Exhibition at the Consulate-General of Japan

Dear clients and friends,

I am excited to announce that I have been invited to present an exhibition at the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne.

This exhibition presents a selection of Meiji (1868-1912), Taishō (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) Period Japanese ceramics, celebrating a moment of extraordinary innovation and artistry in Japan’s ceramic history.

On view are works by Meiji Period master potters designated as ‘Teishitsu Gigei-in’ - Imperial Household Artists, including Seifū Yōhei III, Suwa Sōzan I, and Itō Tōzan I, as well as earlier pioneers such as Kanzan Denshichi, who laid the groundwork for a new Imperial aesthetic. These artists brought Japanese ceramics into a new era under the visionary leadership of Emperor Meiji, absorbing and mastering newly imported European technologies in glaze chemistry, high-temperature firing, and also new European design, while maintaining a deeply rooted Japanese sensibility. 

Also featured is the work of a group of Taishō and early Shōwa ceramicists, whose bold experimentation marks the emergence of modernism in Japanese clay. Together, these works chart a fascinating artistic evolution - one in which tradition and innovation coexist with quiet brilliance—and invite viewers to appreciate the beauty, technical virtuosity, cross-cultural exchange and cultural nuance that define a pivotal moment in Japan’s ceramic legacy.

I’d like to express my appreciation to Göshu Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kai, The Australian Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords for their invaluable assistance and support.

Entry to the Exhibition is free.

7 May to 7 July
Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm
(closed King’s Birthday Monday 9 June)


Consulate-General of Japan
Level 25, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne

I’d love for you to come along and see it.