"From Edo chic to tokyo modern" - settai komuraThis exhibition is a real treat for the art lover! You will find a variety of art in the style of Komura Settai, many of them his own works, some by others and some contemporary. We spent hours in the exhibition halls. Recommended! 
Komura Settai "Cup and wife" Coloring on silk. Shiomizu Sannenzaka Art Museum
Komura Settai "Osen Rain" Woodblock 1941, Shiomizu Sannenzaka Art Museum
Namikawa Yasuyuki "Vine and Butterflies Vase". Notable for the colour separation between the black and other colours. Meiji Era. Shiomizu Sannenzaka Art Museum
Book cover of Izumi Kyoka's "Nihonbashi". Cover art by Komura Settai, 1914. Shiomizu Sannenzaka Art Museum.
Exhibition poster
FROM THE MUSEUM EXHIBITION SITEFrom the Taisho era to the early Showa era, a new style was introduced into a wide variety of genres in Japan such as bookbinding, illustrations, and stage art, attracting the public. The momentum for re-evaluation of this movement is on the rise today. Settai Komura (jap: Komura Settai) studied with Shimomura Kanzan at Tokyo Art School, and after graduating in the third year of Taisho (1914) he was employed to copy old paintings. He was 28 years old at the time. The author Izumi Kyoka worked on the book 'Nihonbashi', and combined with Settai's book design a masterpiece was born, to be followed by many others. While working as a popular book design artist, Settai could establish himself as a Japanese painter. He designed products and advertisements at the newly opened design department at Shiseido. In this exhibition we aim to take in the essence of Edo and focus on the work of Settai, a “genius of design” that embodies the modernity of Tokyo. information
finnish ceramics and the ceramic artist's utopiaMuseum of modern ceramic art, gifu, Gallery 1Nov 17 2018 (Sat) - Feb 24 2019 (sun)Address: 4 Chome-2-5 Higashimachi, Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture 507-0801 Phone: 0572-28-3100 Directions: Click here for Google Maps directions from your location to the venue.  Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (admission to 17:30) Museum closed: Mondays, year end holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3) Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen, Students 800 yen, children up to high school age: free Note: The fee includes admission to the Finnish Design Exhibition "Marimekko Spirit". Finnish arts and crafts received international attention and acclaim at the World Exhibition in Paris, 1900. The success became an inspirational force for a land still under Russian control to strive for national independence, and vitalized the Finnish arts and crafts movement. It developed into a cultural climate in Finland that has been described as a utopia for the creator. By the middle of the 20th century this movement had become an influence in the world of arts and crafts around the globe. The richness of Finnish artistic expression had a considerable impact in Japan. 2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan. This exhibition is the first ever to offer a comprehensive display of Finnish ceramics. You are invited to enjoy exhibits of an array of Finnish artistic expression, including renowned works from the 1950's and 60's.  "Peace Bird" by Birger Kaipainen, 1960s, Arabia Ceramics Studios LecturesA series of lectures and presentations will be made in Japanese. Please inquire if you are interested in attending. ACCESS (GOOGLE MAPS)The Gifu Prefecture Museum of Modern Ceramic Arts (Gifuken Gendaitogei) is located in Tajimi City, cirka 40 min ride by local train from Nagoya. Nagoya can be reached in one and a half hours by bullet train from Tokyo, and in even shorter time from Osaka or Kyoto. The city is located in the world's largest ceramics production area. You will find many other things to see and do related to ceramics in Tajimi.
Detailed information on access here. Click here for directions by Google Maps. Finland meets japanmuseum of modern ceramic arts, GIFU, GALLERY 2 |
 | Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (admission to 17:30) Museum closed: Mondays, year end holidays (Dec 29 - Jan 3) Admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen, Students 800 yen, children up to high school age: free Note: The fee includes admission to the Finnish Ceramics Exhibition Marimekko is a Finnish textile manufacturer founded in 1951. The ethos of the company has always been free creation. The result is designs that are often inspired by nature, with crisp colours - creations that often connect wonderfully to Japanese design ideals. This exhibition introduces works by famous designers who were asked to create something inspired by the word "JAPAN". They have even created a tea house based on the Japanese tea ceremony ideals but influenced by modern Finnish design thinking. |
 | This exhibition introduce works by famous designers who were asked to create something inspired by the word "JAPAN". They have even created a tea house based on the Japanese tea ceremony ideals but influenced by modern Finnish design thinking. A tea ceremony will be held in this cross-cultural tea house Venue: The Ceramic Park MINO tea house Date and time: January 1 (Sat) 2019 1) 13:30 - 14:45 2) 15:30 - 16:45 Admission: 1,000 yen. |
access (Google maps)
The Gifu Prefecture Museum of Modern Ceramic Arts (Gifuken Gendaitogei) is located in Tajimi City, cirka 40 min ride by local train from Nagoya. Nagoya can be reached in one and a half hours by bullet train from Tokyo, and in even shorter time from Osaka or Kyoto. The city is located in the world's largest ceramics production area. You will find many other things to see and do related to ceramics in Tajimi.
