Both technically and metaphorically, alchemy and ceramics have always been closely related. But the practice of alchemy, which once aimed to transmute lead into gold, today calls into question the notions of success, wealth and the provenance of precious materials.
Bling-Bling ? It is this process of questioning, in the form of onomatopoeia evoking the sound of gold chains rubbing together, which was addressed by numerous artists in the context of this international competition. The selected works are brought together in an exhibition, that opens the doors to a radiant universe and approaches the subject in its critical dimension, offering a broad panorama of contemporary ceramic creation.