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Australian Ceramics Triennale 09

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Innovation and Continuity - Modern Japanese ceramics from the Collection
Title:
Innovation and Continuity - Modern Japanese ceramics from the Collection
When:
10.07.2009 - 12.12.2009
Where:
Art Gallery of New South Wales - Sydney
Region:
Sydney Area

Description

Official Opening:
Tour with Jackie Menzies, Thursday, 16 July, 2pm


Innovation and Continuity - Modern Japanese ceramics from the Collection
Display of approximately 30 Japanese ceramic works showcasing leading artists in the diverse styles of the folk art movement known as Mingei and the avant-garde movement Sodeisha, as well as works by contemporary ceramic artists, many of whom are designated as ‘Living National Treasures’. Japanese contemporary ceramists are known for their ongoing innovation within the tradition.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is also home to the largest display of Asian ceramics in Sydney including Chinese tomb wares, Ming imperial porcelain, items for the scholar’s desk, Korean celadons, Japanese tea wares and export ceramics organised according to their find spots in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.


Name of Artists:
Hamada Shoji (1894-1978)
Shimaoka Tatsuzo (1919-2007)
Kawai Kanjiro (1890-1966)
Kawai Takeichi (1908-1989)
Takita Ko’ichi (b. 1927)
Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979)
Suzuki Osamu (1926-2001)
Yamada Hikaru (1924-2001)
Kumakura Junkichi (1920-1985)
Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967)
Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004)
Imaizumi Imaemon (1926-2001)
Isezaki Jun (b. 1936)
Suzuki Osamu (b. 1934)
Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983)
Fujiwara Yu (1932-2001)
Araki Takako (1921-2004)
Shimizu Kosho (1910-1999)
Shiga Shigeo (b. 1928)
Yagi Akira (b. 1955)
Kimura Yoshiro (1946-2000)
Koie Ryoji (b. 1938)
Maeta Akihiro (b. 1954)
et.al.


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KIMURA Yoshiro (1946-2000), Vessel with rippling decoration ('hekiyu renmonki'), porcelain with aquamarine glaze, 16.3 x 39.2 x 19.4cm, Art Gallery of New South Wales Gift of Reverend Muneharu Kurozumi 2004

 

 
  
  
  
  
  

 

Venue

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Venue:
Art Gallery of New South Wales   -   Website
Street:
Art Gallery road,
ZIP:
2000
City:
Sydney
State:
NSW

Description

Contact details:

Jackie Menzies

Phone: 02 9225 1700
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Opening hours of gallery:
Daily 10am to 5pm, Wednesdays until 9pm

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