Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation From Traditional Japanese Kilns
11 May, 2016 - 19 June, 2016
Long Gallery
Toyofuku Makoto, "Magnolia" Large beveled jar with overglaze enamel decor
"Japanese Pottery-The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns" introduces the works of a total of 35 artists active in seven major traditional kiln sites in Japan. They differ in orientation, including some who carry on long traditions of pottery production while pursuing ever-richer standards in their craft, and others who seek to create individualistic works exploring new forms. AII are promising artists who will be leaders of the next generation in the ceramic arts in Japan. The theme of the exhibition focuses on "vessels", endeavouring to show how ceramic artists understand the function of vessels, to better understand the present situation, and the future, of Japanese pottery.
The Japan Foundation engages in international cultural exchange activities in cooperation with over 130 countries around the world, focusing on three major program areas - Arts and Cultural Exchange, Japanese-Language education overseas and Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange. In order to enhance the understanding of Japanese arts and culture through the visual arts, the Foundation collaborates with overseas museums on a wide range of exhibitions from traditional to contemporary arts. The Foundation also organizes traveling exhibits of paintings, ceramics, crafts, prints, and photographs that make their way around the world.
