Nature, Tradition, and Innovation | Mingei International Museum

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Image of the exhibition, Nature Tradition and Innovation. Photo by Katie Gardner.
Image: Image of the exhibition, Nature Tradition and Innovation. Photo by Katie Gardner.
On View

Jun 2, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013

Location

Mingei International Museum

Curated By

Christine Knoke and Rob Sidner

This exhibition explores the evolution of contemporary Japanese ceramics through the work of many artists and a variety of forms, from tea bowls and noodle cups to stunning vases and robust platters. Strong and sculptural, these ceramic pieces also reveal an earthy beauty through abstract forms, soft colors and pools of glaze. These organic objects come from kilns throughout the regions of Japan, and their clear connection to nature will be enhanced with large scale photographs of Japanese landscapes and natural elements.