Big Blue Dot is a non-profit company based in Greece. Contemporary ceramics is a form of art constantly developing and evolving, presenting an upward trend worldwide and in Greece. In addition, Greece is increasingly recognised as a cultural hub in South-Eastern Europe due to its geographical location, the significant number of visitors, and the strong ‘brand’ of its cultural heritage.The organization of the first Biennale of Contemporary Keramics in Greece reflects the need to support Greek ceramics, create occasions for new aesthetic trends, promote research, and strengthen communication between creators and the public.

Big Blue Dot’s wanderings in Greece aim to provide educational opportunities to the local communities and new experiences, contribute to cultural tourism development, and strengthen the local economy and art. Every two years, the event will have a fresh, renewed face highlighting a different part of Greece and history.

Who we are

The Biennale of Contemporary Keramics, organized by the civil non profit company Big Blue Dot, stands out for its decentralized and nomadic character. Like a wandering blue dot, it avoids being anchored in the Athenian metropolis. Instead, it takes place each time on a different island, drawing inspiration from the unique qualities of each location, including its archaeological past, myths, and history. The event features the main exhibition and a diverse parallel program of performances, projects, and workshops, fostering engagement among artists and the local community.

Who we are

The Biennale of Contemporary Keramics, organized by the civil non profit company Big Blue Dot, stands out for its decentralized and nomadic character. Like a wandering blue dot, it avoids being anchored in the Athenian metropolis. Instead, it takes place each time on a different island, drawing inspiration from the unique qualities of each location, including its archaeological past, myths, and history. The event features the main exhibition and a diverse parallel program of performances, projects, and workshops, fostering engagement among artists and the local community.

What we do

BCK’s journey across Greece not only brings valuable educational opportunities to local communities, offering new knowledge, experiences, and inspiration but also contributes significantly to the development of cultural tourism. These wanderings play a vital role in strengthening the local economy and the art scene. The Organizational Committee, in collaboration with artistic agencies and groups, institutions, museums, and educational organizations, actively researches and plans innovative ways to showcase Greece’s cultural heritage through Contemporary Ceramic Art. The event takes on a fresh and renewed identity every two years, highlighting and culturally empowering a different part of Greece and history.

What we do

BCK’s journey across Greece not only brings valuable educational opportunities to local communities, offering new knowledge, experiences, and inspiration but also contributes significantly to the development of cultural tourism. These wanderings play a vital role in strengthening the local economy and the art scene. The Organizational Committee, in collaboration with artistic agencies and groups, institutions, museums, and educational organizations, actively researches and plans innovative ways to showcase Greece’s cultural heritage through Contemporary Ceramic Art. The event takes on a fresh and renewed identity every two years, highlighting and culturally empowering a different part of Greece and history.

Our vision

Mainly driven by the need to promote and highlight Contemporary Greek Ceramic Art and ceramists at a global level, BCK aspires to be a great cultural event that will be held biannually in Greece. An initiative where artists can meet and enrich their knowledge whilst present a new way of reading the cultural heritage of Greece through Contemporary Art.

Our mission

BCK’s mission is to fill the gap that existed until now in Contemporary Ceramic Art in our country and to be an equally important Biennale with those abroad. BCK is a catalyst for Greek culture and for the Greek and foreign ceramists promotion – established and young, connecting domestic artistic production with the international scene of Contemporary Ceramic Art and vice versa.

