Kakiemon Exhibit “Beauty in Everyday Life”
-Tokyo, Paris & New York Tour-
In the mid-17th century, the first Kakiemon recorded the “Aka-e Hajimari no ‘Oboe‘,” marking the beginning of a unique history of porcelain known as the Kakiemon style. Approximately 400 years have passed since then. As the traditions passed down through generations blend into our contemporary daily lives, what new forms will they take?
This exhibition, in collaboration with the Kakiemon kiln Tokyo store, will showcase the unique charm of Kakiemon in a way that only AREA can offer, across three locations: AREA Tokyo, AREA Paris, and AREA New York. You will find a beautiful intersection of traditional crafts and modern living spaces, featuring dining tables and sideboards alongside luminous milky-white porcelain. Enjoy the fusion of everyday life space and traditional craftsmanship brought to you by AREA.
Tokyo Venue:
AREA Tokyo
1F, 2-10-28 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan
Exhibition Period: October 18 (Fri) – December 15 (Sun), 2024
Paris Venue:
AREA Paris
4 rue de l’Université, 75007 Paris, France
Exhibition Period: January 16 (Thu) – March 15 (Sat), 2025
New York Venue:
AREA New York
172 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
Exhibition Period: April 18 (Fri) – June 28 (Sat), 2025
Kakiemon Exhibit “Beauty in Everyday Life” Special Talk
Date: October 22 (Tue) 17:30 – 18:30
Venue: AREA Tokyo
Admission: Free
On October 22 (Tue), during the exhibition period, we are pleased to invite Hirokazu Yatsunami, the Chief Curator of the Idemitsu Museum of Arts. He will give a clear and insightful talk about Kakiemon works and the reasons for their acclaim worldwide.
After the lecture, light snacks and drinks will be provided. We warmly invite everyone to join us!
