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Relife | Exhibition Opening Remarks
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
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
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
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
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…

1981-2021 | Forty Year Timeline of Persona Studio
Stepping into Ryuji Mitani’s studio and home in Matsumoto for the first time was a profound experience for us. After observing an urushi demonstration, we had a chat…

1981-2021 | Exhibition Opening Remarks
Hello everyone in New York. It has been a long, difficult time due to COVID-19, but now I am happy to hear that people in New York are gradually returning to normal life, like enjoying…

Conte | From Factory to Home
With more time spent at home we’ve begun to truly appreciate the preparation tools that perform well in the kitchen with no fuss. Makanai by Conte, the multi-use series of…

Soy Eggs | Recipe
For most of us hunkered down at home during these trying times, not being able to eat out means more home cooking experiments. As much as I’ve enjoyed exploring more…

A Deeper Dark | Ryuji Mitani Exhibition Recap
Two weeks ago, we held A Deeper Dark, an exhibition of works by Ryuji Mitani, that for the duration of the event, brought our gallery a special allure that only…