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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS/ WORKSHOPS

2021        Ceramics Art and Perception, “Multiple Modernisms: a perspective on contemporary Asian globalism”, # 117, by Ray Chen
                   New Ceramics Magazine, Nov/Dec issue, by Evelyne Schoenmann        
                   Ceramics Now Magazine , Artist Profiles, Ray Chen-Mother and Child series 2015-2019
                   International Ceramics workshop/Symposium, Poh-Chaug Academy of Arts, Bangkok, Thailand
                   Uncertain Time & Beyond, Ceramics Art Education and Transformation Association, Turkey, curator, Zehra Cobanli
                   Martinsons Award Exhibition within 3rd Latvia Ceramics Biennale, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center, Latvia
                   Juror, Human Nature Interaction Online International Exhibition, Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey    
​2022        Curator, International Academy of Ceramics, UNESCO, congress national exhibitions project IAC-50th, US  national delegation exhibition,          
                   , Geneva, Switzerland; Co-organizer IAC/ UNESCO Archives project IAC-50th, Ariana Museum project (http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/en/ariana/),
                   Geneva, Switzerland


Posted December 22, 2020 in Exhibition
The 4th china CHINA Art and Design International Exhibition, Mother and Child series was selected , presented in Shangyu Ceramic Museum, China.  The exhibition was opened on December 15th, 2020.  The jurors were  Zehra Özkara Çobanlı(Turkey), Monika Gass (Germany), and Anna Calluori Holcombe (USA).  A link/ video of selected artists www.facebook.com/100009928245929/videos/1357052451302350/


Posted December 10, 2020 in Lecture and Exhibition
The Korea Association Art and Design-Era UNTACT International symposium was held at Kookmin University, College of Design, December 5th, 2020. I
was honored to be invited to present an online lecture,  "Mixed Influence-East and West:Diversity of Post-Modern in Ceramics Higher Education Today.  
​My work "Mother and Child" was also presented at the Administration Hall, December 4-11, 2020.
Abstract-Mixed influences, concepts and impacts, have been reaching Eastern and Western borders with the broadest and most positive definition of visual art in ceramics. It overturns, modifies and questions our way of seeing and comprehending the contexts of the visible and invisible that symbolize contemporary and post-modern artistic language, as well as exposes the symbolic, philosophical vision and aesthetic force. Mixed influences-East and
West movements in higher education today extend and reach beyond the boundaries of artistic expression. Twenty First Century thinking in ceramics higher education and learning can broadly exist and be cultivated through initiative, critical thinking and efforts that experience and challenge the intellectual process.


Posted October 20, 2020 in Lecture
Invited speaker, International Clay Week , titled "Culrtural Influence : From Traditional Expression to Modern Context-Ceramics Concept". www.clayweek.org/thursday, organized by Australia Ceramics Open Studio​. 
Facebook live link https://www.facebook.com/ray.chen.73345/
Abstract-The 21st century of modernism and post modernism with the idea of the contemporary is characterized by pluralism. Art expression through the material-clay connects cultural influences from the traditional to the contemporary. Critical thinking must be continuing to be developed. Mixed influences, concepts and impacts, have been reaching around the global with the broadest and most positive definition of visual art in ceramics to exposes the symbolic, philosophical vision and aesthetic force to a post-ceramics concept.

Posted October 10, 2020 in Exhibition  
The 3rd International Salon of ceramic Tunis /Tunisia, 02 - 31 October 2020
The Exhibition was virtual via a presentation in the gallery of Khaireddine Palace in the old city of Tunis, Tunisian. It was curated by International Academy of Ceramic (IAC) member Sarra Benattia
www.facebook.com/sarra.benattia/videos/10221223556610551

Posted March 18, 2020 in Exhibition
"TransVersaLitats" Contemporary Ceramics, Museum del Cantir d’Argentona, Barcelona, Spain
​http://www.museucantir.org/ca/exposicions/transversalitats-en-cer%C3%A0mica-contempor%C3%A0nia


Posted February 21, 2020 in Article
Artist Magazine, February, # 537, Issn 1016-4170, pp 336-337, by Ting Ju Shao, curator-Taiwan Int. Ceramics Bienniel 2018
www.artist-magazine.com/product_d.php?lang=tw&tb=3&id=9987


Posted November 20, 2019 in Exhibition
The 5th Hong Guang Zi Qi International Wood Fire Symposium Exhibition, Yixing Kai Hong Tang Ceramics Museum, China


 Posted October 14, 2019 in Exhibition
​“Blanc de Chine” Int. Ceramic Art Exhibition, De-Hua Museum, Beijing, China; Massena Museum, Nice, France 
https://youtu.be/NR0KtYySmKU


