BIP The Beauty of chance

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5th to 15th November 2024

Llotja Art School. Barcelona

A workshop that explores the unique ceramic language developed by two former students of Llotja – Joan Miró and Llorens Artigas.

Their work is directly related to the Japanese Mingei movement, particularly in their interaction with Hamada Shoji in the island and Barcelona.

In their different contexts, these artists shared a common understanding of the social function of ceramics and the Catalan or Japanese art tradition. They worked together to create global forms in a world in a transition design.

This idea is based on the “Els colors del foc” exhibition done by the MNAC museum in 2021 and uses local artist alumni in the context of global integration.

Article in Terrart magazine of Associació de ceramistes de Catalunya

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What to expect

This program offers students the chance to elevate their ceramic art skills through attending conferences, visits, and practicing on clay. Each student will have the opportunity to craft their own ceramic masterpiece, which will be displayed in a Llotja pop-up exhibition on the concluding day.

This short-term program wants to provide a global perspective on art and design while also celebrating and preserving local language and culture. We believe that through this project, we can inspire the students to create social and sustainable art in a global setting.

The Beauty Of Chancesimple Mind Map Brainstorm (1)

Participant institutions

Escola Llotja (host), Mimar Sinan University, Art Academy of Latvia, The Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti

Supporting members: Fundació Artigas, Fundació Miró, MNAC, Park Güell, ESDAPC, Acadèmia de Belles Arts Sant Jordi, Associació de ceramistes de Catalunya.

Academic manager: Jordi Guillemí, Mobility coordinator

Staff personal support 2024: Jordi Cervelló, Ayça Uğur, Jimena Mendoza, Andris Brinkmanis and Cristina Monjas.

Workplan 2024

Physical start date: 05/11/2024
Physical end date: 15/11/2024
9 days of physical classes
Visits to Fundació Artigas, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Fundació Miró, Acadèmia Belles Arts Sant Jordi, Park Güell, Fundació Vila Casas, City center ceramics, and Mater Gallery.
Workshops with active ceramists like Laia Arqueros.
Lectures of important Catalan ceramists and relevant teachers of ceramics.
Start date virtual component: 12/06/2024
Second virtual class: 08/10/2024
Third virtual class: 16/10/2024
Number of recognised credits: 3 ECTS
Final exhibition and show