View all News Ceramics of Italy in London for Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 19 May 2026 Fiere Promozione Materie: Altre iniziative fieristiche Ceramics of Italy Salva nei preferiti For the fifth consecutive year, the Italian ceramic industry is taking centre stage at Clerkenwell Design Week in London (19-21 May) with a collective exhibition inside a temporary pavilion in St John’s Square, at the heart of London’s prestigious design district. Now in its 15th edition, Clerkenwell Design Week is one of the leading international events for contemporary design. With the highest concentration of architecture and design showrooms in Europe, Clerkenwell Design Week represents a strategic platform for engaging with architects, designers and industry professionals. The 13 Italian ceramic companies exhibiting collectively under the Ceramics of Italy brand are Casalgrande Padana, Ceramica Sant’Agostino, Ceramiche Keope, Ceramiche Marca Corona, Ceramiche Refin, Supergres, Decoratori Bassanesi, Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, La Faenza, Gresmalt, Ceramiche Settecento, S.I.M.A.S., Tonalite. The participation, promoted by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), confirms the strong commitment to supporting the presence of Made in Italy products in international markets. Workshops, meetings with architects, designers, and networking opportunities will animate the three-day event, offering a unique opportunity to explore the quality and versatility of Italian ceramics within a dynamic international setting. Among the key initiatives organised by Ceramics of Italy is “From Surface to System: How Italian Ceramics Shape Contemporary Architecture”. Following introductory remarks by Angelo Dall’Aglio of Ceramics of Italy, the talk, scheduled for Wednesday 20 May at 12:30 pm at Yotel London City, will be curated and moderated by Daniel Gava, international design consultant, and will feature Francesco Casella, Director at KPF London, and Laura Marcheggiano, Specialist Advisor in Arup’s Global Materials Team.
