Art Exhibitions
Kanjiro Kawai and Yasugi Exhibition
Oct 23 – Dec 21, 09:00–16:30, closed Tuesdays (next weekday if a holiday) · Yasugi City Kanou Art Museum, Yasugi · Shimane
This event has ended. See what is coming up next:
Dates
- Oct 23 – Dec 21, 2026
- Closed Tuesdays (next weekday if a holiday)
- 09:00–16:30
About this event
SummaryAn exhibition tracing the relationship between ceramic artist Kanjuro Kawai and his hometown Anza.
Highlights
• First public display in San'in of Kanjuro's collection donated to Ittoen in Kyoto
• Interview footage recorded in the 1950s
• Introduction of contemporary artisans carrying on Kanjuro's spirit
• Comparison of historical Anza with present-day photographs
Details
Kanjuro Kawai, a central figure of the Mingei movement and a renowned ceramic artist, was born in Anza City, Shimane Prefecture, and spent his first 20 years there. The exhibition reflects on the old Anza through Kanjuro's essays and photographs of the city as it exists today. It also features a collection of Kanjuro's works previously donated to Ittoen Garden in Kyoto, making its debut in the Chugoku region. The event includes interview footage recorded in the 1950s and showcases contemporary artisans who continue Kanjuro's legacy through their handcrafted work.
Also on the list: Art Exhibitions in Shimane
-
Ancient Izumo History Museum: Special Exhibition The Aftermath of Orochi and Susanoo
Ancient Izumo History Museum, Izumo
-
Eastern Tiles: Unichi Hiratsuka Collection
Yakumo Tatsu Fudoki no Oka Exhibition Learning Center Special Exhibition Room, Matsue
-
11th Masashi Ishimoto Japanese Painting Grand Prize Exhibition
Hamada City Ishisou Museum Exhibition Room and Gallery
No events on these dates. Try another filter.
