Shibunkaku

三代東山展―宮永家の人々―
The Miyanaga People: An Exhibition of Tōzan III 

2023.09.16(土)ー 2023.09.30(土)

思文閣 京都本社
2023.09.16(土)ー 2023.09.30(土)

*9月18日(月祝)休廊
*レセプション:9月22日(金)16:00–18:00
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この度、思文閣では「三代東山展―宮永家の人々―」を開催いたします。

本企画では、本年米寿を迎える三代宮永東山の新作をはじめ、幾何学的かつ観念的な傾向が強まる80年代の作品、走泥社同人として活躍した70年代の前衛陶芸、渡米からの帰国後、京都国立近代美術館「現代美術の動向」展への出品を機に注目を集め、今なお国内外で高い評価を受ける60年代の作品まで、作家自身のセレクションにより、その制作の軌跡を展観します。三代東山を中心に、初代、二代東山から長男・甲太郎氏と次女・愛子氏へ、京焼宮永家が紡いできた「歴史」と「これから」を感じていただければ幸いです。


Shibunkaku Kyoto
Sep 16, 2023 ー Sep 30, 2023

*Closed 18 September
*Reception:4–6PM, 22 September
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Shibunkaku is pleased to announce “The Miyanaga People: An Exhibition of Tōzan III.” 

This exhibition delves into the artistic journey of the third-generation ceramic master, Miyanaga Rikichi, also known as Tōzan III, who celebrates his 88th birthday this year. Shibunkaku will feature a diverse selection of his works, including his latest creations, which exhibit a distinctive blend of geometry and conceptualism that gained prominence in the 1980s. We will also highlight works from the 1970s during his time as active member of Sōdeisha, the avant-garde ceramic group, (“Crawling Through Mud Association”), and works made after his time in the United States. These pieces trace the artist’s creative process through his own selections, including works from the 1960s, which garnered international commendation at the “Trends in Contemporary Art” exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and are still highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally.

This retrospective exhibition, meticulously curated by the Miyanaga family, offers an insightful journey tracing the trajectory of their artistic creations. It not only centers around the works of the Tōzan III, but also extends to the contributions of the previous masters, Tōzan I, and Tōzan II, as well as the next generation, Miyanaga Rikichi’s eldest son and second daughter, Kotaro and Aiko respectively.

We hope visitors will have the opportunity to be immersed in the history and future of the Miyanaga ceramic lineage of Kyoto and look forward to welcoming you to this historic event.