BCK Team

Loukia Thomopoulou

Founder & Creative Director - BCK 2026 Curator

Loukia Thomopoulou

Founder & Creative Director - BCK 2026 Curator

Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos

BCK 2026 Curator

Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos

BCK 2026 Curator

Anissa Touati

BCK 2026 Curator

Anissa Touati

BCK 2026 Curator

Eleni Lozou

Artists Liaison

Eleni Lozou

Artists Liaison

Iakovos Sachinis

Project Coordination

Iakovos Sachinis

Project Coordination

Aristeidis (Aris) Petrou

Exhibition Design

Aristeidis (Aris) Petrou

Exhibition Design

Dimitris Papazoglou

Branding & Signage Design

Dimitris Papazoglou

Branding & Signage Design

Lambros Papanikolatos

Strategic Advisor

Lambros Papanikolatos

Strategic Advisor

Evie Dikaiou

Synergies Strategy

Evie Dikaiou

Synergies Strategy

Lia Dikaiou

Synergies Strategy

Lia Dikaiou

Synergies Strategy

Giorgos Tzigkounakis

Web Development

Giorgos Tzigkounakis

Web Development

Elli Mouchtari

Social Media

Elli Mouchtari

Social Media

Marilina Giannatou

Administrative Support

Marilina Giannatou

Administrative Support

If you want to dive deeper into the stories, the trends, and the incredible artists shaping contemporary ceramics today, our curatorial team is ready for you. Think of it less like an official museum tour and more like an inspiring walk through the contemporary Mediterranean art scene with friends.

🗓️ JULY CURATED TOURS
27.07 → Curated Tour (All Exhibitions)

Curators:
Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos @kopse_ligo
Loukia Thomopoulou @loukiat
Anissa Touati @anissatowati

Organised by
BigBlueDot

Co - Organised by
Region of South Aegean @aegeanislands
Municipality of Rhodes @dimos.rodou

Under the auspices and financial support of
Ministry of Culture @minculturegr

Under the auspices of
Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Greek National Tourism Organisation
Embassy of France in Greece @france_en_grece
Embassy of Italy in Greece @italyingreece
University of the Aegean @universityoftheaegean
Under the auspices and hospitality of
Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese @efadodecanese

With the Support of
Ankara University @ankarauni_en
Association For the Protection of Architectural and Cultural Heritage of Rhodes
Auberge De France in Rhodes
E. & M. Stamatiou Foundation of Rhodes
International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) @internationalacademyofceramics
The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation @thejfcostopoulosfoundation
NEON Organization for Culture and Development @neongreece
Qualified Guide`s Association of The Dodecanese
P.M.S. in "Children’s Book and Educational Material" @pmspaidikovivlio
Rhodes Hotel Association @rhodeshotelassociation
Stavros Niarchos Foundation @snforg

©️George Pappas

#BCKeramics #BCK2026 #Rhodes

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If you want to dive deeper into the stories, the trends, and the incredible artists shaping contemporary ceramics today, our curatorial team is ready for you. Think of it less like an official museum tour and more like an inspiring walk through the contemporary Mediterranean art scene with friends. 🗓️ JULY CURATED TOURS 27.07 → Curated Tour (All Exhibitions) Curators: Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos @kopse_ligo Loukia Thomopoulou @loukiat Anissa Touati @anissatowati Organised by BigBlueDot Co - Organised by Region of South Aegean @aegeanislands Municipality of Rhodes @dimos.rodou Under the auspices and financial support of Ministry of Culture @minculturegr Under the auspices of Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Greek National Tourism Organisation Embassy of France in Greece @france_en_grece Embassy of Italy in Greece @italyingreece University of the Aegean @universityoftheaegean Under the auspices and hospitality of Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese @efadodecanese With the Support of Ankara University @ankarauni_en Association For the Protection of Architectural and Cultural Heritage of Rhodes Auberge De France in Rhodes E. & M. Stamatiou Foundation of Rhodes International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) @internationalacademyofceramics The J.F. Costopoulos Foundation @thejfcostopoulosfoundation NEON Organization for Culture and Development @neongreece Qualified Guide's Association of The Dodecanese P.M.S. in "Children’s Book and Educational Material" @pmspaidikovivlio Rhodes Hotel Association @rhodeshotelassociation Stavros Niarchos Foundation @snforg ©️George Pappas #BCKeramics #BCK2026 #Rhodes

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