Ceramic Brussels 2026 holds its third edition at Tour&Taxis in the city of Brussels. This event is an International Contemporary Art Fair. It offers a comprehensive overview of current ceramic practices. The event features over seventy participants, including both Belgian and international galleries. The entire event also highlights the Ceramic Art Prize. This comprehensive exhibition covers approximately two hundred artists. The displayed works focus on monumental, surprising, and audacious scopes. The fair’s prestige is supported by its Guest of Honor, Elmar Trenkwalder.

A notable feature of the Ceramic Brussels 2026 fair is the special focus on Spanish ceramic art. This focus showcases the diversity and vitality of Spain’s contemporary art scene within the wider European context. The inclusion of this special theme maintains the high artistic level established by the Guest of Honor, Elmar Trenkwalder.

The choice of Elmar Trenkwalder as the Guest of Honor further elevates the fair’s status. This Austrian artist is known for his monumental ceramic structures. He takes the special guest artist seat for the 2026 edition. Trenkwalder’s distinctive approach to the material involves using additive methods. He works to create complex and richly ornamented pieces. He follows the 2025 Guest of Honor, the American artist Elizabeth Jaeger.

The ten winners of the Ceramic Brussels Art Prize for the 2026 edition are announced. Their works exhibit in a public group show. This prize is designed to highlight the strength and diversity of contemporary ceramic practice. It aims to provide vital support for current creation.

The call for artists was open to students and young artists residing only in Europe. They must not be currently represented by a gallery. Artists with less than ten years of experience in the ceramic field were also eligible. There was no age limit for applications. The application period for this edition has closed.

The group exhibition featuring the ten prize winners is curated by Jean-Marc Dimanche. Dimanche is an expert in European Art Professions, known as Métiers d’Art. He is also a co-director of the fair. Dimanche presents a selection of works from each awarded artist. The presentation uses a specially designed scenography. This mixed exhibition is developed for maximum public accessibility. It is located at the entrance. It is free for everyone to discover and experience the latest work from rising European talents. The International Contemporary Art Fair is a crucial platform for this prize. The work of Elmar Trenkwalder is a key part of the show.