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Museum Collaboration Program

In collaboration with the exhibition department of the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art, this project invites artists and organises exhibitions and related events.

Mashiko Museum Residency Program 2024
Artist in Residence in Mashiko Invited Artist:
Julian Stair

Residence: January 17 - March 25, 2024

As part of a collaborative project with the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art special exhibition “Julian Stair and Shoji Kamoda: The Inevitability of Vessels”, British ceramic artist Julian Stair was invited to Mashiko.

 

Julian Stair and Shoji Kamoda: The Inevitability of Vessels

 

Mr. Hamada’s Walking

As a result of his residency, Julian Stair presented the exhibition "Mr. Hamada's Walking" at Shoji Hamada's house. As both an artist and a researcher of Shoji Hamada, he created pieces that thoughtfully responded to the unique atmosphere of the historic house.

Mr. Hamada’s Walking

Exhibition Period March 16 (Sat) – April 7 (Sun), 2024
Opening Hours 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue Shoji Hamada’s house (in the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art)
Admission Free
 
 

Exhibition
Ceramic Artist: Akira Wada
Lecture: “Perspectives on Building a Career in Ceramics”

Ceramic Artist: Akira Wada

 

Exhibition
The Fourth Dimension: To the Future of Vessels
Closs Talk: “Beyond Borders: Stories from Artists Educated Overseas”

The Fourth Dimension: To the Future of Vessels

 
 

Exhibition
Bernard Leach: His Miraculous Achievements
Lecture: “A Love for Leach” “Tsurunosuke Matsubayashi – Key Figure Behind the Leach Pottery"

Bernard Leach: His Miraculous Achievements

 

Mashiko Museum Residency Program 2019
Artist in Residence in Mashiko Invited Artist:
Jennifer Lee

Residence: October 6 - November 17, 2019

As part of a collaborative project with the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art special exhibition “Clay and Abstraction: When Memories Become Form”, British ceramic artist Jennifer Lee was invited to Mashiko.

 

Clay and Abstraction: When Memories Become Form

 

Mashiko Museum Residency Program 2019
Artists in Residence in Mashiko
Irina Razumovskaya + Jennifer Lee

 

Mashiko Museum Residency Program 2018
Artist in Residence in Mashiko Invited Artist:
Penny Simpson

Residency Period: September 18 - November 2, 2018

As part of a collaborative project with the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art 25th Anniversary Exhibition, “The Lovelyists : In Harmony with Nature,” British ceramic artist Penny Simpson was invited to Mashiko.

 

The Lovelyists : In Harmony with Nature

 

Mashiko Museum Residency Program 2018
Artists in Residence in Mashiko
Matthew Blakely + Carson Culp + Penny Simpson

 

Exhibition
The 40th Memorial of Shoji Hamada from Tamesaburo Yamamoto Collection
Lecture: “Why Mingei Now? - In the Case of Shoji Hamada”

The 40th Memorial of Shoji Hamada from Tamesaburo Yamamoto Collection

 

Exhibition
Shoji Hamada’s Journey to the West -Museum’s Collection of Overseas Ceramics-
Workshop: Let’s make the Original Rocking Bowl

Shoji Hamada’s Journey to the West -Museum’s Collection of Overseas Ceramics-