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Imperial porcelain of Ming Dynasty meets public at Palace Museum

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An exhibition of 196 sets of imperial Chinese porcelain wares dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) opened Tuesday at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The exhibits include the collections of the Palace Museum and some relics unearthed near Jingdezhen City which is well known as China's porcelain capital in east China's Jiangxi Province.

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Porcelains out of Ming Dynasty imperial kilns on display

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Close to 300 royal porcelain artifacts and samples from the Ming Dynasty are on show at Beijing's Palace Museum. These historical relics give visitors a glimpse of the extravagant imperial lifestyle in the Forbidden City during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Sculptor-Ceramist | Masters of Crafts

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Ceramics as a means of expression in the 21st century.
Practical and decorative objects made out of clay for any conditions. A Ukrainian sculptor who works with ancient material.
UATV visited the ceramic workshop, which should become a hub for creative people.

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Furnaces and finesse: France’s Sèvres ceramics factory

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France's Sèvres factory, just outside Paris, has been a mecca for ceramics for nearly three centuries. Every ten years, it's the scene of a very special event: the lighting of the great kiln. For the most recent edition, 40 unique pieces of pottery were created, then put in the furnace for 33 hours for a spectacular final result. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover the factory and its highly skilled team of workers.

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The Riviera town of Vallauris, France’s clay capital

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Located on the French Riviera, Vallauris is the French capital of pottery and ceramics. This tradition dates back to Antiquity. In those days, the inhabitants of Vallauris produced culinary pottery thanks to the clay deposits in the region. In the 19th century, ceramics developed. But the 1950s were really the golden age of Vallauris, when many artists – such as Pablo Picasso – settled in the village.

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Behind the scenes at France’s Sèvres ceramics workshop

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Nestled in the picturesque Saint Cloud park outside Paris, the Sèvres factory is a temple to craftsmanship. Some of Europe’s most beautiful ceramics have been made here since 1740. Today, 120 potters use skills and techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation over three centuries. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet some of these talented men and women.

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Young South Africans take risks to cement their place in ceramics

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IMISO Ceramics is a company that uses distinctly African designs, with a futuristic edge. Creators draw inspiration from a mix of urban culture, local traditions and nature. The company is owned by two young black South Africans who have taken various risks to venture into the entrepreneurial world. CGTN's Yolisa Njamela has more.

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Made in Africa: South Africa ceramics

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For 34 years, Ardmore studios has crafted away original ceramics that have provided income to feed many families in KwaZulu-Natal province, #SouthAfrica. Trained by Ardmore’s founder Feé Halsted, 80 painters and sculptors transform African art into ornamental pieces. Items have been sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s and since branching out into bespoke furniture, wallpaper and tableware; luxury French brand Hermès has collaborated with Ardmore. Despite its international success, it has remained true to its roots, trained and developed local artists, as well as caring for a community hit hard by HIV/AIDS. Today this studio is an institution in South Africa and continues to shape and change people’s lives.

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