[Ginza Wako] “Three Generations of Master Katsuri Ito Hisashige Exhibition: Connecting Skills and Spirit” to be held from January 15, 2026 (Thursday)

This is the 14th exhibition by the current 12th generation artist, Hisashige Ito, at Wako, and the first in three years.

Wako Ginza will be holding the exhibition "Three Generations of Master Katsunori Ito Hisashige: Connecting Skills and Spirit" at the Seiko House Hall from Thursday, January 15th to Sunday, January 25th, 2026.
The Ito family, a family of court doll makers, has been creating Gosho dolls in Kyoto for generations since the mid-Edo period. The Gosho dolls, which are passed down from father to son, are characterized by their woodcarving technique using paulownia wood, their glossy white skin, and their adorable three-headed figures.
This exhibition brings together the expressions of beauty envisioned by three generations of Ito family makers: Hisashige Ito, the current 12th generation, Shogoro Ito, and Daichi Ito.
The current head of the family, Hisashige, will exhibit a range of elegant Gosho dolls, as well as decorative boxes and other decorative works with gofun and gold leaf paint. His eldest son, Shogoro, will exhibit Gosho dolls, as well as white balls, small balls that you'll want to hold in your palm, and three-dimensional works with gofun and gold leaf paint. His grandson, Daichi, will exhibit Japanese paintings.
Please take this opportunity to experience the elegant world of Kyoto, which has been passed down through the ages and generations, in three different ways.

[Gallery Talk Information]
January 17th (Sat) 14:00- Mr. Hisashige Ito
January 24th (Sat) 14:00- Mr. Shogoro Ito and Mr. Daichi

[12th Generation Ito Hisashige]

Brief biography of the 12th Ito Hisashige

Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1944. Started making dolls while studying at Doshisha University.
In 1978, he succeeded the 12th generation Yusoku Doll Maker, Hisashige Ito. Currently, he is the chairman of the Traditional Culture Preservation Association (Foundation) and director of Fushin'an (Foundation).

Major solo exhibitions: Seiko House Hall, Kyoto Takashimaya Art Gallery, Osaka Takashimaya Art Gallery, Kitamura Museum of Art Shikunshien, Toraya Kyoto Gallery

Major exhibitions: Expo '70 Japanese History Museum, Sagawa Art Museum, Museum "Eki" KYOTO, Kyoto Takashimaya Grand Hall, Nihonbashi Takashimaya Main Hall, InterContinental Vienna, InterContinental Madrid

[Ito Shogoro]

A brief biography of Ito Shogoro

Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1971 as the eldest son of the 12th generation Ito Hisashige. From an early age, he began rough carving, the basis of Gosho doll making. After graduating from university, he began his career as a Gosho doll maker under the 12th generation Ito Hisashige.
2005: First work presented at Wako Hall
In 2010, he held his first solo exhibition at Wako Hall. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions in various places.
In 2019, he assumed the name "Shogoro" as the 13th successor of Hisashige. Currently a part-time lecturer at Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts.

[Daichi Ito, Japanese original]

A brief biography of Ito Taichi

Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 2003 as the eldest son of Shogoro Ito
Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Doda High School of Art and Crafts, Department of Fine Arts, Japanese Painting, in 2022. Enrolled in the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts. Currently a fourth-year student majoring in Japanese Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts.

"Three Generations of Master Katsura Artist Hisashige Ito Exhibition: Connecting Skills and Spirit"
Thursday, January 15th – Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Venue: Seiko House Hall (Seiko House 6th floor, 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
For inquiries, please contact: 03-3562-2111 (main number)
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on the last day)
Closed: Open daily Admission fee: Free Organizer: Wako

◎Wako Hall has been renamed "Seiko House Hall."
We will be communicating various things to the world, including exhibits related to the Seiko Group's business in general and collaborations with artists.

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