[Ceramics] Shinno Iwao Celadon Ribboned Vase (Diameter 16.6 x Height 27.2 cm)
39 holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties (Living National Treasures) in the five fields of crafts: pottery, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, and wood and bamboo work will be exhibiting their works.
Seiko House Hall will be holding the "Craftsmanship and Kôgei Creation – Living National Treasures Exhibition" from April 3rd (Thurs) to 20th (Sun). This exhibition, which is held every spring and brings together works by important intangible cultural property holders (living national treasures) in five craft fields, will mark its 10th anniversary.
"Living National Treasures" is the colloquial term for "holders of important intangible cultural properties." These individuals have honed their craft skills over a long period of time, developed their own unique style, and become leaders in their field.
This time, 39 artists will be exhibiting works across five craft fields: ceramics, dyeing and weaving, lacquerware, metalwork, and wood and bamboo work.
Although the materials used are different, the "spirit of Japanese crafts" is handed down through the generations in the works, where the artist creates the form of beauty he or she envisions through repeated dialogue with the material. Japan's craft culture, which has been going on for a thousand years, is an important asset not only in Japan but also around the world.
Please take this opportunity to see these fascinating works that combine the advanced techniques handed down through the ages with the beauty of utility that fits into modern life.
*Gallery talks by exhibiting artists are scheduled.
April 5th (Saturday) Shinno Iwao (ceramics), 6th (Sunday) Matsubara Nobuo (dyeing and weaving), 12th (Saturday) Osumi Yukie (metalwork),
13th (Sun) Kazumi Murose (lacquer art), 19th (Sat) Noboru Fujinuma (wood and bamboo craft), 20th (Sun) Kenji Suda (wood and bamboo craft)
From 14:00 each day
For inquiries, please contact Wako Art Department at 03-3562-2111 (main number)
[Ceramics] Shinno Iwao Celadon Ribboned Vase (Diameter 16.6 x Height 27.2 cm)
[Dyeing and weaving] Sachiko Arakaki's obi fabric "Concerto"
[Lacquerware] Kazumi Murose, gold-plated lacquer and mother-of-pearl striped vase (diameter 10.3 cm x height 23 cm)
[Lacquerware] Nishi Katsuhiro "Ibota Flower" Gold-plated box (19 x 26 x height 16 cm)
[Wood and Bamboo Craft] Kibe Shoho, Smoked Bamboo Flower Basket "Elegance" (Diameter 37cm x Height 24cm)
Nanryo tea jar "Tsukimiya" by Yukie Osumi (diameter 13.4cm x height 16.2cm)
"Craftsmanship and Creation of Kôgei – Living National Treasures Exhibition"
April 3rd (Thurs) – 20th (Sun)
Venue: Seiko House Hall (Seiko House 6F, 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Contact: 03-3562-2111 (main number)
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
Closed: Open all year round Admission: Free Organizer: Wako
◎Wako Hall has been renamed "Seiko House Hall."
We will be communicating with the world in a variety of ways, including exhibits related to the Seiko Group's businesses in general and collaborations with artists.
Business hours and events may change without notice.
Please visit our website for the latest information.
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From the press release of Wako Co., Ltd.
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