Prefectural Important Cultural Property Designation Commemorative Exhibition: Masaki Kawano & Yoko Shiotsu Exhibition | Concurrent Exhibition: Niimi Museum of Art Masterpieces Exhibition 2026 <1>
Japanese name:県重文指定記念展 川野正毅・塩津容子展 併設展示：新見美術館名品展2026〈１〉
📅 Sat, Nov 28, 2026 - Sun, Jan 31, 2027
About this event
This commemorative exhibition presents the works of woodcraft artist Masaki Kawano, a native of Niimi City, and lacquer artist Yoko Shiotsu, a resident of Soja City. Mr. Kawano specializes in hollowed woodwork (kurimono) that highlights natural wood grains with clear contours and wiped lacquer (fuki-urushi), while Ms. Shiotsu excels at vibrant painted kinma (egonma) where vermilion patterns stand out against black lacquer. Celebrating the recent designation of both artists' works as Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Properties, this exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to experience their outstanding craftsmanship and artistry. Through the creations of these two artists with deep ties to Bitchu lacquerware, visitors can deeply appreciate the charm of traditional crafts. In addition, masterpiece selections from the Niimi Museum of Art collection are exhibited concurrently, providing a rich and comprehensive presentation.
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Niimi Museum of Art
361 Nishikata, Niimi, Okayama 718-0017
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