Bologna, 17 September 2014: during Cersaie 2014, Turkishceramics will invite Cersaie visitors and city of Bologna for two different international events of great relevance, about tradition, culture and architecture: 

                                                          Wednesday September 24, 2014

Time:  20:00-21.00

Piazza Maggiore, Bologna

Concert

KEREM GÖRSEV TRIO & AYHAN SICIMOĞLU
Time:   16:30                                                                         

Bologna Water Design - Ex Ospedale dei Bastardini          

Via Massimo D’Azeglio 41 Bologna                                  

Seminar “Kicking the bottle”                                                     

Organised by The Architects’Journal & Turkishceramics

This year Turkishceramics will present at Bologna Water Design September 22 to 27 - an innovative exhibition organized with the eminent architectural journal The Architects' Journal, celebrating the Ottoman style which inspired some of the world's most talented architects, including Zaha Hadid Architects, Hopkins Architects, Eric Parry Architects, ADAM Architecture, Studio Weave and Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. The architects were challenged to design a drinking water disposing structure that incorporates ceramics and considers the architectural history of the kiosk.

The KIOSK project is a collaboration with the architecture magazine The Architects' Journal and will be presented in Bologna Water Design following the debut of the show, which took place in London between February and March 2014. The definition of kiosk, born in Turkey during the Ottoman period, as "gazebo" garden has been transformed over time. During the late 17th century, the kiosks were offered by the Sultan to distribute free clean water to all the citizens. They consisted of self-supporting structures in marble, often decorated with precious ceramic tile. For this project, the architects were invited to reinterpret the structure of the kiosk for the London of the 21st century.

On September 24, at 16:30, Rory Olcayto, Acting Editor of The Architects'Journal and creative director of the project KIOSK, will hold a seminar on "Kicking the bottle", with architects who participated in the KIOSK project. (Presentation will bein English with Italian translation) A drink reception will follow the discussion.

Turkey is Europe’s 3rd biggest ceramic tile producer and the world’s 5th ceramic tile exporter, also the largest producer and exporter of sanitary ware in Europe. By the end of the 2013, Turkey reached more than 1 billion $ of total ceramics products exportation, with more than $606 million from tiles exportation and more than 203 million from the exportation of  sanitary ware.

Turkishceramics Promotion Group aims to support Turkish ceramics exportation around the world by organizing different promotion activities. For the seventh year, a free concert of Turkish music will be held in the charming stage of Piazza Maggiore.  Kerem Görsev Trio - Turkish group known all over the world - and the famous percussionist Ayhan Sicimoğlu, will play accompanied by extraordinary singer Suami Ramirez, creating a unique atmosphere with the special blend of jazz and Latin music. (Free Bus shuttles from Cersaie to Piazza Maggiore, from 18:00 - Michelino entrance)

 The events are coordinated by Bees Communication in Bologna, communication agency, events and public relations, which has coordinated the promotion and hospitality of the event since the first edition. The KIOSK project is coordinated from UK by INGMedia, a communication agency specializing in architecture, design and urban regeneration.

 Turkishceramics is the promotion group for ceramic manufacturers and exporters in Turkey. Representing over 30 individual companies, the group's mission is to raise awareness of Turkishceramics internationally and communicate the quality of Turkish ceramic tiles and sanitary ware. Ceramic production in Turkey has a long history and rich tradition, with the first ceramics being created in Anatolia over 8000 years ago. Today, Turkish ceramic producers are proud to continue this tradition of innovation with a creative approach and a broad range of high quality and durable products for both the professional and consumer markets.

LIST OF TURKISH CERAMIC COMPANIES AT CERSAIE FAIR:

Bien Seramik, Creavit, Duratiles (Akgün Seramik), Ege Seramik - Ege Vitrifiye, Graniser Seramik, Güral Vit, Hitit Seramik, Kalebodur- Kale- Çanakkale Seramik, NG Kütahya Seramik, Seramiksan, Seranit, Seranova Seramik, Serapool, Serel, Termal Seramik, Turkuaz Seramik, Uşak Seramik, Vitra, Yurtbay Seramik, Yüksel Seramik.