Exhibition • Event Report

From March 26 to March 30, 2022, a solo exhibition by Hiroyumi Suzuki, a ceramic artist from Iga, Mie Prefecture, was held at the Gallery Hiirono in Eifuku, Tokyo. Gallery Hiirono is a long-established gallery that has been showcasing and selling ceramics made by contemporary artisans for more than 20 years. Since 2011, Hiroyumi has held a solo exhibition there every year. This year’s exhibi...

“Sustainability and development” are becoming major keywords for traditional crafts these days. It is noteworthy that, in addition to the high level of technical skills passed down from generation to generation, some artisans have begun to take on the challenge of developing a variety of new styles that will be carried on by the next generation, such as seeking styles that fit modern lifesty...

From February 5th to 10th, 2022, glass artist Takeyoshi Mitsui’s exhibition “Forms that Blend Together” was held at gallery mus in Daikanyama, Tokyo. The exhibition featured a total of 139 works from his popular series such as “Silence” and “Bottle People” as well as his new tea bowls.

From December 14 to 18, 2021, the event “ARITA×SOGETSU Research Exhibition” was held at Sogetsu Kaikan in Akasaka, Tokyo, organized by the Ceramic Research Center of Saga University. The exhibition featured a total of 13 installations of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, created by artists of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana. The flower vessels were developed by ARITA PLUS ...

A solo exhibition by Hokkaido glass artist Yuki Nishiyama was held at SAVOIR VIVRE in Roppongi, Tokyo from November 27 to December 5, 2021. The gallery has held an exhibition of Yuki’s work every year since 2016, and this year was her sixth one. The theme of her new works was “Fuyu no Shirase”, or Winter’s Tidings. The exhibition featured a total of 55 works delicately depicting ...

From November 12 to 27, 2021, HULS Gallery Tokyo in Akasaka held an exhibition of works by Shinji Terauchi, the fourth generation head of Arita ware kiln, Riso Porcelain. This was the third exhibition of Shinji’s works held at the gallery. Although Shinji as the head of the kiln is usually involved in the production process, this exhibition focused on unique new works created on the potter’s...

A solo exhibition of ceramic artist Takeshi Imaizumi was held at Kaiden Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo from July 15 to 21, 2021. The gallery has been hosting Takeshi’s solo exhibitions regularly for the past 10 years, and this was his sixth exhibition in the last two years. The exhibition featured more than 80 works, including new bowls and flower vases, as well as tableware that can find its pl...

From June 19 to 27, 2021, an exhibition of the latest Kutani ware works by Kinzangama kiln was held at VOICE, a flower shop in Gaienmae, Tokyo.Located in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kinzangama kiln specializes in Kutani ware painting and has a history of more than 110 years, producing works using traditional color painting and gilding techniques. Now in this small flower shop located in a back a...

A solo exhibition by Akihiko Sugita, a lacquer artisan based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, was held at Sundries in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo from June 5 to 26, 2021.The first thing that catches your eye as you step into the gallery under a rare burst of bright sunshine in the rainy season is the black lacquer art panel hanging at the entrance. Shifting your gaze to the back of the gallery, you will...

A solo exhibition by ceramic artist Nami Takahashi was held at Terada Bijyutsu Antiques and Gallery in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo from June 19 to 25, 2021. In this exhibition, in addition to her signature works of pure white porcelain, new works with pearl and platinum glaze were introduced. Visitors were greeted by a variety of works, starting from tea ware and sake ware to tableware, vases, and incens...

A solo exhibition of Shigaraki ceramic artist Katsunori Sawa was held at Asakusa Japanese Pottery Gallery Tobetobekusa, Tokyo from April 10 to 18, 2021.One of the characteristics of Katsunori’s works is their wide range of variations. Shigaraki conveys the power of clay and fire, while Oribe is rich in individuality, with joyful painting and a playful spirit. Together with Shino, Hikidashi-g...

A solo exhibition by Seto ceramic artist Makoto Yamaguchi was held at Ginza Kuroda Touen Annex in Tokyo from April 3-8, 2021.Makoto is a ceramic artist based in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, who works in Oribe, Shino, Kiseto, and other styles. His Oribe works in particular reflect his contemporary sensibility, and many possess an innovative and gorgeous beauty. His annual solo exhibition at Kuroda Touen...