the IAC Special Residencies Project brings together selected IAC artist members across seven residency centres in China.

From March/April to June 2026, 60 IAC artist members are invited to develop their own work in dialogue with local contexts, ceramic traditions, materials and communities. Rooted in the IAC’s mission to foster intercultural exchange and collaboration, this special initiative culminates in the IAC International Residencies Exhibition at the Taoxichuan Art Museum, presenting works created by each artist during their residency. Within this exhibition, a dedicated section entitled Clay for Peace, proposed by IAC member Jacques Kaufmann, former IAC President, will present collaborative works created during the residencies through encounters and exchanges with fellow residents, local artists, craftspeople or other partners connected to the residency context.

The Taoxichuan Art Center, located on Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue in Jingdezhen, is dedicated to artist residencies, art education and multi-material research. For the 2026 IAC Congress, 28 IAC artists are taking part in the Taoxichuan residency, engaging with the city’s rich ceramic resources while exploring the dialogue between traditional craftsmanship, contemporary art and material innovation.

Discover the full congress programme via the link in bio.

15/05/2026

🚨OPEN CALL | Shiwan Cup 2026

The 14th Shiwan Cup International Youth Ceramic Sculpture and Architectural Ceramic Art Competition is now open for submissions.

This international competition invites young ceramic artists, designers, students and interdisciplinary creators worldwide to respond to the theme Where Ends Begin.

Open to applicants aged 18 to 45, the call welcomes works primarily using kiln-fired ceramic materials, with mixed media and interdisciplinary approaches encouraged.

Submissions are open until 31 August 2026.

More information and application details:
www.swcm.org.cn

13/05/2026

IAC/UNESCO Evening at Jingdezhen 2026 ✨

On 29 June 2026, the 52nd IAC Congress will host a special IAC/UNESCO Evening in Jingdezhen.

Dedicated to ceramics, heritage and transmission, this evening will bring together voices from the international ceramic community, UNESCO related partners and cultural heritage specialists.

Through perspectives on shared memory, preservation, ceramic communities and the history of Jingdezhen, the evening will reflect the spirit of the Congress theme: Inheritance and Innovation.

Monday 29 June 2026
20:00 to 22:00
Taoxichuan Grand Theatre, Jingdezhen, China

Discover the full Congress programme via the link in bio.

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