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Ceramics of the Past and of the Future: The Timelessness of Traditional Japanese Craft Arts
The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo
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Ceramic art, a craft that is the pride of Japan, has evolved remarkably through the ages, with techniques and expressions diversifying over time. 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 works mainly at the "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
In 1973, the artists belonging to the Ceramic Art Division of the Japan Crafts Association held the First Exhibition of New Ceramic Works (Ceramic Art Division Exhibition), which has been held to this day.
This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ceramic Art 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 division.
The exhibition introduces the techniques and beauty of traditional crafts, including works by successive generations of living national treasures, works by artists who have inherited the materials and traditions unique to the ceramic industry, and vessels for the tea ceremony.
The works of young artists, who are the future leaders of the ceramic art world, are also a highlight of the exhibition. Focusing on contemporary ceramics today, the exhibition will feature 139 works by 137 artists, including works by members of the Ceramic Art Group and other artists.
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 works mainly at the "Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
In 1973, the artists belonging to the Ceramic Art Division of the Japan Crafts Association held the First Exhibition of New Ceramic Works (Ceramic Art Division Exhibition), which has been held to this day.
This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ceramic Art 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 division.
The exhibition introduces the techniques and beauty of traditional crafts, including works by successive generations of living national treasures, works by artists who have inherited the materials and traditions unique to the ceramic industry, and vessels for the tea ceremony.
The works of young artists, who are the future leaders of the ceramic art world, are also a highlight of the exhibition. Focusing on contemporary ceramics today, the exhibition will feature 139 works by 137 artists, including works by members of the Ceramic Art Group and other artists.
Schedule | Sep 9 (Sat) 2023-Nov 26 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University Students ¥900, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.mcart.jp/exhibition/e3502/ | ||||
| Venue | The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo https://www.mcart.jp/global/en/ | ||||
| Location | 4 Kamitachikui, Konda-cho, Tamba Sasayama-shi, Hyogo 669-2135 | ||||
| Access | From Aino Station on the JR Fukuchiyama line, take the Shinki Green bus #52, and get off at Hyogo Togei Bijutsukan. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 079-597-3961 | ||||
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