Tile is the thing at Cersaie, the ceramic-and-bath trade’s annual exhibition in Bologna, Italy.

Tiles are elevated to an art form at Cersaie, the ceramic industry’s annual fair in Bologna, Italy.

With more than 1,000 exhibitors in 2006, Cersaie showcased a dizzying array of tiles with trends toward historically sourced floral prints, kitschy patterns, and gleaming metallic finishes.