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Kuroda Seitarō and Taizō Brothers Exhibition

Kuroda Seitarō and Taizō Brothers Exhibition


Jan. 25 (Sa)-Feb. 2 (Su), 2020
10:00–18:00 Open all days
Place: Shibunkaku Ginza
5-3-12 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
TEL: +81-3-3289-0001 FAX: +81-3-3575-4863

Feb. 8 (Sa)-Feb. 16 (Su), 2020
10:00–18:00 Open all days
Place: Shibunkaku
355 Motomachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0089
TEL: +81-75-531-0001 FAX: +81-75-531-5533



In his younger days, Seitarō joined the crew of an American ship as a lower-class sailor. He traveled the oceans of the world, drawing whatever touched his heart. With Seitarō’s advice, Taizō decided to travel alone to Paris by ship. Later, he met Shimaoka Tatsuzō which prompted him to start working in ceramics and pottery. Living in Moji and Itō, both places with breathtaking views over the sea, the two brothers continue their artistic lives.

Seitarō, whose works are as colourful and passionate as himself. Taizō, who pursues the purity of white porcelain, both in colour and shape. The works by the two brothers are so different, yet the nature of showing the real self are the same. The two brothers crossed the vast oceans and found their ways to express themselves, and yet, their journey continues...