Ceramic Stories

The first Biennale of Contemporary Keramics in Greece comes to Santorini.

In prehistoric Thera, against the stunning backdrop of the Aegean Sea and picturesque white alleyways of the island, twenty artists share their unique narratives through twenty original pieces. The 2024 Biennale of Contemporary Keramics showcases the transformative essence of clay skillfully wielded by craftspeople in a place deeply rooted in this form.

Hosted at the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, with the ancient settlement of Akrotiri as its focal point, this event pays homage to a vibrant settlement once teeming with rich social and cultural experiences. The earth has preserved remnants that have surfaced, unveiling aspects of daily life in ancient Cycladic Thera.

In this area, 5,000 ceramic vessels of various types and sizes, along with tools, figurines, ritual objects, and furniture, were discovered, attesting to the significance of the settlement.

The 2024 Biennale of Contemporary Keramics is a tribute to the primordial elements of nature –earth, water, air, and fire– and invites creators and audiences on a journey through the malleable yet enduring universe of ceramics.

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TEXT : GEORGIA DRAKAKI