We are pleased to present our inaugural pop-up exhibition in the United Kingdom. The culture of tea, or Chanoyu (茶の湯), developed over six centuries ago and was shaped by elite Samurai life during the Edo Period. At its core is the tea bowl or Chawan (茶碗), the point of direct physical and multi-sensory contact. It is held, turned, and contemplated in the hands, its weight, texture, surface, and warmth is felt even before the first sip. Each chawan expresses a different moment of encounter in every aspect of its form: from the Mikomi (見込み, interior) to the Shomen (正面, face), each component showcases a new, magical element designed to move the beholder deeply.
Today, contemporary makers from Japan, spanning tea practitioners to contemporary artists and ceramicists, find wonderful and exciting ways to express new energy, ideas and beauty through the tea bowl form. This summer exhibition showcases works that emphasizes that captivating and interpretative mode. Click here to learn more.
