Hatakeyama Koji, Eight Faces, 2025, Japan, cast bronze, patinated, interior with gold foil, 9¼ x 5 x 5 inches (17 x 14.7 x 14.7 cm)

Radiant Bronze: The Timeless Art of Hatakeyama Koji
November 6 – 26, 2025
8 East 67th Street, NYC

Thomsen Gallery is proud to present Radiant Bronze: The Timeless Art of Hatakeyama Koji, an exhibition showcasing Japan’s foremost master of metal art. On view from November 6–26, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the meditative beauty and spiritual depth of Hatakeyama’s cast bronze vessels, celebrated for their quiet power and luminous presence.

Born in 1956 in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture—an area with a storied bronze-casting heritage—Hatakeyama has spent over four decades refining his art. Drawing inspiration from ancient Mesopotamian techniques yet guided by a distinctly contemporary sensibility, he describes bronze as “a material with memories of a thousand years.” His signature lidded boxes, minimalist in form yet rich in spirit, are revered not only for their beauty but for their sense of vitality: “Every article I make should live,” he says.

Each vessel begins with molten bronze poured into a wooden mold, imprinting the grain of the wood onto the metal. Through his own adaptations of traditional patination methods—using materials like miso paste and vinegar—Hatakeyama conjures earthy textures and tones that evoke landscapes shaped by time. The interiors, lined with gold or silver leaf, reveal a radiant inner world, symbolizing light within stillness.

“Hatakeyama’s work invites contemplation,” notes gallery director Erik Thomsen. “There’s a quiet dialogue between tradition and modernity, outer texture and inner light.” Featuring twenty masterworks, the exhibition offers a moment of calm reflection and connection with one of Japan’s most revered contemporary metal artists.

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Installation view, Frieze Masters, London

Congratulations to Thomsen Gallery for recently being recognized as one of the ten best booths across both Frieze Masters and Frieze London last month! Their presentation of Japanese art from the Taisho and early Showa eras (1910–1940) featured standout works such as White Peacocks and Fatsia by Itō Kinsen, a striking pair of screens that capture the dynamic tension between tradition and innovation characteristic of the period, with a flair for the extravagant and theatrical. Other highlights included an exceptional collection of bamboo basketry, a curated selection of avant-garde metalwork, porcelain sculpture, and calligraphy from the 1970s to 1990s, as well as highly sought-after gold lacquer boxes and tea caddies.

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(L) Shota Suzuki (1987-present), “Blowing Leaves” Ginkgo イチョウの葉４枚付属 (detail), 2024, brass, copper, gold powder, H.19 3/4 x W.9 1/2 x D.9 1/2 in (50 x 24 x 24 cm), Courtesy Ippodo Gallery; (R) Isezaki Jun (b. 1936: Living National Treasure), Square Flower Vessel (detail), 2024, stoneware, H.22 ½ × W.9 × D.7 ⅜ in (57 × 23 × 19 cm), Courtesy Onishi Gallery

Salon Art + Design
November 6 – 10, 2025
Thursday, Nov 6: First Look Preview, 4:30-9pm; Collectors Vernissage (by invitation only), 6-9pm
Friday, Nov 7: Special VIP Hours (by invitation only), 11am-2pm
General Show Hours: Friday, Nov 7, 2-8pm; Saturday, Nov 8, 11am-7pm; Sunday, Nov 9, 11am-7pm; Monday, Nov 10, 11am-4pm
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, NYC

Ippodo Gallery and Onishi Gallery are thrilled to exhibit at this year’s Salon Art + Design, the leading New York contemporary design fair held at the Park Avenue Armory from November 6 to 10!

In their second presentation at the fair, Ippodo Gallery will showcase Dialogues in Material, an exhibition exploring the resonant space where Japanese sensibility and Western practice converge, investigating how masterful materiality becomes a language of cross-cultural exchange. Featuring works in clay, glass, resin, lacquer, metal, organza, and wood, the presentation highlights a global conversation where tradition and innovation meet. Western artists inspired by Japanese aesthetics offer fresh perspectives that reflect and reimagine their source, fostering a dynamic, mutual exchange. Together, these artists blur the boundary between art and function, inviting viewers to experience design as both tactile and transcendent. Be sure to visit them in Booth B4! To learn more about their exhibition, click here.

Nearby at Booth C9, Onishi Gallery will present a special exhibition, Clay, Iron, and Fire: The Bizen and Setouchi Heritage,  showcasing exquisite Bizen ceramics and Osafune swords that reflect centuries of craftsmanship from Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Celebrating the enduring artistry of KOGEI, these works highlight how traditional craft techniques rooted in mastery, innovation, and timeless beauty continue to influence contemporary design and global aesthetics. In conjunction with the fair, Onishi Gallery will also feature an expanded presentation of the exhibition at their Upper East Side gallery. To learn more about their exhibitions, click here.

Purchase your tickets today and be part of this celebration of art and design! To learn more about Salon Art + Design, click here.

Very Rare Set of Three Chinese Verte Glazed Porcelain Playing Fu Dogs, Kangxi period, AD 1662-1722, H: 5 ¼ inches (13.3 cm), L: 5 ¾ inches (14.5 cm)

The Annual Delaware Antiques Show
November 7 – 9, 2025
Opening Night Party: Thursday, Nov 6, 6-9pm
Hours: Friday and Saturday, Nov 7 & 8, 11am-6pm; Sunday, Nov 9, 11am-5pm
Booth No. 31
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc. is delighted to return to the Delaware Antiques Show as it celebrates its 62nd anniversary at the Chase Center in Wilmington. They will be bringing a wonderful variety of fine Chinese porcelain, works of art, and export silver.

