Ueda Shōunsai, Splayed Handled Flower Basket in Hexagonal Plaiting, 1960s, bamboo, rattan and lacquer, 17½ x 8¼ x 7¼ in. (44.5 x 20.5 x 18.5 cm); Courtesy Thomsen Gallery; Courtesy Design Miami

Design Miami/Basel
June 10 – 16, 2024
Hall 1 Süd, Messe Basel, Switzerland
Booth G07

Thomsen Gallery is delighted to participate in the 18th edition of Design Miami/Basel with a presentation of Japanese modern and contemporary art from June 10th-16th. Returning to this prestigious fair, their exhibition will focus on Japanese bamboo baskets by the great masters of the 20th century, including this intricate 1960s piece by Ueda Shōunsai.

The baskets will be complemented by Japanese gold lacquer boxes, medieval and contemporary ceramics, and Japanese folding screens.

As the global authority for collectible design, Design Miami brings together the design world’s most influential players through their acclaimed fairs and online marketplace. Their international collectible design fairs feature selling-exhibitions of historic and contemporary furniture, lighting, and works of art.

If you’re in Switzerland during Art Basel week, be sure to stop by Booth G07 to view their splendid collection of Japanese art!

Mon, Jun 10: By invitation only
Tue, Jun 11 & Wed, Jun 12: 10am-7pm
Thur, Jun 13 – Sat, June 15: 11am-7pm
Sun, Jun 16: 11am-6pm

To learn more about the fair, click here.