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Ceramic Artist Seimei Tsuji: The Beauty of Akaru Sabi
Crafts Gallery at the National Museum of Modern Art
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Seimei Tsuji
Seimei Tsuji (1927–2008) was a ceramic artist who, after building his noborigama (climbing kiln) in Tama district of Tokyo in 1955, worked primarily on Yakishime Ware (high-fired, unglazed stoneware) using clay from Shigaraki town in Shiga Prefecture. With his artistic sense shaped by his collection of antiques and personal exchanges with artists, Tsuji developed a unique world called Akaru Sabi that was peculiar to Shigaraki Ware. In celebration of the Crafts Gallery 40th anniversary and in order to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Tsuji’s death, this exhibition presents his masterpieces, including vessels and objects, works from his private collection such as classic Shigaraki Ware and earthenware from ancient Peru, and works produced by Western-style painter Takeo Yamaguchi, American ceramic sculptor Peter Voulkos, and other artists at Tsuji’s studio. Look back on the creative career of this impressive ceramicist.
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Touch & Talk: Guided by Volunteer Staff Members
Event Dates: Wednesdays and Saturdays during the exhibition period, 14:00-15:00
Admission: Free (museum admission ticket required)
*Event in Japanese
*English guide available upon request
*Please see the official website for booking and further details.
[Related Event]
Touch & Talk: Guided by Volunteer Staff Members
Event Dates: Wednesdays and Saturdays during the exhibition period, 14:00-15:00
Admission: Free (museum admission ticket required)
*Event in Japanese
*English guide available upon request
*Please see the official website for booking and further details.
Schedule | Sep 15 (Fri) 2017-Nov 23 (Thu) 2017 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600, University Students ¥400, High School Students and under, Seniors over 65, Persons with a Disability Certificate + 1 Companion Free. | ||||||
| Website | http://www.momat.go.jp/english/cg/exhibition/tsuji_2017/ | ||||||
| Venue | Crafts Gallery at the National Museum of Modern Art http://www.momat.go.jp/english/cg/ | ||||||
| Location | 1-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0091 | ||||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit 1b at Takebashi Station on the Tozai line, 12 minute walk from exit 2 at Kudanshita Station on Tozai, Hanzomon or Toei Shinjuku line. | ||||||
| Phone | 03-5777-8600 | ||||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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