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Kigumi: Revealing the Carpentry Behind the Wood Joint
National Museum of Nature and Science
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In Japan, the spirit of kigumi—the craft of jointing wood—is deeply ingrained everywhere. Endowed with bountiful forests, an intimate awareness of trees has existed since antiquity, and various items have been created by jointing wood. Everything from small vessels and furniture used in everyday life, to wood-framed dwellings, have all been made using kigumi. However, by merely looking at the surface appearance of the finished work, it is difficult to truly comprehend the craft and aesthetics of kigumi demonstrated by these exceptional artisans.
In this exhibition, we have deconstructed all kinds of kigumi for this reason. Various wood joints are exhibited in their disassembled state—traditional wood joints, unusual joints, and joints which surprise you as their secrets are revealed. Western wood joints, as well as wood puzzles, are also featured within the exhibit. We hope to reveal the beauty of kigumi—the artisan’s aesthetics and careful attention which is particular to handcrafted carpentry, and the soft textures and subtleties distinct to natural wood—through this exhibition’s works.
In this exhibition, we have deconstructed all kinds of kigumi for this reason. Various wood joints are exhibited in their disassembled state—traditional wood joints, unusual joints, and joints which surprise you as their secrets are revealed. Western wood joints, as well as wood puzzles, are also featured within the exhibit. We hope to reveal the beauty of kigumi—the artisan’s aesthetics and careful attention which is particular to handcrafted carpentry, and the soft textures and subtleties distinct to natural wood—through this exhibition’s works.
Schedule | Oct 13 (Wed) 2021-Nov 24 (Wed) 2021 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults and University Students ¥630; High School Students and Under, Seniors 65 & Over, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.dougukan.jp/kigumi/page/english.html | ||||
| Venue | National Museum of Nature and Science http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/ | ||||
| Location | 7-20 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 10 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines, 10 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-5777-8600 | ||||
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