# The Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics 2026 in Rhodes: Rediscovering Clay as a Living Language The cultural heritage of the Mediterranean meets contemporary art. - **Source:** [Yatzer | Live Beautifully. Explore Endlessly.](https://brifing.si/source/57804b69-e268-401e-a34d-76c69a2bf2e6) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b1cf778b-c8f9-4bdb-80aa-946c85242d9e ## Historical Roots of Ceramics Ceramics, integral to daily life in the Mediterranean for millennia, serve as expressions of cultural identity and rituals. This deep continuity inspires the 2026 Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics in Rhodes. ## The Second Edition of the Biennale Taking place from June 6 to October 31, 2026, the biennale will be held in five iconic venues within Rhodes' Medieval City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adding a unique atmosphere to the exhibition. ## Regional and Global Participation Featuring works from 42 artists across 18 countries, the biennale positions ceramics as both a medium of artistic expression and a craft connecting past and present. ## The Curators' Vision BCK founder Loukia Thomopoulou, independent curator Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos, and researcher Anissa Touati emphasize the biennale's nomadic character while highlighting Rhodes' history and mythology. ## Rhodes' Mythological Connection Inspired by Rhodes' mythological bond with the Sun God Helios, the biennale explores the connections between history, tradition, and the future. ## Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum One of the most impressive venues is the Rhodes Archaeological Museum. Its Gothic architecture and archaeological collections provide a rich backdrop for contemporary ceramic works. ## Artists' Approaches Participating artists engage with Rhodes' history and culture through new commissions and existing works, creating a dialogue between the past and the present. ## A Tribute to Water Asunción Molinos Gordo's '¡Cuánto río allá arriba!' features totemic sculptures made from stacked pitchers and jugs from different historical periods, celebrating water as a common good. ## Traces of Maritime Routes David Scanavino's 'A Gift for Giovanni' traces the maritime routes once used to transport culture and power, referencing Rhode Island's namesake, the red coastline of Rhodes. ## The History of Women's Labor Elif Uras' 'Rodio Orientali' series reclaims the history of women's labor through optical patterns inspired by Islamic geometry and depictions of female figures. ## The Significance of the Biennale The 2026 Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics in Rhodes highlights ceramics as both a craft connecting past and present and a dynamic art form, emphasizing the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.yatzer.com/biennale-of-contemporary-keramics-2026-rhodes-greece — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._