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Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

In Fukushima, I met Mr. Yamada of Ikariya Kiln — a potter who rebuilt his life and craft after the 2011 disaster. His quiet strength revealed the true spirit of...

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 2

In Fukushima, I met Mr. Yamada of Ikariya Kiln — a potter who rebuilt his life and craft after the 2011 disaster. His quiet strength revealed the true spirit of...

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

A simple gray teacup reawakened memories of family and Fukushima — a place I hadn’t visited in decades. After years of staying away, I felt it was finally time to...

Artist Visit - Shinichi Yamada Part 1

A simple gray teacup reawakened memories of family and Fukushima — a place I hadn’t visited in decades. After years of staying away, I felt it was finally time to...

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

A visit to Mr. Kondo’s mountain studio, where pottery begins with soil, fire, and a deep love for the unknown.

Artist Visit - Hirohisa Kondo

A visit to Mr. Kondo’s mountain studio, where pottery begins with soil, fire, and a deep love for the unknown.

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Ikeda's philosophy—"freely, joyfully, and primitively"—is deeply embedded in his work.

Artist Visit - Asato Ikeda

Ikeda's philosophy—"freely, joyfully, and primitively"—is deeply embedded in his work.

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Reuniting with Mr. Yoshito Takenishi was a heartfelt moment, as his artistry inspired our Seto Blue and Shima White collections and the start of WAZA Tokyo.

Artist Visit - Yoshito Takenishi

Reuniting with Mr. Yoshito Takenishi was a heartfelt moment, as his artistry inspired our Seto Blue and Shima White collections and the start of WAZA Tokyo.

Artist Visit - Masato Miura

Artist Visit - Masato Miura

This blog, about the second day of this year's Japan trip, highlights Masato Miura’s artistry, blending tradition, creativity, and a deep love for the unpredictable beauty of pottery, with each...

Artist Visit - Masato Miura

This blog, about the second day of this year's Japan trip, highlights Masato Miura’s artistry, blending tradition, creativity, and a deep love for the unpredictable beauty of pottery, with each...