Ceramic Brussels 21-26 janvier 2026

ceramic brussels returns from 21 to 25 January 2026 for its third edition.

A unique platform dedicated to modern and contemporary ceramics, this year’s fair will be more INTERNATIONAL • MONUMENTAL • SPANISH • INSPIRING • AUDACIOUS

Over 70 exhibitors, XXL artworks, several exhibitions, inspiring talks, bookshop and editor section, and a spotlight on the Spanish scene … - five days to celebrate the best of ceramics in Brussels.

Stay tuned for an intense programme We are thrilled to announce that Austrian artist Elmar Trenkwalder will be the guest of honour of ceramic brussels 2026.

For over 40 years, he has been creating monumental and opulent sculptures.

Today, he is recognised as one of the leading figures in contemporary European sculpture. His work, both visionary and deeply rooted in art history, creates a unique link between ornament, architecture, and spirituality.

A selection of his remarkable works will be displayed at the entrance of the fair, in collaboration with the Parisian gallery Bernard Jordan, which has represented him for over 25 years.

We are thrilled to announce that Austrian artist Elmar Trenkwalder will be the guest of honour of ceramic brussels 2026.

For over 40 years, he has been creating monumental and opulent sculptures.

Today, he is recognised as one of the leading figures in contemporary European sculpture. His work, both visionary and deeply rooted in art history, creates a unique link between ornament, architecture, and spirituality.

A selection of his remarkable works will be displayed at the entrance of the fair, in collaboration with the Parisian gallery Bernard Jordan, which has represented him for over 25 years.

The ceramic brussels art prize aims to support contemporary creation and to highlight the vitality and diversity of ceramic practice.

Open to European art students and/or young artists living in Europe who are not represented by a gallery, with no age limit and less than 10 years’ practice and research in the field of ceramics.

Discover the ten 2026 laureates :

• Lorie Ballage (1994) @lorieballage

• Uriel Caspi (1994) @caspiceramics • Danny Cremers (1984) @nicevases • Kira Fröse (1992) @kira.froese • Ninon Hivert (1995) @ninon.hivert • Santiago Insignares-Martínez (1986) @insignaresart • Faye Papargyropoulou (1974) @ceramicfortyseven • Marie Pic (1996) @picmarie_ • Angelika Stefaniak (1997) @stefaniak.angelika • Walter Yu (1989) @walter_yu_studio

The ten laureates will be presented in a group show at the entrance of ceramic brussels 2026.

Free and open for the public to discover.

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