Current Special Exhibiton

ARAKAWA TOYOZO: The 130th Anniversary of his Birth

September 14 (Sat.) - November 17 (Sun.) 2024
左から順に:1. Splited bamboo-shaped flower vase, KIseto type《黄瀬戸破竹花入》1954年 Arakawa Toyozo Museum (荒川豊蔵資料館)、2. Fresh-water jar, Shino type《志野水指》1938-41年 Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu(岐阜県現代陶芸美術館)、3. Square-shaped plate with drawing of potter’s quiet life, underglaze blue《染付閑居作陶之図四方皿》1971年 The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu(岐阜県美術館)、4. Tea bowl known as “Kan-a” (crow in winter), Setoguro type《瀬戸黒茶碗 銘 寒鴉》1960年以前 The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu(岐阜県美術館)、5. Jar with Peach Flowers in the Stream《壺に桃花流水之図》1980年 National Crafts Museum(国立工芸館)撮影者:ニューカラー写真印刷  Photography by New Color Photographic Printing Co., Ltd.

 

Toyozo Arakawa (1894–1985) is a distinguished ceramic artist from Gifu Prefecture and a holder of two Important Intangible Cultural Properties (Living National Treasures) for Shino and Setoguro ceramics. He demonstrated that Shino-type ceramics from the Momoyama era, previously believed to originate from Seto (Aichi Prefecture), were actually produced in the Mino region (Gifu Prefecture) by discovering the ceramic shards himself.
On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition looks back at the life and work of Arakawa, a pioneer of Mino ceramics and a leading figure in modern Japanese ceramics.
The exhibition chronicles Arakawa’s artistic journey from his formative years to his later career, presenting his artistic methodology and philosophical outlook through a diverse array of ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, collected objects, and personal items that convey aspects of his friendships and lifestyle. The exhibits also include a selection of works that reveal Arakawa’s early ambitions as a painter and his enduring passion for painting. Through approximately 180 works and documents, the exhibition seeks to deepen the understanding of Toyozo Arakawa’s artistic essence.

Overview

Venue
Gallery Ⅰ , Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu
Dates
September 14 (Sat.) - November 17 (Sun.) 2024
Closed
Mondays ( Except September 16, 23, October 14, 21, 28, November 11 )
September 17 (Tue.), 24(Tue.) October 15(Tue.) , 17(Tue.) , 18 (Tue.)AM
Hours
10:00~18:00 (admission until 17:30)
Admission

Admission Fee:Adults ¥1000 (¥900) / College and university students ¥800 (¥700)
*Prices in ( ) indicate concessions for a group of 20 or more.
*Free admission for primary, secondary and high school students.
*Persons with disability or with intractable disease and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge.

Organize
Organized by ARAKAWA TOYOZO: The 130th Anniversary of his Birth (Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu, Gifu Shimbun, Gifu elevision Broadcasting Co., Ltd.,
Special Cooperator
National Crafts Museum
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Date October 12(Sun.), 2024 14:00-15:00
Lecturer kato keiko (Curat0r, Arakawa Toyozo Museum )
Place Gallery Ⅰ, Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu
Fee Free of Charge (ticket is needed to enter the Gallery)

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Place Gallery Ⅰ, Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu
Fee Free of Charge (ticket is needed to enter the Gallery)

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