Posted  August 10, 2019 in Exhibition
​The 39th Concurs International de Ceramic CICA 2019, Museum de Ceramic de 1’ Alcora, Spain
http://www.museulalcora.es/


Posted August 10, 2019 in Exhibition
The 4th International Cluj Ceramics Biennale, Museum of Cluj, Cluj Napoca, Romania
​https://clujceramicsbiennale.com/


Posted October 7, 2019 in Exhibition
​XI. Int. Ceramics Symposium Exhibition, Wasserschloss Klaffenbach Museum, Germany, curator, Michael Knie


​Posted March 6, 2019 in Residency
NCECA International Residency 2019 recipient, Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
nceca.net/about-us-2/about-us/


Posted December 31, 2018 in Exhibition
The 8th International Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium Exhibition, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
www.internationalmacsabal.com/turkey.html


​Posted December 17, 2018 in exhibition
​"Seres 18" , the IV International Ceramic and Glass invitational exhibition, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey     www.turkser.org.tr/seres18/ENindex.php
The 8th International Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey - permanent collection  


Posted December 17, 2018 in exhibition, International Academy of Ceramics 2018, the 48th Congress and General Assembly, IAC member juried and free expression exhibition held at Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan-(permanent collection) and Ariana Museum, Switzerland, ( permanent collection-IAC)
en.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw           www.aic-iac.org/en/accueil/subscriptions/activity/series-of-lectures-iac-day/


Posted September 13, 2018 in Exhibition, XI. International Ceramics Symposium Exhibition held at Schloss Glucksburg Ceramic Museum of Römhild, as a part of the permanent collection, Germany     ​www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=internationales%20keramiksymposium%20r%C3%B6mhild​                                An article published -New Ceramics, pp 58-59  ISSN 1860-1049, issue 6/18, by Armin   


Posted June 18, 2018 in Exhibition, The 2nd Latvian Internation Cerammics Biennale - competition exhibition "Martinsons Award", Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center, Latvia     biennale2018.pdf


Posted May 17, 2018 in Exhibition, To Idea Land of Ceramics- Contemporary International, Tsinghua Univ. Art Museum, Beijing, China, Curator, Xu Hong  ​http://www.artmuseum.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/news/dtxw/201805/t20180518_3139.shtml         

en.cafa.com.cn/to-an-ideal-land-of-ceramics-exhibition-of-international-contemporary-ceramics-opened-at-tsinghua-university-art-museum.html


Posted May 11 , 2018 in Exhibition, ​Ceramic Art Andenne 2018, Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Cultural Center, Belgium 
en.ceramicartandenne.be/


Posted February 11, 2018 in Exhibition, ​Contemporary Collective Exhibition, Ceramics Museum of Argentona, Barcelona, Spain, curator, Oriol Calvo Vergés


Posted September 15, 2017 in Fellowship​, The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Visiting Sculptor in Residency-Visiting Professor, Department of Art and Art History, Gustavus Adolphus College, MN.  Supported by The Virginia A. Groot Foundation.    virginiaagrootfoundation.org/artists/           gustavus.edu/art/faculty.php


Posted September 15, 2017 in Exhibition, ATIM top 60 Masters Contemporary Collective Exhibition, Grand Auditorium Al Duomo, Florence, Italy
​curator: Viviana Puello


Posted September 15, 2017 in Exhibition, 09/08-10/01/2017: "30 years Künstlerhaus"-supported by Dr. Hans Hoch Foundation, Papierfabrik, Germany
www.kn-online.de/News/Aktuelle-Nachrichten-Kultur/Nachrichten-Kultur/Die-Sprachvielfalt-der-Keramik-in-der-Papierfabrik-Neumuenster

www.30jahre.stadttoepferei.de


Posted September 15, 2017 in Exhibition and Collection, Zibo International Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium, China 2017  www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/shandong/shandongculture/2017-09/06/content_31639519.htm
​The work "Mother and Child-carry" - permanent collection of the 1954 Zibo National Ceramics Museum

The 17th China (Zibo) International Ceramics Exposition-"In Between"-permanent collection
​1954 Zibo National Ceramics Museum, Shandong Province, China
www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/shandong/shandongculture/2017-09/07/content_31689575.htm


Posted September 15, 2017 in Exhibition and Collection, The 5th international Ceramic Symposium CERAMIC LABORATORY, Mark Rothko Art Center, Latvia  www.rothkocenter.com/en/ekspozicija/ceramic-laboratory
"Mother and Child-in between"-permanent collection 
completion a public ceramic sculpture for The 1st Latvia International Contemporary Ceramic Festival, Daugavpils,  Latvia.  