Detailed information on access here.
Detailed information on access here.
Visit the Ceramic Park in Tajimi to view and buy exquisite pottery. Prices range from a few dollars to tens and thousands of dollars. May 3rd - 6th, 10:00 - 17:00. There is also a very nice exhibition of Danish design, focused on furniture (and there is ceramics as well). See our news article here.
Get information on the Museum, access, etc. here.
View a nice panorama exhibition photo here :-).
Access information for Tajimi here.
The largest collection of Danish furniture ever exhibited in Japan is now on display at Ceramic Park in Tajimi. The exhibition is focused on furniture, but there also ceramics, cutlery, light fixtures - even bicycles! Rare antiques as well as recent designs are exhibited.
The exhibition opened on April 21 and lasts until June 17 (Sun). Recommended!
DIRECTIONS to: The Mino Ceramic Art Museum
〒507-0801 Gifu-ken, Tajimi-shi, Higashimachi, 1 Chome, 岐阜県多治見市東町1丁目9−27
Phone: 0572-23-1191
Opens: 09.00
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/CqmU3BEGapM2
The exhibition opened on April 21 and lasts until June 17 (Sun). Recommended!
DIRECTIONS to: The Mino Ceramic Art Museum
〒507-0801 Gifu-ken, Tajimi-shi, Higashimachi, 1 Chome, 岐阜県多治見市東町1丁目9−27
Phone: 0572-23-1191
Opens: 09.00
Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/CqmU3BEGapM2
Built to resemble a hill being excavated for clay, the Tajimi Tile Museum has proven to be an even greater success than originally hoped for. Crowds are flowing steadily to the uniquely designed building, where you can experience creating tile-art and view everyday tile products for the home, such as bath tubs and ovens.
Kasahara town, home to the museum and a large number of tile producing companies, has hardly been high on the list of tourists visiting Gifu prefecture in the past, but the seemingly mundane theme of the museum seems to have a strange draw on travelers, especially young women, who enjoy the workshops. The locals are now busily to capitalize on the popularity of the museum, by arranging unique events such as concerts under the starry night sky, which can be viewed from the very pleasant, moody top floor of the building. Few westerners have yet discovered this museum, however, as foreign visitors still tend to be of Asian origin, according to our sources.
Kasahara town, home to the museum and a large number of tile producing companies, has hardly been high on the list of tourists visiting Gifu prefecture in the past, but the seemingly mundane theme of the museum seems to have a strange draw on travelers, especially young women, who enjoy the workshops. The locals are now busily to capitalize on the popularity of the museum, by arranging unique events such as concerts under the starry night sky, which can be viewed from the very pleasant, moody top floor of the building. Few westerners have yet discovered this museum, however, as foreign visitors still tend to be of Asian origin, according to our sources.
The open rooftop of the museum has inspired locals to arrange concerts under the starry night sky of Kasahara.
The creative mind behind the museum is architect and architectural historian Terunobu Fujimori . Fujimori has created many well-known buildings, such as the recent Kusayane and Douyane, the Taneya sales office and headquarters in Omihachiman City.
Everyday tile products, such is this bath tub, was once a common view in many Japanese homes. Tajimi's tile industry is now struggling to find new applications for its ceramics, after the boom during the years of the bubble economy in the 80s in Japan. He is currently professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo,
specially-appointed professor of Kogakuin University and Director of Edo-Tokyo Museum. Fujimori specializes in the history of architecture, and he has been engaged in designing architecture since he was 45.
specially-appointed professor of Kogakuin University and Director of Edo-Tokyo Museum. Fujimori specializes in the history of architecture, and he has been engaged in designing architecture since he was 45.
Hans o. Karlsson
Chief blogger for Tajimi Tourist Association.
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