Toyozo Arakawa (1894–1985) is a leading figure in modern Japanese ceramics 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, through a diverse array of ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, collected objects, and personal items that convey aspects of his friendships and lifestyle.
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