Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
June 13, 2026–January 3, 2027
American Museum of Ceramic Art
Pomona, California
www.amoca.org
“Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics” explores Japan’s ceramic tradition and traces its evolution from functional wares to modern artistic expression. Tōgei is curated by Hollis Goodall, who served as Curator of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for over four decades.
Works ranging from tea utensils and flower vessels to non-functional, contemporary sculpture highlight how post-1940s potters experimented with form, glaze, and concept, some blending wabi-sabi aesthetics with contemporary design. The exhibition also shows how Japanese cultural practices such as the tea ceremony, ikebana, and cuisine have made their way into Western spaces and design trends.
Find out more: https://www.amoca.org/future-exhibitions/togei_modern
[Image: Tanaka Tomomi, Wisp, 2015. Black clay stoneware. 11.75 × 7.13 × 7.13 inches. Collection of Nick Hamatake and Ken Mariash.]
