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Okabe Takaneri 岡部享憲

1951-malebizen pottery1973 Joined kiln “Toshoen” as a potter1977 Joined the kiln “Kibido” as a potter1994 Opened his own kiln in Yoshinaga-cho, Bizen City2009 Solo exhibition at Gallery Hikari every year. (more…)

Seto Takemi 瀬戸毅己

1958-maleBorn in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture1981 Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Sculpture1982 Trained at Aichi Ceramic Training School1992-2005 Lecturer at Toita Women’s Junior College2018- Solo exhibition at Shibiya Kuroda Toen　　Currently a member of the Oriental Ceramic Society (more…)

Kuze Seitei 久世青亭

1968-maleBorn in Kyoto, Japan, he began his career as a ceramic artist, and after producing Raku tea bowls, he continued his research on Tenmoku tea bowls from the Southern Song period in China, which are compared to the “mysteries of the universe,” and developed his own unique Tenmoku tea bowl reconstructions. (more…)

Fujii Takayuki 藤井隆之

1973-maleBorn in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture1999 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Crafts, majoring in ceramicsAwarded the Salon du Printemps prize for graduation workSelected for the 39th Exhibition of New Works of Traditional Crafts (since then, selected 19 times)2000 Selected for the 47th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (and 11 times since)2001 Completed the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, majoring in ceramics2001 Completion work: purchased by Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and MusicAfter working as a research student at Tokyo University of the Arts, established his own kiln in (more…)

Tanaka Somi 田中宗味

early edo periodmaleraku potteryHis name is Shozaemon.He was the son of Tanaka Sokei and the elder brother of Kichizaemon Jokei.In the Raku kiln genealogy up to around Genroku (1688-1704), he was the second generation after Chojiro, and Jokei was the third generation, but for some reason, in the subsequent genealogy, Shozaemon was omitted from the Raku generation and Tsunekei was the second generation.Therefore, after that, Somi is treated as a side kiln. (more…)

Irie Mitoshi 入江光人司

1939-malebizen potteryIrie Mitoshi was born in Ibe, Bizen, in 1939 as the eldest son of craftsman Irie Kenji. He is a ceramist specialising in craftwork, which is becoming rare in Bizen. He specialises in small objects such as hohin (teapot) and incense burners. He is not a well-known artist for several reasons, such as his limited output and lack of membership of large associations, but he is well known to lovers of craftwork. (more…)

Tamai Rakuzan 3rd 三代 玉井楽山

1942-1990rakuzan pottery Tamai Rakusan III was born in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture in 1924 and graduated from the Kyoto School of Arts and Crafts.After graduation, he studied under Ito Suiko and honed his skills in Kyoto.He later succeeded to the third generation of Rakusan pottery and took the name Tamai Rakusan. He has exhibited his work at exhibitions such as the Nitten, where it was selected for awards.At present, the kiln is closed due to a lack of successors. (more…)

Fujii Shoun 藤井勝雲

1938-malearita porcelainBorn in Arita-cho, Saga Prefecture1944Studied under Fujii Kuniyuki, a traditional craftsman and owner of Seiun Kiln, and devoted himself to acquiring techniques1983Opened the Seiun Kiln1986Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1987Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft Exhibition1988Selected, Saga Art Association ExhibitionSelected, Kyushu New Craft ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1989Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Ceramic Art Association Prize1990Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Japan1991Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1992Selected, West Japan Ceramic Art ExhibitionSelected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, Saga, Japan1993Selected, Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition1994Selected, (more…)

Muta Yoca 牟田陽日

1981-femalekutani porcelainShe was born in Tokyo. She produces a wide range of works from arts and crafts such as everyday tableware and tea utensils to artwork, mainly using the technique of color painting, in which colors are applied to ceramics. 2008 BFA Fine Art, Goldsmiths College, University of London 2008 Solo exhibition “A Tale of Two Suns” Iniva, London 2008 “newcontemporaries 2008” A Foundation, London 2009 Solo exhibition “Mt. Boo” the SASSOONGALLERY, London 2011 “We who saw signs” ICA gallery, Singapore 2012 Graduated from Ishikawa Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute 2012 Itami International Craft Exhibition “Sake Vessels and Sake Cup Holders”, (more…)

Kuroda Taizo 黒田泰蔵

1946–2021maleKuroda Taizo was born in 1946. After moving to Paris at the age of 20 and discovering ceramics in Canada in 1967, Kuroda returned to Japan and built a kiln in Ito City in 1991, and held his first solo exhibition in 1982. Since 1992, when he first exhibited white porcelain works, this has become the center of his creativity.He had continued to produce pure works that fulfill his self-expression. (more…)

Yamada So 山田想

1979-maletokoname potteryBorn in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. His grandfather was Yamada Jozan III, a living national treasure. His father was Yamada Jozan IV (Yamada Emu). 2002 Finished the Tokoname Municipal Ceramic Research Institute. Moved to Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture to work. 2004 Moved back to Tokoname. He has been working under the guidance of his grandfather, Yamada Jozan III, and his father, Yamada Jozan IV. 2005 First solo exhibition at Gallery CEPICA, Tokoname. 2008 Solo exhibition at Sakae Mitsukoshi, Nagoya 2009 Solo exhibition at Kuroda Toen, Ginza, Tokyo 2010 Appeared on NHK’s TV program “Utsuwa Yume Kobo”, solo exhibition at (more…)

