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In August 2026, Belgium will become the beating heart of the international ceramics community. From 20 to 23 August 2026, a former industrial site will be transformed into a vibrant, multi-stage festival where fire meets form, creativity meets craft, and artists from around the world gather to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most tactile […]

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