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Gilbert Portanier, the last ceramist of Vallauris' golden age, arrived in 1948 after meeting Picasso. His fascination with decoration and color manifested itself in unique and remarkable pieces, earning him the nickname "magician of color" at an exhibition at the Musée de Sèvres. The astonishing shapes of his creations add to their singularity. Gilbert Portanier, a brilliant colorist, is an artist to be discovered for his talent and artistic heritage.

Calogero (Claude) Aïello, born in Italy into a family of potters, moved to Vallauris in 1974 and founded a workshop for functional and decorative pottery. Collaborating with young designers to enhance the value of local craft heritage, he earned the nickname of "designer ceramist". His meeting with Ronan Bouroullec marked a turning point, leading to collaborations with Laurent Nicolas and Lehanneur. His workshop has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" label.