Born in the Edo period, Hagi ware has continued to evolve across two primary hubs in Yamaguchi Prefecture: Hagi City and Nagato City. This exhibition introduces the works of Eiichi Shibuya and Takao Tahara, two artists who are carving out new paths in contemporary ceramics through their unique sensibilities. Shibuya, based in Hagi, presents his signature series, Chi no Utsuwa (Vessels of Earth) — which captures the passage of time — alongside new works where soft textures and modern forms resonate with one another. Tahara, carrying on the lineage of Fukawa-Hagi in Nagato, showcases the elegant flexibility of Hagi ware through his original glaze expressions, such as Ryuhaku glaze and Iron glaze. From tableware and vases that color daily life and professional culinary spaces to sculptural objects and tea utensils imbued with the weight of history, we invite you to enjoy the expansive charm of modern Hagi ware.
Dates: 3rd (Fri) – 15th (Wed) April, 2026 *Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Venue: HULS GALLERY TOKYO (Akasaka, Roppongi)
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dialogue with Artists: 10th(Fri) and 11th(Sat) April
* Please note that event details are subject to change. For the latest information, please check our website or SNS.
Eiichi Shibuya – Profile
https://www.kogeistandard.com/artist/eiichi-shibuya/
Takao Tahara – Profile
https://www.kogeistandard.com/artist/takao-tahara/
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