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Ceramic, glass and concrete artists from all parts of the world are invited to participate part in the 2nd International Triennial of Silicate Arts. This international event featuring some of the world's finest artists will be based on celebrating the traditional values while creating new directions and fields in the silicate arts for the 21st Century. Born from an idea by János Probstner, director and founder of the International Ceramics Studio, the 1st International Triennial was held from 13th March - 7th April, 2005 in Kecskemét, Hungary - restarting the tradition of the National Silicate Industrial Triennials of the 1980's. The aims of the triennial are to stimulate both fine and applied artists to create works which give scope to the industrial and artistic application of new materials and technologies, encouraging the widening of directions in 21st century silicate arts. The works must be in clay, concrete, porcelain or glass and artists are free to choose the technical methods and approach to the given theme. The objects must be original works and not previously prizewinning works in any international competition. A distinguished international jury comprising of professional artists from each discipline, art critics, museum curators and magazine publishers will select the successful exhibitors and present awards to outstanding works. The venues for the Triennial are based in Kecskemét, a large market town 80 kilometres south of the Hungarian capital, Budapest. The county town of Bács-Kiskun, Kecskemét has long been renowned for its support of cultural events and has a long tradition of artistic endeavour. The Triennial exhibition will take place in the Cifrapalota (Ornamented Palace) a classic Art Nouveau art gallery in the centre of the town. The official languages of the Triennial are English and Hungarian. The theme for the 2008 Triennial is "SYMBOLIC & NARRATIVE".
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