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京都新聞創刊140年記念 川勝コレクション　鐘溪窯　陶工・河井寬次郎

Exhibition

Potter Kawai Kanjiro: Works from the Kawakatsu Collection

2019.04.26 fri. - 06.02 sun.

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto houses a group of works by one of Japan's preeminent modern potters, Kawai Kanjiro. Totaling some 425 items, these pieces (originally part of the Kawakatsu Collection) are the consummate public collection of Kawai's ceramics in terms of both quality and quantity. Together they function as an encyclopedia, including Kawai's most important works from throughout his career and conveying the entire scope of his oeuvre. Along with a selection of approximately 250 masterpieces by the artist from the Kawakatsu Collection, the exhibition presents works by some of Kawai's associates, such as Hamada Shoji, Bernard Leach, and Tomimoto Kenkichi, from the museum collection.

List of Works Potter Kawai Kanjiro: Works from the Kawakatsu Collection

Exhibition dates 2019.04.26 fri. - 06.02 sun.

Hours 9:30AM–5:00PM
*Fridays and Saturdays: 9:30AM–8:00PM
*Admission until 30 min. before closing

Closed Mondays, May 7
Exception: April 29, May 6

Admission Adult : 1,300 yen (1,100 yen)
University students: 900 yen (700 yen)
High school students: 500 yen (300 yen)
*Figures in parentheses are advanced ticket and a group of 20 or more.
* Junior high school students or younger are free.
* Collection gallery is available with this ticket.
* Visitors with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge. (Please present certificate at the admission.)
* Advance tickets are available until April 25.

  • Kawai Kanjiro, Splashed Three-color Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, 1962
    Kawai Kanjiro, Splashed Three-color Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, 1962
  • Kawai Kanjiro, Yellow Glazed Flat Jar of Slip Trailed Flower and Bird Design, 1952
    Kawai Kanjiro, Yellow Glazed Flat Jar of Slip Trailed Flower and Bird Design, 1952
  • Kawai Kanjiro, Cobalt Blue Ceramic Plaque with Slip Trailing, 1957
    Kawai Kanjiro, Cobalt Blue Ceramic Plaque with Slip Trailing, 1957
  • Kawai Kanjiro, Three-color Glazed Jar of Paired-fish Design, 1922
    Kawai Kanjiro, Three-color Glazed Jar of Paired-fish Design, 1922
  • Kawai Kanjiro, Peacock Green Glazed Jar of Human Design, 1923
    Kawai Kanjiro, Peacock Green Glazed Jar of Human Design, 1923
  • Kawai Kanjiro, Copper Red Hexagonal Lidded Box of Water Caltrop Design, 1941
    Kawai Kanjiro, Copper Red Hexagonal Lidded Box of Water Caltrop Design, 1941
  • Kawai Kanjiro, White and Copper Red Bowl of Grass and Flower Design, 1942
    Kawai Kanjiro, White and Copper Red Bowl of Grass and Flower Design, 1942

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京都新聞創刊140年記念 川勝コレクション　鐘溪窯　陶工・河井寬次郎

Exhibition Catalogue 2,970 yen (incl.tax)

京都新聞創刊140年記念 川勝コレクション　鐘溪窯　陶工・河井寬次郎

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