Abitudini d’Argilla – Photographs of Ceramics and Everyday Life
Openings
JUN 26 – SEPT 6
Opening hours
Friday 4 th, Saturday 5 th, and Sunday 6 th, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
MIC Faenza, Museo Internazionale delle Ceramica
Info
During Argillà Italia, single-entry ticket: €8.
On view through September 6.
For more information https://www.micfaenza.org/ / 0546697311
“Abitudini d’Argilla” is a project by the Aula21 Photography Group, created in collaboration with the MIC and enriched by the works of Collattiva Barbastella.
The exhibition stems from a simple question: How much of a role does ceramics play in our lives? In Faenza, a city whose identity has been intertwined with the art of ceramics for centuries, clay is not merely a material to be shaped, but an integral part of daily life, traditions, and collective memory.
Through photographs, graphic images, and installations, “Abitudini d’Argilla” explores the relationship between ceramics and everyday gestures. Plates, cups, tableware, and everyday objects bear witness to family stories, moments of togetherness, and traditions passed down through generations.
The exhibition is organized into five thematic sections. Starting with the raw material—a symbol of the infinite possibilities contained within clay—the exhibition moves on to the modeling phase, interpreted in part through the contribution of Collattiva Barbastella. For this occasion, the collective created a series of ceramic plates using the decalcomania technique and drawing inspiration from the Surrealist practice of “Cadavre Exquis,” giving rise to works that bring creativity, experimentation, and tradition into dialogue.
One of the central themes of the exhibition is dedicated to the connection between ceramics and the culture of Romagna. Traditional embroidery, objects from local homes, and images of domestic life illustrate how ceramics continue to play an important role in the imagination and customs of the local community.
Ample space is also devoted to the theme of conviviality. Set tables, shared meals, and symbolic moments in community life—such as the Nott de Bisò—highlight the social value of ceramics, which serve as a backdrop for the gatherings, relationships, and rituals that mark the community’s rhythm of life.
“Abitudini d’Argilla” invites the public to view ceramics from a different perspective: not merely as an artistic creation or a handcrafted product, but as a living presence that continues to tell the story of the region, its traditions, and the people who live there.
