The Superlative Artistry of Japan

This exhibition presents a cohesive collection of works and materials from various different genres that each place great emphasis on highly skilled techniques, ingenious expressions and concepts, and a high level of perfection that take viewers by surprise. Introducing elaborate Meiji era (1868 - 1912) kogei works that played a significant role in initiating the Japonism trend in 19th century Europe as a starting point, the exhibition in addition to numerous contemporary works of superlative artistry, also comprises capsule toy figures and food samples that illustrate a strong commitment to craftsmanship.

Supervised by
Yuji Yamashita (professor, Meiji Gakuin University)

Artists/Works
Satoshi Araki, Riusuke Fukahori, Naoki Honjo, Takahiro Iwasaki, Takeshi Kitamura, Kimiyo Mishima, Naoki Nisiwaki, Yoshihiro Suda, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Hiroaki Umeda, Akira Yamaguchi, Ichiyo Yamamoto / Meiji era Kogei works, Food Samples, Capsule Toy Figures

  • 2024 first semester Dominican Republic *TBC
  • November 7, 2023 - January 20, 2024
    Nikkei National Museum ＆ Cultural Centre (Burnaby, Canada)
  • October 2 - 15, 2023
    Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden (Lethbridge, Canada)
  • August 17 - September 10, 2023
    Memphis Botanic Garden (Memphis, U.S.A.)
  • July 24 - August 14, 2023
    Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College (Maryville, U.S.A.)
  • May 17 - July 12, 2023
    Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (Washington D.C., U.S.A.)
  • March 9 - April 9, 2023
    National Museum of Authropology David J. Guzman (San Salvador, El Salvador)
  • December 9, 2022 - January 27, 2023
    Galeria German Gedovius (Teatro de la Paz) (San Luis Potosi, Mexico)
  • September 30 - October 30, 2022
    Miraflores Museum (Guatemala City, Guatemala)
  • April 26 - June 28, 2022
    The Japan Foundation, Toronto (Toronto, Canada)
  • January 25 - March 6, 2022
    National Art Museum of Moldova (Chisinau, Moldova)
  • October 25 - December 23, 2021
    P.Domsaitis Gallery (Klaipeda, Lithuania)
  • October 7 - October 28, 2020
    Kocevje Regional Museum (Kocevje, Slovenia)
  • See past exhibition schedule

Photo of Large Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mt. Fuji and Bird Design
Artist Unknown
Large Cloisonné Incense Burner with Mt. Fuji and Bird Design,
Meiji period (1868 - 1912)
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Yoshihiro Suda's Work
Yoshihiro Suda
Camellia, 2017
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Ichiyo Yamamoto's Work
Ichiyo Yamamoto
Peacock Pattern (Decorative Pot), 2017
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Naoki Honjo's Work
Naoki Honjo
Tokyo, Japan 2005, 2005
(c) Naoki Honjo

Photo of Food Sample
Food Sample (Sashimi Boat), 2017
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Embroidered Hanging with Yomeimon Gate at Nikko (detail)
Artist Unknown
Embroidered Hanging with Yomeimon Gate at Nikko (detail),
Meiji period (1868 - 1912)
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Takahiro Iwasaki's Work
Takahiro Iwasaki
Out of Disorder (Section), 2017
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of Takeshi Kitamura's Work
Takeshi Kitamura
Vermilion Tomon-ra Fabric (detail), 2003
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

Photo of YAMAGUCHI Akira's Work
YAMAGUCHI Akira
Department Store: New Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, 2005
(c) YAMAGUCHI Akira, Courtesy Mizuma Art Gallery

Photo of Kaiyodo Capsule Q
Kaiyodo
Capsule Q, 2013 - 2017
Photo by Shu Nakagawa

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