Contemporary Tea Ceremony Utensils Exhibition IV
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At Gallery Le Bain
Media: Crafts, Ceramics, Art Party
This year's tea ceremony utensil exhibition is the fourth such installment, featuring original works by representative contemporary artists and craftsmen, and new suggestions for a contemporary version of the chanoyu (tea ceremony).
Participating artists include Toru Matsuzaki, known for his wood lacquer of rare intensity; Wataru Sato, an acclaimed ceramicist; Toru Kaneko, a goldsmith who forges innovative techniques in his craft; Shunkei Yahagi, a practitioner of female calligraphy who pursues the exciting and limitless possibilities of the genre; interior designer Shigeru Uchida, and many others. In addition, new tea holders and other tea utensils made by Czech glass artisans will also be on display.
On November 16th (Sun), a tea ceremony will be held using these utensils and with delicious food from Ori Higashiya. To participate, apply on the website (Japanese only).
*Works on display are also for sale. Please come early to purchase your favorite pieces.
Schedule
From 2008-11-11 To 2008-11-21 at 17:00
Opening Reception on 2008-11-11 from 18:30 to 20:30
Website
http://www.le-bain.com/gallery/ (Japanese) (venue's website)
Fee
Free
Venue Hours
From 11:00 To 19:00
Closed on Mondays
Access
10 minutes walk from Exit 3 at Roppongi Station on the Oedo Line or Exit 1a, 1b on the Hibiya Line
Address
3-16-28, Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Phone: 03-3479-3843 Fax: 03-3479-9210
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Contemporary Tea Ceremony Utensils Exhibition IV</a>
Venue: Gallery Le Bain
Schedule: From 2008-11-11 To 2008-11-21 at 17:00
Address: 3-16-28, Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Phone: 03-3479-3843 Fax: 03-3479-9210





