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Afterlife | Personal Reflections on Ryuji Mitani’s Tableware

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

Apart from our new temporary Annex location and the opportunity to showcase yet another beautiful collection of works by Ryuji Mitani, one of the most exciting parts of our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ was a special exhibit…

Crafts, and Then | Annex and Exhibition Recap

Crafts, and Then | Annex and Exhibition Recap

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

Our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ – An Exhibition of Art Works and Wood Tableware by Ryuji Mitani, was held at our temporary Annex Gallery at 24 2nd Avenue just a few weeks ago. It was a completely new space…

Crafts, and Then – A Ryuji Mitani Book

Crafts, and Then – A Ryuji Mitani Book

Written by Ryuji Mitani

For quite some time, handcrafting has existed as a form of self-expression. Utsuwa, however, was never an art form that could exist on its own, as a vessel cannot fulfill its role without both someone to cook and another to eat. Its final form emerges through connection, not just a one-way interaction.I’ve taken this text as an opportunity to reflect on and reconsider these vessels that exist…

Crafts, and Then | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Crafts, and Then | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Written by Ryuji Mitani

On the occasion of the exhibition Crafts, and Then at Nalata Nalata – I have been creating vessels for use, so that they do not make too much of a statement. Half for serving food and half for the people who…

Relife | Exhibition Recap

Relife | Exhibition Recap

Written by Stevenson Aung

After all these years of exhibition planning, one of the best parts is looking back at the event and reflecting with our exhibition recaps. There is so much momentum and energy leading up to a show that thinking back recaptures many memories…

Relife | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Relife | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Written by Kazumi Tsuji

The Reclaimed Blue project, which started in 2011, is now in its 12th year. We have been making and handing out our standard works, like the men-choko for more than 20 years…

Gold Chawans | Exhibition Recap

Gold Chawans | Exhibition Recap

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

Although this recap of the Gold Chawans exhibition we had earlier this year is long overdue, it is one we could not help but publish. As the old adage goes, it’s better late than never – especially when showcasing…

Gold Chawans | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Gold Chawans | Exhibition Opening Remarks

Written by Masanobu Ando

In the great history of tea drinking culture in East Asia spanning 2500 years, there were three noteworthy trends. The first, was the drinking of Hei Cha (Bingcha) tea decoction as medicine…

Starter Chair | Children’s Chair Exhibition Recap

Starter Chair | Children’s Chair Exhibition Recap

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

We wanted to thank everyone who was a part of our Starter Chair exhibition, including all of the makers who showcased and visitors who attended. We had 25 child-sized chairs on display…

1981-2021 | Ryuji Mitani Exhibition Recap

1981-2021 | Ryuji Mitani Exhibition Recap

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

This was such a special exhibition for us. It was our first public one in almost two years since the pandemic hit. Made even more memorable because it was a celebration of when Ryuji Mitani started…

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