Victory Of Culture and Beauty

Surprisingly, Moscow has one of the richest collection of Persian art, along with the Parisian Louvre and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Paintings, ceramics, weapons, carpets and manuscripts, historical documents and photographs of this period characterised by increasing economical and social tension, additionally to European cultural expansion, and British and Russian pressure, will be presented in The State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow till end of July

We are becoming a bit too art journal now, but what we can do - it's June.
At the 2025 edition of Art Basel in Basel (June 19–22), ceramics emerged as a standout medium, capturing the attention of collectors, curators, and casual admirers alike. Long regarded primarily as craft, ceramic art is now being celebrated in its own right—a testament to its versatility, emotional resonance, and tactile presence in an increasingly digitized world.

Following years of virtual engagement, collectors are seeking renewed physical connection. Ceramics—materials shaped directly by human touch—resonate deeply with viewers longing for authenticity. Contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium, with large-scale, conceptual, and cross-disciplinary ceramic works featured prominently across the fair’s curated sectors, including Unlimited and Premiere, which focus on ambitious and ultra-contemporary pieces.

Galleries presented ceramics infused with diverse cultural references—from Japanese-inspired glazes to volcanic clays. Despite a 12% decline in the global art market, mid-level collectors (with budgets under $50,000) remain active, often gravitating toward collectible ceramic works that offer both artistic and material richness within a more accessible price range.

Notably, several presentations leaned toward an Asian aesthetic, reflecting both traditional influences and contemporary reinterpretations that added further depth and global resonance to the ceramic trend.