Okado Yuji, Box with Design in Maki-e “Meadow”, 1994, Paulownia, gold powder, white-lipped pearl oyster, and hemp-cloth reinforcement, h. 5 5/8 x w. 9 1/2 x d. 4 3/4 in. (14 x 24 x 12 cm)

Exhibition at Bergdorf Goodman
January 17 – April 13, 2025
754 5th Avenue, 7th Fl, NYC

Onishi Gallery, specializing in Japanese art in NYC since 2005, is pleased to showcase contemporary works that celebrate traditional craftsmanship and innovation in this collaboration exhibition with NYC’s most prestigious retail store Bergdorf Goodman and Salon Art + Design, the leading platform for collectible design and art produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates.

The exhibit will highlight the work of leading galleries who participated in Salon’s most recent edition in New York City including Onishi Gallery, Galerie Gabriel, J. Lohmann Gallery, Liz O’Brien, Verso and Room 57 Gallery, offering visitors an immersive experience that blurs the boundaries of design, art and lifestyle. The exhibition will take place on the 7th floor of Bergdorf Goodman’s Home department from January 17 – April 13, 2025.

Don’t miss this unique event, where art, craftsmanship, and beauty come together to inspire and captivate in the heart of New York City!

Courtesy Korean Cultural Center New York

Creatives in Motion
January 14 – 18, 2025
Atrium, 1st Floor

Dive into the vibrant world of emerging Korean talent at Creatives in Motion, a dynamic collaboration between the Korean Cultural Center New York and the Korea National University of Arts. This five-day cultural showcase, starting January 14, spotlights the next generation of Korean artists while building bridges with New York’s creative community.

Experience an inspiring lineup, including exhibitions by three visionary artists, exclusive networking opportunities, and unforgettable moments like the opening night performance by acclaimed pianist Jiyeong Mun. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the artists during a compelling artist talk.

Join them to celebrate innovation, culture, and the power of creative collaboration!

To learn more and view the full program of events, click here.

Courtesy Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd.

Visions of a Blue Moon: Contemporary Arita Porcelain by Terauchi Shinji
Opening Reception with Artist: Thursday, January 16, 5-7pm
January 14 – February 10, 2025

Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd is pleased to present a collection of new works by Terauchi Shinji, celebrating the bold and innovative spirit of the Riso Kiln from Arita. This kiln honors the storied tradition of Japanese porcelain while embracing a forward-thinking vision, asking, “What’s next?”

Japanese porcelain originated in the late 16th century near Arita, giving rise to diverse kiln styles. By the mid-17th century, Arita gained prominence for its vibrant overglaze decorations, known in Europe as Imari ware. Building on this rich history of global cultural exchange, the Riso Kiln, led by Terauchi Shinji, emerges as a modern innovator. Riso porcelain blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary art, creating works that are both rooted in tradition and boldly forward-looking.

In his New York debut collection of new Arita porcelain, Terauchi reimagines the moon and our celestial universe – both of which are inspiring and universal symbols in both Western and Japanese culture – into tiered vessels that unstack into functional eating utensils. Dedicated to natural materials such as clay, silver, gold, cobalt, his work celebrates the evolving essence of Arita ware.

Inspired by planets, comets, and moons, Terauchi’s pieces captivate with their contemporary flair, diverse textures, and vibrant colors, each evoking a unique aspect of the moon’s character. Through intricate patterns and dynamic forms, he pushes the boundaries of form and function. These sculptural vessels are not only visually striking but also practical, ideal for serving Osechi, traditional Japanese New Year dishes.

The exhibition catalog features an insightful new essay by Professor Arakawa Masaaki, professor of art history at Gakushin University, Tokyo.

To learn more and view the online catalog, click here.

Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849), Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo (Edo Nihonbashi), from the series Thirty-Five Views of Fuji (Fugaku Sanjūrokkei), c. 1833, color woodcut,  9 13/16 x 14 9/16 inches (24.9 x 37 cm); Gift of Mrs. Moncure Biddle in memory of Ernest Fenollosa, 1958

Visions of the Land in Edo Japan
Through Monday, January 13, 2025
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

There’s still time to catch Visions of the Land in Edo Japan at the Philadelphia Museum of Art before it closes on January 13!

