The 40th Memorial of Shoji Hamada from Tamesaburo Yamamoto Collection

Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum

[Image: Shoji Hamada “Lidded Box” (1960) Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art]

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This is an exhibition which commemorates the 40th anniversary of the death of the potter, Shoji Hamada (1894-1978). Shoji Hamada created numerous energetic pieces based on everyday life. He also significantly influenced Japanese modern crafts by starting and promoting the Mingei Movement with Soetsu Yanagi (1889-1961). His work is still highly valued, even 40 years after his death. To pay tribute to more than 50 years of friendship between Hamada and Tamesaburo Yamamoto (1893-1966), the first president of Asahi Breweries, this exhibition showcases Hamada’s works received mostly from the Yamamoto Collection which was previously donated to Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art.

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Gallery Talk by Curator
Dates: Jan.20 (Sat) and Mar.3 (Sat) From 14:00-15:30
Location: Venue Galleries
Admission: Free (However exhibition ticket required)

Christmas Week’s Special Concert
Dates: Dec.22, 23, 24.
Location: Main Building
Admission: Free (However exhibition ticket required)

Please refer to the official site for further details.