"Imperial Court Artists & Living National Treasures: Art from the Meiji Period through Present Day" Exhibition

The Nippon Gallery

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The Nippon Club presents a special exhibition celebrating the fine craftsmanship of Japanese artisans over the last 150 years. The exhibition titled Imperial Court Artists & Living National Treasures: Art from the Meiji Period through Present Day (Celebrating 150 Years of Exquisite Japanese Craftsmanship) has been organized collaboratively by Oriental Treasure Box and Orientations Gallery.

150 years have passed since the beginning of the Meiji Era during which time the Imperial Court of Japan first began to recognize the premier artisans in several creative fields that produced stunning and spectacular works of art. This tradition of recognizing and celebrating the best artists of their times has continued to this day.

The Nippon Club is delighted to present this exhibition of such works by these award winning artists. Over 75 artworks in the fields of ceramics, metalwork, cloisonné enamels, art lacquer, bamboo and basketry, ivory and wood carvings and textiles will be on view. This continues the wonderful tradition of cultural exchange between Japan and the United States, fostering good will and understanding. The exhibition is timed to coincide with New York Asia week, further proudly showcasing the talent of Japanese artists to the world.

These splendid and rare objects of historical importance have dazzled international crowds around the world, from attendees at the great World’s Fairs of the late 19th century to the museum visitors of today. These artworks, unique to Japan, have indisputable beauty, incredible refinement and a high degree of technical accomplishment.

Imperial Court Artists represented in the exhibition will include enamelists Namikawa Yasuyuki and Namikawa Sosuke; ceramists Yabu Meizan, Makuzu Kozan I, and Seifu Yohei III; metalworkers Kano Natsuo, Tsukada Shukyo, Shoami Katsuyoshi and Suzuki Chokichi; lacquerer Shibata Zeshin; and ivory carver Ishikawa Komei. National Treasure artists will include Inoue Manji, Tokuda Yasokichi III, Yoshida Minori, Ito Sekisui, Sekiya Shiro, and Eiichi Kanamori. Contemporary rising stars such as Hayashi Shotaro, Takauchi Shugo, and Honda Syoryu will also be represented.

[Image: Makuzu Kozan, studio porcelain vase]

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