The ceramics department organised a three-day study trip to Brussels, offering students an in-depth exploration of contemporary and historical ceramic practices.
On the first day, we visited the Ceramic Museum in La Louvière, where we engaged with the history of the Boch, with the bottle kilns with artist Ina Leys as our guide. The visit also included a compelling exhibition by contemporary artist Clémence van Lunen.
The second day was dedicated to Ceramic Brussels, an international art fair bringing together over 70 Belgian and international exhibitors and presenting the work of around 200 artists, with a special focus on Spain. The fair offered a bold and expansive view on ceramics today—monumental, surprising, and audacious—complemented by a series of lectures that deepened the students’ understanding of the field.
On the third day, we took part in a guided tour through Brussels as a city, focusing on its history and socio-political context. This was combined with a visit to the ING Collection and the gallery of Xavier Hufkens, where we had the opportunity to admire the remarkable work of Magdalene Odundo.
