Hey art lovers! π Have you heard the exciting news? A brand-new museum called UCCA Clay just opened its doors on October 19 in Yixing, China’s famous City of Ceramics! πΊπ¨
Yixing has been known for its amazing ceramic art for over 7,000 years! That’s a lot of history, right? π Now, UCCA Clay is bringing that ancient pottery tradition together with cool, modern art. It’s like a place where the old meets the new! π°οΈβ‘οΈπ
The museum was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma. He created a building with a terracotta facade that looks like an ancient dragon kiln! ππ₯ Isn’t that awesome? The building itself is a piece of art!
Inside, you can explore the first exhibition called The Ways of Clay. It’s filled with incredible ceramic artworks that show just how creative people can be with clay. You might even get inspired to try some pottery yourself! π¨π
UCCA Clay is the fourth museum by UCCA in China. It’s a fantastic new place for people in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, and visitors from all over to enjoy art and learn about ceramics. So, if you’re ever in China, make sure to check it out! πβοΈ
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