This September, I participated in the International Academy of Ceramics (AIC/IAC) 50th congress, "Melting Pot", in the field of ceramics today and will discus questions of identity and interaction from Sept. 12-20, 2022, held in the International Conference Center (CICG), Geneva, Switzerland. We were altogether around 300 people from 77 countries. The International Academy of Ceramics is the principal organization representing the interests of ceramists worldwide.
The 5-day program will consist of professional and academic lectures given by specialists in various fields related to the theme, debate sessions, the opening night of the international exhibition at the Ariana Museum, inaugurations and visits to exhibitions.
Fountain in the Lac Leman in Geneva.
The “L’ecole des Arts Decoratifs” the ceramic direction I attended for 2 years in Geneva. It’s now called ”Haute Ecole des Arts Decoratifs”.
The “Mont Blanc” from across the lake.
New members announcement on a tv screen.
The first two days were filled with keynote and member lectures.
On the first night, there were three exhibition openings at the Ariana Museum , the only museum in Switzerland devoted entirely to kilncraft and so filled with worldwide ceramics and glass. Along with some excellent conference presentations, we enjoyed festivities in this museum.
On the second night we visited galleries and museum in the heart of Geneva’s Old Town.
Inside the Ariana Museum.
Opening of the exhibition in the Ariana Museum.
At the Ariana Museum.
A beautiful plate at the Arian Museum.
I received my acceptance diploma: a welcome as a new member in the IAC/AIC.
On Wednesday the General Assembly was held with a visit to the Palais des Nations (United Nations) in the afternoon with two exhibition openings. In the evening it was UNESCO night.
Visiting the United Nations.
Plate exposition at the United Nations.
The United Nations: 179 flags/nations.
Installation exposition at the United Nations.
General Assembly.
Broken Leg Chair in front of United Nations symbolizing both fragility and strength, imbalance and stability, violence and dignity.
The next day we had a bus excursion. It included the opening reception of the 1st half of the exhibition of, "Melting Pot: National SwissCeramics", at the Museum of Art and History of Neuchâtel (MahN). Then, a guided tour at La Ferme des Tilleuls, Renens: “Materia”. Finally, the exhibition opening at the Château de Nyon: “Melting Pot: Swissceramics National Exhibition” (2nd part) with dinner at the chateau. The view from the chateau was spectacular.
Inside hall staircase MahN Museum.
Opening exposition at Mahn Museum.
One of the many art works.
Aline Favre: She was my teacher at the L’ecole des Arts Decoratifs and many more art works.
Artist Danielle.
La Ferme des Tilleuls: artist Danielle.
One of many artworks: Art work from Claudia at the chateau.
View from the Chateau de Nyon.
Many teapots from one artist.
We had round table discussions on Friday morning and the afternoon was free to visit galleries.
The closing dinner of the 50th IAC Congress at the Institut Florimont on Friday evening was a huge success: well attended with good food and dancing.
All day Saturday many galleries throughout the city, especially Carouge, exhibited a variety of ceramics with receptions with exhibition openings that various groups visited on a walking tours. Overall, there were more than 30 exhibitions in national and private museums, art galleries and historical or contemporary institutions.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
One art work I liked at one of the expositions at Carouge.
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge: Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos by Stephanie.
“Bling, Bling” Exposition
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge: Shamai
“Bling Bling” exposition at Carouge
On Monday, Sept. 19, there was an all day excursion provided by SwissCeramics. It included 25 people, who took advantage of the opportunity to visit outside Geneva. We visited museums and galleries in Yverdons-les Bains and Prangins, plus enjoyed a delightful lunch and dinner together.
I had a great time and was glad to be back in Switzerland after 45 years. It was wonderful to see many ceramist friends from around the world.
On our way to Neuchatel.
Chateau d’Echandens, the village in lived in.
On our way.