[Wako, Ginza] “Inoue Manji White Porcelain Exhibition – White Path – 30th Anniversary of the Important Intangible Cultural Property Certification” will be held from June 19th (Thursday)

White porcelain round vase diameter 34.5 x height 32.6 cm

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of his recognition as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property, an exhibition by Living National Treasure Inoue Manji will be held.

Seiko House Hall will be holding the 49th exhibition by Inoue Manji, a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for white porcelain, from June 19th (Thurs) to 29th (Sun). The exhibition will be entitled "30th Anniversary of the Recognition as a Holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property: Inoue Manji White Porcelain Exhibition – Following a Single White Path."

Mr. Inoue has been dedicated to white porcelain and has honed his work through his high level of spirituality and wheel-throwing skills. As modern crafts, the diversity and beauty of his vessels continue to evolve even at the age of 96.
This exhibition, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of his certification as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property, will focus on the theme of "white," his origin, and will feature works that radiate dignified beauty born from the combination of Inoue's outstanding technique, sensibility, and heart, such as his representative round vases, crane-necked vases, and vortex-patterned vases. Please come and see them at the venue.

Brief biography of Manji Inoue

Born in Arita, Saga Prefecture in 1929
1968~ Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1969-1976: Traveled to the United States four times to teach ceramics at the Pennsylvania State University Art Department.
1971: Opened the Inoue Manji Kiln
1977-2021 Solo exhibitions at Wako
1979: Awarded the title of Outstanding Engineer (Contemporary Master Craftsman)
1983: Traveled to the United States 20 times to teach pottery at the New Mexico State University School of Fine Arts
1987: Received the Minister of Education Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1995 Solo exhibition in Germany for cultural exchange (1997 Hungary, 1999 Monaco, 2000 Portugal,
Poland in 2007, Hong Kong and New York in 2012)
Recognized as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "White Porcelain"
1997: Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
2002: Received the West Japan Culture Award
2003: Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2022-2024 Solo exhibition at Seiko House Hall (formerly Wako Hall) Currently a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, a member of the Japan Crafts Association, and an honorary citizen of Arita Town

"30th Anniversary of the Designation as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property: Inoue Manji White Porcelain Exhibition – Single Path of Whiteness"
June 19th (Thu) – 29th (Sun)
Venue: Seiko House Hall (Seiko House 6th floor, 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."
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