Self-renewal of tradition

The exhibition is seen as a continuation of To the Ideal Land of Ceramics, another show curated by the Tsinghua University Art Museum in 2018. "Ceramics are one of the important utensils that developed in pace with the progress of civilization. And over that long span of time, its role has evolved from ceremonial and funeral objects to objects of daily use, and nowadays, to a vehicle of artistic expression," says Du Pengfei, executive director of the museum.

"Into what dimensions has Chinese ceramic art pushed forward recently? What are the new paths of creativity that artists around the world have paved? The results of these topics, addressed in 2018, will be revealed this year to spark new discussions," he adds.