The Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade is pleased to announce a new exhibition dedicated to one of the richest and most diverse collections in its holdings – ceramics. The exhibition, titled Ceramics: Mark, is the result of meticulous research and curatorial work, offering a unique insight into the history of ceramic production and use in the Serbian cultural space, from the first half of the 19th century to the present day.
Through two thematic sections – the making and the use of ceramics – visitors will have the opportunity to see how clay, as a natural material, has been transformed into utilitarian and artistic objects that bear witness to cultural, technological, and social changes over more than two centuries.
The first part of the exhibition takes visitors into the world of ceramics creation – from natural rocks and clay, through shaping, decorating, and firing techniques, to various methods of production in domestic settings and craft workshops.
The second part of the exhibition focuses on the richness of ceramic use in everyday life: from the preparation, storage, and serving of food, through its role in craft production, architecture, and ritual practices, to folk art and modern industrial applications. A special segment is dedicated to vessels for storing water and other liquids, presented through different types and variations in form and decoration.
The exhibition also reflects on the future of ceramics in the context of technological progress and contemporary innovations, highlighting the continuity and adaptability of this ancient material in modern life.
Throughout the display, visitors will be able to follow how clay, as a fundamental material from nature, has, through human creativity and necessity, become an integral part of culture – from the earliest utilitarian objects to contemporary aesthetics and functionality.
