Just getting back to normal after a great weekend @ceramicartlondon . So much interest in ceramics in all its aspects, I’m honoured to have been awarded the Emmanuel Cooper Prize a complete surprise.
A huge thanks to everyone involved in the organisation of the event, it all went so smoothly. Cheers
I am delighted to be collaborating with @afridi_gallery in their exciting new exhibition space on Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, and especially with the ceramic exhibitions to be held there. Therefore it was a delight to see @danthepot , who will have an exhibition entitled 'Cityscapes' with Afridi later in the year, last Thursday at @ceramicartlondon Especially after he had won the prestigious Emmanuel Cooper Prize 2026. An award that recognises a maker whose work has made a significant contribution to contemporary ceramics.
We’re pleased to announce @danthepot , Stand 100 as the winner of The Emmanuel Cooper Prize 2026 🏆
Awarded by the Craft Pottery Charitable Trust and Pallant House Gallery, this major acquisition prize, now in its 11th year, recognises a maker whose work makes a significant contribution to contemporary ceramics. In 2026, the winning work will enter the collection of Pallant House Gallery, Chichester.
Selected by Chief Curator Melanie Vandenbrouck and Head of Collections Sarah Norris.
Dan Kelly’s wheel-thrown pieces are deeply influenced by the urban environment, a longstanding source of inspiration. The figure also plays a central role in his practice—not only in how forms are described, but in how they relate to one another, like members of the same family.
His work also draws on traditional and historical ceramics from Europe and the Far East.
Doors are now open. Friday morning tickets are sold out—remaining sessions are filling fast. Tickets are available online or at the door, with advance booking recommended.
🕙 Opening Hours:
Friday 8 May: 10am–6pm
Saturday 9 May: 10am–6pm
Sunday 10 May: 10am–5pm
📍 Olympia West Hall
12 Blythe Road
London W14 8UX
See you at the show!
#CAL2026 #contemporaryceramics #londonart #ceramicartlondon #ceramics
*Featured pot for illustration purposes
MEET THE MAKER | DAN KELLY
@danthepot is a Fellow of the @craftpotters whose wheel-thrown vessels are shaped by the energy of the city, the human figure, and the traditions of European and Far Eastern ceramics. Working spontaneously and intuitively, he preserves the soft qualities of freshly thrown clay while adding active marks and contrasting details, creating pieces that relate to one another like members of the same family.
See Dan’s work alongside 125 contemporary independent ceramic artists at Ceramic Art London 2026.
Book your tickets now via the link in the bio.
🗓️ 8 – 10 May 2026
📍 West Hall, Olympia, London
🎟️ Tickets now on sale – link in bio
#CAL2026 #contemporaryceramics #londonart #ceramicartlondon #ceramics
Clean up and arrangement nearly done. It is nice to have a sort out and a tidy space. All done for this weekend 5th evening 6th and 7th day. Clockwork studios @camberwellartsfestival
