Installation view, BEYOND THE SURFACE: The Unity of Form and Pattern in the Work of Wada Morihiro (1944-2008)

BEYOND THE SURFACE: The Unity of Form and Pattern in the Work of Wada Morihiro (1944-2008)
Closing Friday, April 25, 2025
39 East 78th Street, Suite 401

These are the final days to experience BEYOND THE SURFACE: The Unity of Form and Pattern in the Work of Wada Morihiro (1944-2008) at Joan B Mirviss LTD before it closes on April 25!

Fifteen years in the making, this landmark exhibition is the first comprehensive retrospective of seminal clay master Wada Morihiro. Featuring seventy works—most acquired directly from the artist’s estate—it highlights the full range of his dynamic forms and intricate surface patterns. Among the works are eleven rare pieces originally intended for Wada’s 2008 solo show at the gallery, which was postponed due to his untimely passing. Two of these, featuring a unique entwining-vine motif, have never been seen outside Japan. Thanks to the dedication of the Wada family, these works were preserved and made available for this historic presentation at Joan B Mirviss LTD.

A fully illustrated, bilingual catalogue with essays by four leading Japanese scholars accompanies the exhibition and is available for purchase.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the legacy of a true master of clay!

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