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“Ceramic Resonance,” a Special Exhibition Where the Ceramic Expressions of 15 Artists from All over Japan Resonate with One Another Will Be Held at Bizen City Museum of Art
Marking its first anniversary, the Bizen City Museum of Art will hold a special exhibition titled “Ceramic Resonance” from October 10 to December 20, 2026. The exhibition examines the current state of contemporary ceramics from a unique perspective, showcasing their appeal and expressive potential.
This exhibition showcases approximately 100 ceramic works by 15 artists from across Japan, including regions such as Bizen, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Saga, Hyogo, and Kagawa. The display features a wide range of ceramics, from vessels that adorn the dining table and large-scale objects that evoke the vitality of animals to works that blend tradition with unique creativity. The exploration of expression, which transcends mere technical skill and the beauty of form, as seen in each works, demonstrates the diverse developments of “ceramics today.”
Talk events featuring the exhibited artists and workshops are also scheduled throughout the exhibition period. Through the works of artists from different regions, generations, and fields of practice, visitors will be able to experience the “resonance” of rich creativity and diverse ceramic expression.
◾️Artists
Kiko Ando (Bizen), Arisa Kayano (Bizen), Akari Sato (Gifu), Shikamaru Takeshita (Tochigi), Kenji Takenaka (Bizen), Taro Tabuchi (Kagawa), Jun Nakao (Saga), Hiroko Nakazato (Kanagawa), Miho Norimatsu (Bizen), Mai Hiejima (Bizen), Reona Hirade (Ibaraki), Syo Fujita (Bizen), Karin Miyamoto (Ibaraki), Hitoshi Morimoto (Bizen), Yukico Yamada (Hyogo)
◾️General information
Special exhibition “Ceramic Resonance”
Dates: October 10 – December 20, 2026
Closed: Every Monday (If a public holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be closed on the following business day)
Venue: Bizen City Museum of Art (1659-6, Inbe, Bizen-city, Okayama Prefecture)
Admission fee:
General: JPY1,000 (Group JPY900)
Students (University students, vocational school students, high school students): JPY800 (Group JPY700)
Junior high school students and younger: Free
Those aged 65 and over (Residents of Bizen City, Ako City, and Kamigori Town): JPY750 (Group JPY700)
Those aged 65 and over (Residents other than those listed above): JPY900 (Group JPY800)
Website: https://bizen-moa.jp/exhibition/exhibition-55179/
*For further details, please refer to the official website.