Fukagawa Porcelain 深川製磁

1894-arita porcelain Fukagawa Porcelain is a well-established manufacturer of Arita porcelain since 1894. Its history dates back to 1894 when it was established by the second son of Fukagawa Eizayemon of Koransha, which was also located in the town of Arita. The company is known for its clear blue dyeing and red painting, and the blue dyeing is also called “Fukagawa blue” and is well known by many people. In 1903, it was exhibited at the World Exposition in Paris, where it won the highest honor, the Medaille d’Or. Fukagawa’s porcelain with “Mt. Fuji and River” on the back has (more…)

NORITAKE CO., LIMITED ノリタケ

1904-The company was founded in 1904 by Morimura Ichizaemon (1839-1919) as Nihon Toki General Partnership Company. Its predecessor, Nihon Toki, was the first company in Japan to produce high-end Western tableware, which was exported in large quantities to Europe and the United States by the Morimura Group, a pottery and porcelainware trading company, during the Meiji era and before World War II. The early products were handmade and known for the beauty of their painting and the delicacy of their workmanship. Later, tableware based on the Art Deco style was produced in large quantities, and the elaborate designs are still (more…)

Kakurezaki Ryuichi 隠崎隆一

1950-malebizen potteryBorn in Nagasaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Design Department of Osaka University of Arts, he worked in the field of commercial design, but became interested in Bizen ware and studied under Bizen ware creator Iwamoto Shuichi, as well as learned the basics of ceramics at Bizen Togei Center and from ’54 on, studied under Isezaki Jun, who was a top class medium-standing creator at the time and is a current living national treasure, before building up an ascending kiln and going independent, leading to where he is today, being chosen and receiving awards at the Japan Kogei Association (more…)

Hon’ami Koetsu 本阿弥光悦

1558-1637malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto, Honami Koetsu was a multi-disciplinary artist of many faces: a craftsman, calligrapher, painter, publisher, gardener, and maker of Noh masks. Known as the da Vinci of Japan, he had an excellent sense of design and left numerous masterpieces in all artistic genres. In the world of calligraphy, Honami is considered to be one of the three great calligraphers of the Kanei era alongside Nobutada Konoe and Shokado Shojo. He is the founder of the Koetsu style. The Honami family was a high-ranking family of leading businessmen. The family had been well-known as sword connoisseurs since the (more…)

Tsuji Hitachi 14th 十四代 辻常陸

1909-2007malearita porcelainBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from the Department of Ceramics, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and returned to Arita in 1947 to assume the name of Tsuji Hitachi the 14th. In 1889, he inherited the title of Imperial Household Agency Imperial Kiln and began working at Tsuji Seijisha. Solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store and others. Focuses on somenishiki (blue and white with overglaze enamels), and blue and white. (more…)

Takegoshi Jun 武腰潤

1948-malekutani porcelainBorn in Terai-machi, Ishikawa Prefecture. Father of Taizan III. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, majoring in Japanese painting. After working as the head of the ceramics design department at a vocational training school and traveling abroad, he became a potter in 1973. Studied under his father Taizan and Kitade Fujio. Member of Nitten. Awarded the Honorable Mention at the Japan New Craft Exhibition and is a member. Received the highest award and commission from the Prefectural Contemporary Art Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Ikebukuro Seibu and Shibuya Gallery Keita. Director of the Prefectural Ceramic Association. (more…)

Suzuki Soji 鈴木爽司

1939-maleEldest son of ceramic artist Suzuki Kiyoshi. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design, and studied under Tomimoto Kenkichi, Kondo Yuzo, and Shimizu Soji. He was selected for the Nitten exhibition for the first time in 1968, and was continuously selected until 1981. In 1994, he withdrew from the Nitten and the Contemporary Industrial Arts Association, and in 1985 he was selected for the first time to exhibit at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. He was awarded the Mayor’s Prize at the Kyoto Exhibition. He has had many solo exhibitions, including at Yokohama Takashimaya. Painted in gold and silver. (more…)

Suzuki Sansei 鈴木三成

1936-maleBorn in Chiba Prefecture. Graduated from Ichihara High School. Studied under Kawamura Seizan and trained at Kamakura Kiln. Later built a kiln in Kozu, Odawara City. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Awarded the Musashino Exhibition City Board of Education Prize. Grand Prize and Excellence Prize at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Second prize at the Kanagawa Prefectural Exhibition. Solo exhibitions in major cities throughout Japan. Mainly celadon. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. (more…)

Sugimoto Sadamitsu 杉本貞光

1935-maleBorn in Tokyo, built a kiln in the Hosohara Mountains in 1968. Studied tea ceremony pottery under Tachibana Daigame of Daitokuji Temple, and was named Teragaito Kiln by the old master. Participated in the Okinawa Ocean Expo. Held solo exhibitions at Nihonbashi Tsubochuai and others. (more…)