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Ceramics of the past and of the Future: The Timelessness of Traditional Japanese Craft Arts
Hagi Uragami Museum
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Yasushi Okada, Akihiro Maeta, Eiichi Shibuya et al.
Ceramic art, a craft that is the pride of Japan, has evolved remarkably over time, diversifying its techniques and expressions. In 1950, the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties was enacted to preserve and utilize various craft techniques, including ceramics, and five years later, the Law was revised to establish the Japan Crafts Association. The Japan Craftsmen's Association was organized around holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties (so-called "living national treasures"), as well as traditional craft artists and technicians in various fields, and presented their work mainly at the "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. In 1973, the first "Exhibition of New Ceramic Works (Exhibition of the Ceramic Art Division)" was held by artists belonging to the Ceramic Art Division of the Society, and has been held to this day.
This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ceramic Division of the Japan Crafts Association and looks back on the history of its activities with outstanding works by artists who have been active in the association. The exhibition introduces the techniques and beauty of traditional crafts, including work by successive generations of living national treasures, work by artists who have inherited the materials and traditions unique to the ceramic industry, and vessels for the tea ceremony. The work of young artists, who will lead the future, is also a highlight of the exhibition. Focusing on contemporary ceramics of today, this exhibition features 139 masterpieces by 137 artists, including works by artists belonging to the Ceramic Art Group as well as other ceramic artists.
This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ceramic Division of the Japan Crafts Association and looks back on the history of its activities with outstanding works by artists who have been active in the association. The exhibition introduces the techniques and beauty of traditional crafts, including work by successive generations of living national treasures, work by artists who have inherited the materials and traditions unique to the ceramic industry, and vessels for the tea ceremony. The work of young artists, who will lead the future, is also a highlight of the exhibition. Focusing on contemporary ceramics of today, this exhibition features 139 masterpieces by 137 artists, including works by artists belonging to the Ceramic Art Group as well as other ceramic artists.
Schedule | Jul 2 (Sat) 2022-Aug 28 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500; University Students ¥1300; Seniors 70 & Over ¥1200; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.hum.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/exhibition/special/2022/07/049485.html | ||||
| Venue | Hagi Uragami Museum https://hum-web.jp/global/ | ||||
| Location | 586-1 Hiyako-machi, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi 758-0074 | ||||
| Access | 20 minute walk from Tamae Station on the JR Sanin Main line; From Hagi Station on the JR Sanin Main line, take the bus and get off at Hagi Meirin Center. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0838-24-2400 | ||||
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