Arturo Mora Benavent (Manises, 1970) is a descendant of a family of ceramicists dating back to the 18th century. From a very young age, he discovered the craft in the family workshop and made it the focus of his life. After training at the Manises School of Ceramics, he embarked on a personal journey dedicated to researching and perfecting the demanding technique of classical lustreware, in which he is now recognized as one of its foremost masters.

For over thirty years, he has run his own workshop in Manises, where he combines tradition and innovation. His work includes the creation of original works as well as the reproduction and restoration of historic ceramics, collaborating with museums and iconic buildings in Spain and abroad: the Prado Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), and the Alhambra (Granada), among others.

His work has been exhibited in Spain, Italy, France, and England, and he has received numerous awards, such as the National Ceramics Prize (2014) and the October 9th Prize awarded by the Manises City Council (2019). Today, Arturo Mora continues his work in the workshop, passing on the legacy of 14 generations of ceramicists and keeping alive an art that forms part of the cultural heritage of both Manises and the world.

The Mora family’s genealogy dates back to 1607, with Pere Mora, a potter originally from Altafulla. Since then, generation after generation has preserved this craft in Manises, reaching today’s 14th generation.