What is the venue and duration of the 'Kawai Kanjiro's Ceramics' exhibition?

The exhibition will be held at Exhibition Room 3 on the 2nd floor of the Shimane Prefectural Art Museum from April 29 to June 29, 2026.

What is the most distinctive feature of Kawai Kanjiro's works?

His skillful use of glazes, for which he is known as 'Kawai of Glazes,' and his rich and evolving sculptural expressions across different periods are his most distinctive features.

How many works will be introduced in this exhibition?

The exhibition will introduce 38 works that showcase his lifetime of work.

What is the admission fee?

The admission fee is 400 yen for adults and 260 yen for college students. Admission is free for elementary, junior high, and high school students.

What are the opening hours?

The opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 30 minutes after sunset (admission to the exhibition rooms is until sunset).

[Shimane Art Museum] Collection Exhibition: 'Ceramics of Kawai Kanjiro'

Published May 25, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:03 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Shimane Art Museum is hosting a retrospective exhibition of ceramics by Kawai Kanjiro, a Shimane-born potter and key figure in the Mingei movement, marking the 60th anniversary of his passing. The exhibition displays 38 works, categorized into three distinct periods of his career, focusing on his techniques in glazing and form.

The Shimane Art Museum is hosting "Ceramics of Kawai Kanjiro" in the Collection Exhibition Room 3.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the passing of Kawai Kanjiro, a potter from Yasugi City. Kawai is known for launching the Mingei (folk art) movement alongside Yanagi Soetsu and others, and his presence helped the movement spread in Shimane ahead of the rest of Japan. While Kawai is strongly associated with the Mingei movement, he never confined himself to its framework, continuously evolving his style and leaving behind works that differ significantly depending on the era. Tracing his long evolution reveals that his work was supported by skillful use of glazes and rich modeling expressions.

This exhibition divides his lifelong ceramic work into three periods, introducing them while focusing on the glaze usage and forms that differ by era.

*Note on the kanji character for Kawai Kanjiro's "Kan": The final stroke correctly includes a "ヽ".

1. Exhibition Overview Exhibition Name: Ceramics of Kawai Kanjiro Dates: April 29 (Wed/Holiday), Reiwa 8 - June 29 (Mon), Reiwa 8 Closed: Tuesdays Admission: 400 yen for general, 260 yen for university students, free for elementary, middle, and high school students Venue: Shimane Art Museum, 2nd Floor Collection Exhibition Room 3 Hours: 10:00 - 30 minutes after sunset (Entry to exhibition room is until sunset)

2. Exhibition Highlights - Focus on the color usage of his works, showcasing the skillful glaze control that earned him the nickname "Kawai of the Glazes." - Do not miss the fascinating, ever-changing forms that evolved with each era. - Introducing his lifelong work through 38 pieces.

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[Shimane Art Museum] Collection Exhibition: 'Ceramics of Kawai Kanjiro'

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