[Okayama, Bizen City Museum of Art] Announcement of Exhibition Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026

The Bizen City Museum of Art has been reborn from the long-loved Bizen Municipal Bizen Ware Museum, newly opening in July 2025. While inheriting the history and tradition of Bizen ware, it operates as a hub for disseminating contemporary ceramics and a wide range of artistic expressions. In fiscal year 2026, we will hold the following three unique exhibitions. ■Bizen City Museum of Art Collection Exhibition Ⅰ. March 14 (Sat) - June 21 (Sun), 2026 Ⅱ. January 9 (Sat) - April 11 (Sun), 2027 Hikaru Shimamura, "Flock of Sparrows" (2024) / Collection of Bizen City Museum of Art

Tomoko Konno, "Libration" (2024) / Collection of Bizen City Museum of Art *Image: From the catalog of the 13th International Ceramics Festival Mino

This exhibition introduces our museum's treasured collection. Part I will feature approximately 60 works, including pieces by renowned artists who have left their mark on modern and contemporary ceramic history, such as Toyo Kaneshige and Kenkichi Tomimoto, as well as works by leading contemporary Bizen ware artists and artists active in various pottery regions. We hope you will enjoy the diverse expressions of modern and contemporary ceramics through this exhibition. ■Tea Cup Merry-Go-Round Collection of the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu - 100 Years of Modern Design in European Ceramics July 4 (Sat) - September 27 (Sun), 2026 Meissen, "Floral Tea Set," late 19th century / Collection of the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu

Sèvres, "Clouded Blue" Tea Set, 1876 / Collection of the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu

This exhibition focuses on the approximately 100 years from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, introducing masterpieces of ceramics, including tea and coffee ware from renowned brands such as Meissen (Germany), Sèvres (France), Minton (UK), Royal Copenhagen (Denmark), and Arabia (Finland), along with some interior decorative items. ■Ceramic Resonance October 10 (Sat) - December 20 (Sun), 2026 Karin Miyamoto, "Light Shining" 2025 / Private Collection

Jin Morimoto, "palm" 2025 / Private Collection

"Ceramic Resonance" is a special exhibition that introduces the latest trends and unique expressions by artists in the contemporary ceramics and crafts scene from the unique perspective of the Bizen City Museum of Art. From tableware that complements daily life to challenging works that expand the possibilities of Bizen ware, this exhibition features works by artists with diverse materials, techniques, bases of activity, and generations, resonating together here in the pottery town of Bizen. In addition to these exhibitions, Bizen City Museum of Art is planning various related programs to experience diverse arts and culture. We will be holding a variety of events, including concerts in the entrance hall, tea ceremonies using Bizen ware vessels (Tsukigama), and workshops for children. We invite you to visit us in conjunction with a stroll through the Bizen ware village of Imbe. We look forward to your visit.

Facility Overview Facility Name: Bizen City Museum of Art Address: 1659-6 Imbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, 705-0001 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM) Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be open and closed the following weekday), New Year's holidays *Temporary closures may occur due to exhibition changes, etc. Access: 1-minute walk from Imbe Station on the JR Akō Line, 2-minute walk from the "Imbe Station" bus stop on the Uno Bus. Website: https://bizen-moa.jp/ Phone Number: 0869-64-1400 (Bizen City Museum of Art, Main)

Bizen City Museum of Art (Secretariat of the Bizen City Arts and Culture Promotion Foundation) Reborn from the long-loved Bizen Municipal Bizen Ware Museum, the Bizen City Museum of Art will newly open in July 2025. As a new hub for disseminating the appeal of contemporary ceramics, including Bizen ware, both domestically and internationally, we offer diverse ways to enjoy art.