From the Rising Sun to the Lands of Mons: Japan's Influences on Regional Ceramics (19th–20th Centuries)

For this inaugural edition of the Atelier HaruFuyu Salons, we invite you to explore a little-known facet of the dialogue between Belgium and Japan: the influence of Japonisme on ceramic production in the Mons region during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through an illustrated journey featuring ceramics, decorative motifs and stories from local workshops, this lecture will shed light on the ways in which Japanese aesthetics inspired the imagination of Belgian manufacturers and artisans. The lecture will be presented by Éric Prévost, independent researcher and passionate collector, author of the first book ever dedicated to the Mons ceramist Antoine Dubois. For several years, he has been conducting extensive research and educational work on the ceramic heritage of the Borinage and Mons regions, helping to revive forgotten chapters of local industrial history. More than a lecture, this evening is designed as an immersive and privileged experience. Éric Prévost will bring to Brussels several pieces from his personal collection, many of which are rarely shown to the public. In an intimate setting that encourages discussion and exchange, participants will enjoy the exceptional opportunity to closely examine these objects, handle them, and discover their details firsthand. The evening will continue with a moment of conversation and informal exchange around a selection of objects presented by Atelier HaruFuyu, chosen as contemporary echoes of the cultural dialogues between Belgium and Japan. The pieces displayed by Atelier HaruFuyu will be available for purchase by participants who wish to extend the experience of the evening into their own homes. Event information: Date & Time: Thursday 1 October 2026, 19:00 ~ 21:30 Venue: De Ultieme Hallucinatie, 316 Rue Royale, 1210 Brussels Reception: 6:30pm Limited capacity: 30 participants Participation fee: €25 per person (includes one welcome drink) Language: The Salon will be presented in French language Find out more and book your tickets here : https://atelierharufuyu.com/prevost