Ohi Chozaemon XI Celebrates 360 Years of Family Legacy with Exhibitions
Ohi Chozaemon XI: ‘We cannot make tradition the absolute rule’
The Japan Times
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Ohi Chozaemon XI, a renowned ceramicist from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, is celebrating the 360th anniversary of his family's pottery legacy with solo exhibitions. Following a show in Himeji, he will showcase his unique Ohi-style ceramics at Tokyo's Nihombashi Mitsukoshi department store from May 13 to 18, 2025.
- 01Ohi Chozaemon XI is a prominent figure in Ohi-style ceramics.
- 02He was inducted into the Japan Art Academy in 2025.
- 03The 360th anniversary of his family's pottery tradition is being celebrated.
- 04His works will be displayed at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo from May 13 to 18, 2025.
- 05Ohi-style ceramics are known for their unpredictable colors and textures.
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Ohi Chozaemon XI, an acclaimed ceramicist based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, is celebrating the 360th anniversary of his family's legacy with a series of solo exhibitions. Following a successful show in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, he will present his refined Ohi-style ceramics at the Nihombashi Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo from May 13 to 18, 2025. Known for his unique hand-formed pottery, Ohi's work is characterized by rapid firing techniques that create unpredictable colors and textures, making them particularly favored among tea ceremony practitioners. His recent induction into the Japan Art Academy further highlights his significant contributions to the art of ceramics.
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The exhibitions provide an opportunity for local art enthusiasts and tea ceremony practitioners to engage with traditional Japanese ceramics.
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