Contemporary Tea Ceremony Utensils Exhibition IV

Finished

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

Nov 11 (Tue) 2008-Nov 22 (Sat) 2008