Pictorial representations of the land blossomed in Japan during the Edo period (1615–1868), an era of peace and prosperity. Landscape painters and printmakers created a large number of works with new ideas and techniques that had recently become available. Featuring recent acquisitions and choice examples from museum’s collection, this exhibition invites you to explore the three modes of landscape presented—poetic, iconic, and panoramic. Together, these visions of the land manifest the dynamism of Edo Japan.

To learn more and plan your visit, click here.

Takahashi Hiroaki (1871-1945), Brown Cat and Tomato Plant, 1931, woodblock print, 21 x 14.5 in (53.34 x 36.83 cm)

As we welcome the New Year, The Art of Japan is pleased to present over 30 remarkable new acquisitions. Highlights include rare, large-scale prints by Hiroaki, an exceptional work by Utamaro, dynamic Kuniyoshi prints featuring actors and warriors, a striking panoramic piece by Hiroshige, and three exquisite designs by Capelari.

Explore these treasures and more in their latest collection by clicking here.

Courtesy The Preservation Society of Newport County

Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age
Closing Sunday, January 12, 2025
Newport Mansions, Rosecliff, Newport, RI

This is the final week to explore how Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914) in this fascinating exhibition at Newport Mansions before it closes on January 12!

With a focus on Newport history, Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age delves into how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, as Americans moved from farms to cities and lost touch with rural life and nature, nostalgia for a bond with animals grew. At the same time, many where encountering exotic species through travel, exploration, and imperialism, while natural history hobbies like birdwatching and pet keeping flourished. And while captive animals thrilled spectators at zoos and circuses, which both had their heyday in the Gilded Age, activists launched the nation’s first animal rights movement. Newporters played a vital, though often contradictory role, championing animal rights while popularizing furs and feathers, pampering pets while supporting industries like railroads that destroyed wildlife habitats.

Wild Imagination brings together a menagerie of animal-themed artworks and other objects, from paintings, sculptures, photographs and fashions to fancy dog collars and sea creatures blown in glass. These pieces reflect profound and lasting changes in human-animal relations. They also reveal the individual stories of wondrous creatures that continue to capture our imagination.

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A Large Pair Chinese Cloisonne Censers, 20th c., h: 33 x w: 26 inches, estimate: $2,000-3,000

Asian, Native American, and Other Works of Art from an Oklahoma Collector
Open for bidding through January 14, 2025

Lark Mason Associates is delighted to announce their latest online auction featuring Asian, Native American, and other remarkable works of art from a prominent Oklahoma collector. Now open for bidding through January 14, 2025, on iGavelAuctions.com, this eclectic sale offers a veritable treasure chest of 547 lots at accessible price points.

This captivating collection showcases Chinese export porcelain, over 25 intricately woven rugs, and an impressive selection of more than 108 Native American silver and turquoise jewelry pieces, belts and beadwork. The offerings extend to European and American art, Americana such as Staffordshire flow-blue historical plates, silver and a wide range of Art Deco Rosenthal figures.

With estimates starting below $3,000 and reserves as low as $25, this auction provides something special for collectors of all interests and budget. The featured highlights include A Large Pair of 20th Century Chinese Cloisonné Censers (Estimate: $2,000-3,000), a 20th Century Persian Tree of Life Qum Rugl, signed (Estimate: $1,500-2,000), and Four Chinese Pewter and Brass Censers (Estimate: $100-200).

To learn more and place bids, click here.

Installation view of Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet

Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet
Closing Sunday, January 12, 2025
Galleries 963–965

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art before it closes on January 12!

A mandala is a diagram of the universe—a map of true reality that in Tibet is used to conceptualize a rapid path to enlightenment. This insightful exhibition explores the imagery of the Himalayan Buddhist devotional art through over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles, instruments, and an array of ritual objects, mostly dating between the 12th and 15th centuries. This dazzling visual experience provides a roadmap for understanding Himalayan Buddhist worship through early masterworks, juxtaposed with a newly commissioned contemporary installation by Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol.

To learn more, click here.