From functional craft to high-value fine art
In short: Watch how ceramics transitioned from domestic utility to a prestigious category in the global art market. This overview explores the shift in valuation and the major exhibitions defining the medium's contemporary status.
The art world has significantly increased its valuation of ceramics since the latter half of the 20th century.
Major international exhibitions now showcase the medium, including London's Collect and Origin, as well as SOFA in Chicago and New York City. Ceramic pieces have reached auction prices of several thousand pounds at houses like Bonhams and Sotheby's.
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