Core Insights - The 2025 Jingdezhen Prize was awarded to Chinese artists Bao Wei and Hu Jiahui for their work "From Calanchi to Kaoling," which combines Italian red clay with Jingdezhen kaolinite to explore material and cultural dialogue [1][4]. Event Overview - The Jingdezhen Prize focuses on contemporary ceramic art and international exchange, initiated by the World Crafts Council, the International Academy of Ceramics, and the Jingdezhen Creative Design Center [4]. - The event featured five main award categories, each emphasizing different aspects of ceramic art, including material experimentation, interdisciplinary dialogue, and preservation of traditional techniques [5]. Award Categories - The Jingdezhen Prize emphasizes the integration of material experimentation and cultural expression [5]. - The Interdisciplinary Experiment Award encourages innovation through the combination of craftsmanship with technology and humanities [5]. - The Emerging Creative Award targets artists under 35, promoting potential in material and conceptual innovation [5]. - The Creative Design Award is divided into cultural and industrial design streams, focusing on traditional symbols and functional innovation [5]. - The Tradition & Innovation Award recognizes efforts in preserving endangered techniques and promoting global ceramic culture [5]. Participation and Evaluation - Since its launch in May 2025, the Jingdezhen Prize has attracted submissions from 55 countries, with a total of 1,325 entries [7]. - The judging process involved a dual-track evaluation system with international jury assessment and professional nominations, conducted anonymously based on artistic value, innovation, and cultural significance [7]. - The evaluation included three rounds: preliminary, re-evaluation, and final, resulting in 41 shortlisted works and nine winners [7].