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SEIKATSU KOGEI OBJECTS FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING
FEBRUARY 21 - MAY 23, 2020
SEIKATSU KOGEI OBJECTS FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING
FEBRUARY 21 - MAY 23, 2020
SEIKATSU KOGEI OBJECTS FOR INTENTIONAL LIVING
FEBRUARY 21 – MAY 23, 2020 THE JAPAN FOUNDATION GALLERY
LEVEL 4, CENTRAL PARK BUILDING, 28 BROADWAY, CHIPPENDALE 2008 The Japan Foundation, Sydney is proud to present Seikatsu Kogei: Objects for Intentional Living, an exhibition that explores the Japanese craft movement Seikatsu Kogei. Also known as lifestyle crafts, the movement began in the 1990s and re-examines our relationship with the objects in our daily lives. From lacquerware to ceramics, glass to bamboo–see over 50 works by 22 currently-active Seikatsu Kogei artists presented together for the first time in Australia. Full event program to follow!
FREE ADMISSION
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GALLERY HOURS
Mon–Thu: 10am–8pm* *10am-6pm from April 10–26 Fri: 10am–6pm Sat: 10am–4pm Closed Sundays and Public Holidays (March 20, April 10, 13, 14, 24)
EVENT PROGRAM
Doors open 30 minutes before event
OPENING RECEPTION
February 21, 2020 (Friday) 6:30pm - 8:00pm (doors open at 6pm) Join us and artist Ryuji Mitani for our first exhibition opening of 2020.
ARTIST TALK: SEIKATSU KOGEI WITH RYUJI MITANI
February 22, 2020 (Saturday) 2:30pm - 3:30pm
(doors open at 2pm) Learn about the practice of Seikatsu Kogei in everyday life in a conversation with woodworking specialist Ryuji Mitani.
Free, limited capacity. No bookings required.
Cover image: Ryuji Mitani, Pitcher “HAKUBOKU”, cherry tree, lacquer, 2019 © Image courtesy of Ryuji Mitani
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