Text about Japanese Art
I met a Kabazaiku producer in Paris. And I had some update about the industry in Kakunodate, Akita, where Kabazaiku comes from. It was a surprise, but somehow I knew it would come sooner or later. It was a sad news, but it made me determined on my mission. Firstly, let me share the story… More Kabazaiku now
It’s getting better weather in Paris around. Everyone is expecting the long vacation and Olympic games coming in Paris, I guess. Before that, we are participating in Japan Tours Festival 2024. It starts from 28th to 30th June. We present our Japanese artist throughout the genres; painting Nihon-ga, Sumi-e, ceramics, lacquerwares, antiques. We will be… More Japan Tours Festival 2024
First of all, thank you very much for your participation in the donation for Wajima in Paris. On 24, 25th April, I went to Wajima to hand your donation. It was indescribable to see the trauma that the people I know there have. They were exhausted, but working so hard to stand on. Wajima is… More Wajima and its situation
So we finally realised the exhibition of TAMAI Shinya in Paris! We have been wanting to bring his beautiful pieces in Paris, and it came true. And what the most exciting thing? TAMAI came with his wife to Paris too! So we organised two events with him, one for the opening with the artist, and… More TAMAI Shinya exhibition in Paris
So the summer has gone and autumn has come. Maison & Objet which introduce world design and craft appears again in near Paris; Villpinte. We looked into Japanese craft there, of course. This time, we met NAKABI, a printing company from Kanazawa which introduces Kutani ceramic painters. Kutani ceramic is a traditional ceramic production in… More Maison & Objet 2023 Autumn
Shinya TAMAI Tamai was born in 1994 in Aichi, Japan. He majors in Japanese painting in Aichi Art University. He is a young emerging artist in the Japanese painting world. His painting follows traditional Nihon-ga (Japanese painting) techniques. The base is Washi Japanese paper which is still produced in many regions in Japan. The colouring… More TAMAI Shinya Artist Nihon-ga
So Maison et Objet 2023 took place from 19th-23rd January in the north of Paris. And it took 1h to get the venue Villpinte. But it was worth it. Firstly, there are so many exhibiters. There are 7 halls for their booths and products. All related to house deco, utensils, gifts, furniture…etc. Very decorative and… More Maison et Objet 2023 in Paris
Happy new year 2023 with beautiful Japanese Art and Craft! 2023, rabbit year started. We, this year, are planning to create Japanese craft educational texts, and introductions to antique items. First thing in 2023 will be a visit at Maison et Objet in Paris this week, to see Art and Design world. Here is the… More 2023 with Japanese Art and Craft
Oribe ceramic wares from Hasemoto Kiln: Rokubē and Hasemoto Kiln: Kētō Hasemoto kilns produce Akazu-yaki ceramics. Akazu is a traditional ceramic production area in Seto in Aichi prefecture. Seto is known for its long history of ceramic production. Archeologically it is known that primitive production existed from 5C, but it flourished with tea ceremony tools in… More Seto – Akazu 2: Rokube and Keto of Hasemoto Kilns
Shunsō : Nakajima Mitsuhisa Sunsō’s Higashi kiln produces Akazu-yaki ceramics. Akazu is a traditional ceramic production area of Seto in Aichi prefecture. Therefore some Akazu-yaki kilns have their roots in tea ceramics when ceramic production was under control of the load of Owari. They are mostly known as Shino, Oribe, Kizeto, Ofuke etc. Nakajima Mitsuhisa carries… More Items from Seto – Akazu 1: Shunso