Posted September 15, 2017 in Exhibition and Collection, "Domestic Mysteries", 8.11-9.24.2017, Yingge Ceramic Museum, Taiwan, Curator: Nel Bannier and Anthony Merino.  "Mother and Child-connection"- permanent collection 
​www.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw/ceramics_en/xmdoc/cont?xsmsid=0G300022253905324651&sid=0H212532366539275074


Posted July 15, 2017 in Exhibition and Collection, The 4th Hong Guang Zi Qi International Wood Fire Ceramic Symposium and Exhibition
​Yixing Kai Hong Tang Ceramic Museum, Yixing, China

"Mother and Child-life"-
permanent collection​


Posted July 10, 2017 in Residency, Shangyu Celadon-Modern International Ceramics Art Center, Zhejiang Province , China
www.shangyuceladon.com/en/artist.aspx?id=30


Posted July 10, 2017 in Grant, The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant Award recipient, Third Place, Evanston, IL   virginiaagrootfoundation.org/artists/


 Posted February 20, 2017 in Exhibition, "Ceramic Artist Exchange – Tandem 2016“,  Opening: 24 February 2017 at 18 am , Exhibition : 24 February – 7 March 2017, Location: Künstlerhaus Stadttöpferei Neumünster Fürsthof 8, 24534 Neumünster  Germany   http://www.stadttoepferei.de/?p=1534


Posted July 14, 2016 in Lecture, The 5th International Ceramic Magazine Editors Symposium 2016, October 26 - November 2, FuLe International Ceramic Museum, Fuping, Xian and Qinghua University, Beijing, China
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Invited Speaker:  Mixed Influences-East and West: Diversity of Post-Modern Impacts in Ceramics Higher Education Today
www.icmea2004.com/

2016-陶艺主编会议日程2016-ICMEA Program
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Posted July 14, 2016 in Exhibition, 2016 Taiwan Ceramics International Biennale, July 15, 2016 - January 2, 2017
​public.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw/biennale/en/


Posted May 20, 2016 in Exhibition and Lecture, at the Museumsnacht Samstag, Germany, May 28th, 6 pm, 2016
​Künstlerhaus Stadttöpferei Neumünster, Germany   http://www.stadttoepferei.de/?p=1463            http://www.stadttoepferei.de/?page_id=1367
http://www.shz.de/lokales/holsteinischer-courier/neues-kuenstler-duo-in-der-toepferei-id13661631.html
http://t.kn-online.de/News/Nachrichten-Kultur/Aktuelle-Nachrichten-Kultur/Beziehungen-in-Ton-in-der-Stadttoepferei-Neumuenster


Posted January 20, 2016 in International Residency and Exchange, Germany    KÜNSTLERHAUS STADTTÖPFEREI NEUMÜNSTER​​
​Ceramic Artist Exchange – Tandem 2016 – Neumünster/Germany    http://www.stadttoepferei.de/?page_id=1333  
Press  http://www.stadttoepferei.de/?page_id=1367

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Posted December 9, 2015 in Exhibition
International MLHA/NEBEL-Dezorientace Invitational, Kulturní Centrum Řehlovice, Czech Republic

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Posted November 21, 2015 in Exhibition
The final list and the result of the 2016 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale International competition  http://public.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw/biennale/announcement/en-us/Award_4_1.htm        http://www.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw/


Posted 09 November 2015 in Exhibition
​Ray Chen's work is featured in the  XII Biannual International Ceramics of Manises at the Museum of Ceramics-Manises, Spain 2015
www.manises.es/manisesPublic/museo/bienal.html

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Posted 11 July, 2015 in Exhibition and Lecture
The 16th German-Czech International Invitational symposium 
STRÖMUNGEN–PROUDĚNÍ 2015 Kulturní centrum Řehlovice, CZ  
www.kcrehlo.cz

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Posted September 17, 2014 in Demonstrator, Lecture and Exhibition  
The 5th Ceramics Ireland International Festival, Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland, and in conjunction with 46th International Academy Ceramics 2016 conference, Ireland  www.ceramicsireland.org/

Post March 1, 2013 in Lecture
2013 Mary E. Nyburg Grant Recipient, Baltimore Clayworks, MD
Lecture: The 7th Gyeonggi Int. Ceramics Biennale, Icheon World Ceramics Foundation, Korea   www.kocef.org/eng/03_biennale/2012/01_03_02.asp

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Posted June 3, 2015,  in Exhibition
Visual Perspectives: 14 Years of the Virginia A. Groot Awards, S.O.F.A Chicago International Art Exposition, Navy Pier, Chicago; and Virginia A. Groot Foundation Art Gallery, Chicago, IL 2002  
www.virginiaagrootfoundation.org/

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