Uriel Caspi

Based in the Netherlands, the 30-year-old ceramicist combines ancestral techniques with digital fabrication in large-scale installations inspired by archaeological remains

Uriel Caspi, transforms clay into temporal bridges. His large-scale ceramic sculptures establish an unlikely dialogue between archaeological remains from the Middle East and the aesthetics of futuristic design, through an experimental process that unites ancestral techniques with digital fabrication. The Israeli artist, based in Tilburg, the Netherlands, was selected as one of the ten laureates of the Ceramic Brussels Art Prize 2026, an award recognizing ceramicists of international prominence.

Caspi participated in the curated group exhibition during the Ceramic Brussels fair, with scenography developed in partnership with the Museum of Art and Design Brussels (MAD Brussels) and the company Action et Service. The award, considered one of the most important in the international contemporary ceramics circuit, offers laureates significant projection opportunities. During the exhibition’s opening, the winning artists were announced and will receive prizes including a solo exhibition at the 2027 edition of the fair, as well as exhibitions and artist residencies at partner institutions.

International Career

Born in Haifa in 1994, Caspi developed a childhood fascination with clay that transformed into an international artistic career. His installations have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and art fairs throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Israel, Taiwan, and Japan, establishing him as one of the most relevant emerging names in contemporary ceramics.

Caspi’s selection among hundreds of candidates from various countries reinforces the growing recognition of his work on the international scene. The group exhibition of the ten laureates represented different contemporary approaches to ceramics, offering the fair’s audience a panorama of trends and innovations in the field.

Corpus Archetypus in Luster

Experimental Creative Process

The ceramicist’s creative process starts from antiquarian connotations of his surroundings and objects from his own residence, transformed into clay through experimental studies. The sculptures function as platforms for artistic interaction between creator and viewer, inviting the public to participate in an experience that transcends mere contemplation.

Caspi’s proposal lies at the intersection between the revival of traditional crafts and contemporary studio practice. By combining ancestral ceramic production methods with digital fabrication technologies, the artist creates pieces that question temporal boundaries and challenge simplistic categorizations between past and future, tradition and innovation.

Corpus Archetypus in Luster

Institutional Partnership

The collaboration between Ceramic Brussels, MAD Brussels, and Action et Service demonstrated the fair’s commitment to elevating the standard of artistic presentation. MAD Brussels, a museum dedicated to decorative arts and design, brought its expertise in curation and exhibition installation, while Action et Service contributed technical and scenographic solutions.

The curation and scenography specially developed by MAD Brussels highlighted the particularities of each artist while establishing dialogues between the presented works. For Caspi, it was a strategic opportunity to present his work to specialized European audiences and international collectors who attend the fair.

Education and Exhibitions

Caspi earned a BFA in Ceramics from the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem (2018) and completed an MFA from Alfred University in New York (2021). Since then, he has built a consistent international trajectory with exhibitions in museums, galleries, and art fairs.

Among his recent participations are the Armory Show with Yossi Milo Gallery in New York; Collect Art Fair 2025 in London; exhibitions at the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy; Salon C-14 in Paris; the Westerwald Ceramics Museum in Germany; Musée de Carouge in Geneva; and the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv.

Corpus Archetypus / Lungs in Green

Artist Residencies

Caspi’s international experience includes positions at leading institutions as an academic researcher and artist-in-residence. He has worked at the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana; the Yingge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan; the European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) in the Netherlands; Cercco–HEAD Geneva in Switzerland; the historic Höchster Porzellan Manufaktur in Germany; and the Northern Clay Center in Minnesota.

These residencies allowed the artist to engage with diverse ceramic traditions, expand his technical repertoire, and develop research that resulted in series of works subsequently exhibited in solo and group shows.

Corpus Archetypus / Colon in Red

Growing Recognition

Caspi’s talent has been recognized through significant awards in the arts. In 2019, he received the Hecht Award for Emerging Artist. Four years later, he was granted the Artis Fellowship (2023), followed by the prestigious McKnight Fellowship (2024), which supports outstanding artists in Minnesota.

Selection for the Ceramic Brussels Art Prize 2026 adds to these achievements, consolidating Caspi’s position as one of the most promising names in contemporary ceramics. Participation in the Belgian fair opens doors to new collaborations, exhibitions, and artistic development opportunities.

Corpus Archetypus / Brain in Blue

Upcoming Exhibitions

The shows scheduled for London in March and May promise to present British audiences with the breadth of Caspi’s production. The first takes place on March 16 at County Hall Pottery, a gallery specializing in contemporary ceramics located in the iconic County Hall building on the banks of the Thames, dedicated to promoting emerging and established artists from the international circuit. The second show is scheduled for May 8 at Ceramic Art London, one of the most important ceramics fairs in the United Kingdom, which annually brings together galleries, collectors, and ceramic art enthusiasts. Both exhibitions offer opportunities for direct contact with installations that challenge conventional perceptions about ceramics, archaeology, and contemporary design.

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