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Bát Tràng Museum Atelier at EXPO 2025 Osaka

Bát Tràng Museum Atelier proudly joins the Vietnam Pavilion at World EXPO 2025 Osaka, presenting ceramic designs that tell stories of cultural connections through the traditional craft of Bát Tràng ceramics.

The selected works reflect the creative identity of a nearly 50-year-old workshop founded by the late People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng, whose legacy continues to inspire.

Words Hà Tuấn Minh
Editor Vũ Chi Lam
Photos Vũ Bách Lâm

Location Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025

Time 13/4 /2025 – 13/10/2025

Everyday 9:00am – 10pm

 

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The World Expo is one of the three largest global events, along with the World Cup and the Olympic Games.

The Atelier transforms cultural stories into contemporary ceramic forms—through shapes, glazes, and motifs—while staying rooted in Vietnamese tradition.

Being part of EXPO 2025 is a great opportunity to share the Atelier’s creative spirit with the world.

EXPO 2025 Osaka
themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, gathers 158 countries and international organizations, and is expected to attract 28 million visitors.

Bát Tràng Museum
Founded in 2016 by People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng, Bát Tràng Museum (short for Bat Trang Museum of Viet Soul Art) is the only private museum in Bát Tràng Pottery Village. It houses a rich collection of traditional ceramics from the 18th–20th centuries and original works by the late artisan.

Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA)
BTMA is the museum’s family-run workshop, focused on preserving and reimagining the aesthetics of Vietnamese ceramics—bridging heritage and innovation.

Replica of the unique ceramic boot by the late People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng

The Vietnam Pavilion
At the Vietnam Pavilion, visitors can explore the country’s culture, art, and heritage through advanced technologies like 3D mapping, holograms, virtual reality, and daily folk performances. Highlighted products from over 40 leading Vietnamese organizations will also be showcased.

Bát Tràng Museum Atelier’s designs that explore the connection between different cultures—expressed through the craft of Bát Tràng ceramics.

Ai Ơi ceramic bag vase (in collaboration with LUU VIETANH), “Blooming” edition
Floral installation by LaFleur Vietnam
The Ballerina Lamp (with Leap Art)
Floral installation by LaFleur Vietnam
[Right in photo] Mr. Trần Nhất Hoàng, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Deputy Commissioner General of Vietnam at EXPO 2025.
Ai Ơi ceramic bag vase (in collaboration with LUU VIETANH),
“Blooming” edition

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