As one of the nation’s most highly acclaimed antiques shows, the Annual Delaware Antiques Show presents a spectacular showcase of art, antiques, and design. Featuring the finest offerings from more than sixty distinguished dealers, their full schedule of exciting show features and lectures are sure to captivate the sophisticated and new collector alike.

Ralph M. Chait Galleries looks forward to welcoming you to their Booth, No. 31, located near the center of the main exhibition room!

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Clay, Iron, and Fire: The Bizen and Setouchi Heritage
November 5 – 21, 2025
Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 5, 6-8pm
16 East 79th Street, NYC

Salon Art + Design
November 6 – 10, 2025
Booth C9
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, NYC

Onishi Gallery is proud to present a special exhibition, Clay, Iron, and Fire: The Bizen and Setouchi Heritage, celebrating the enduring artistry of ceramics and swords from two culturally rich cities in Okayama Prefecture, Japan opening November 5!

The story of Bizen ware begins 900 years ago when local artisans first produced large vessels, hand-built from iron-rich, brick-red local clay, fired over long periods to develop signature textures and hues from the unpredictable effects of flame and flying ash. Some 300 years later, Bizen ware captured the attention of elite pacesetters who were laying the foundations of chanoyu (the “tea ceremony”). In response, Bizen’s potters created utensils for chanoyu use that have been sought after ever since for their chance effects, rough textures, marks of the maker’s touch, and varied coloration.

Around the same time that Bizen ceramics were first made,  nearby Osafune (modern Setouchi City) became a hub for master swordsmiths, producing nearly half of Japan’s historic blades now designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Osafune (Bizen) swords are prized for their beautiful temper line, subtle grain pattern, elegant curvature, and balance of aesthetic grace with battlefield utility.

Setouchi’s artistic heritage also includes Mushiage ware, developed in the 19th century for senior samurai, known for its warm, transparent pine-ash glazes, and Sueki pottery, regarded as a precursor to Bizen ware.

Together, Bizen and Setouchi ceramics and Osafune blades showcase the pinnacle of Japanese traditional craft—centuries of meticulous skill applied to local natural resources, from iron-rich clay and river sand to forests of red pine wood capable of reaching temperatures exceeding 2,000°F.

The exhibition features approximately 30 artists from Bizen and Setouchi, including ceramic masters Isezaki Jun (b. 1936; Living National Treasure, 2004), Yoshimoto Tadashi (b. 1943), Kaneshige Kosuke (b. 1943), Abe Anjin (b. 1938), Takezaki Noriyasu (b. 1968), and many others.

In addition to the gallery exhibition, Onishi Gallery will partner with Salon Art + Design in New York, held November 6–10 at the historic Park Avenue Armory. Both the Salon booth and the gallery exhibition invite visitors to explore the timeless beauty of KOGEI—artworks shaped by centuries of tradition, technical mastery, and a spirit of innovation—highlighting how this heritage continues to inspire contemporary design and enrich global lifestyles.

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Richard Morris Hunt, Rendering for East Elevation of William K. and Alva Vanderbilt’s Marble House, ca. 1888. Courtesy of the Hunt Collection in the AIA/AAF Collection, Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light
Closing Sunday, November 2, 2025
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI

These are the final days to experience Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light, an exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Richard Morris Hunt (1827–1895), America’s premier Gilded Age architect. Hunt’s lifelong effort to transform both the built and cultural landscapes of the United States remains his greatest legacy.

Reexamining Hunt’s achievements from a fresh perspective, the exhibition reveals how his life’s work reflected a pursuit of national pride in art and architecture. His designs—spanning private residences, public institutions, businesses, recreational spaces, and civic buildings—helped shape a built environment that mirrored the rapid transformations of the 19th century.

For the first time, materials from the Library of Congress, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Vermont Historical Society, Bennington Museum, and the Preservation Society’s own collection are displayed together—featuring architectural drawings, personal sketchbooks, family artifacts, and more.

As part of the visitor experience, sketchbooks are available in Gallery 3 to encourage guests to reflect on the exhibition’s images and objects—including depictions of Hunt himself—and to create their own interpretations.

Be sure to catch the exhibition before it closes—and start sketching!

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Kai Kavus ascends to the sky on his flying throne; Folio from a Shahnama, Bijapur, circa 1610, ink, opaque watercolour and gold on gold-sprinkled paper, verso with two captions in red on gold ground; and a further detached folio, unillustrated, each with four columns of nasta’liq divided by gold rules; re-margined, 5 1/5 by 2 ¾ in. (13.2 by 7 cm) painting; 8 by 4 ¾ in. (20.3 by 12.1 cm) folio

Indian Paintings and Ottoman Textiles
October 27 – 31, 2025
16-17 Pall Mall, London

As part of Islamic Week, Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd. is pleased to present their latest exhibition, featuring a distinguished selection of Indian miniature paintings and Ottoman textiles. The exhibition runs through Friday, October 31 from 10am-6pm.

Highlights include two folios from an early 17th-century Bijapur Shahnama, with other folios held in some of the world’s leading museum collections, as well as an 18th-century textile panel showcasing the distinctive patterns attributed to the Island of Patmos.

They look forward to welcoming visitors and sharing these exceptional works!

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Shunkosai Hokushu (active ca. 1802-1832), (from L-R): A Competition Among Modern Fans: Actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Danshichi Kurobei (Uchiwa tosei kurabe: Danshichi Kurobei, Nakamura Utaemon); A Competition Among Modern Fans: Actor Ichikawa Ebijuro I as Issun Tokubei (Uchiwa tosei kurabe: Issun Tokubei, Ichikawa Ebijuro); Hits of a Lifetime: Actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Kumagai Jiro Naozane (Issei ichidai atari kyogen: Kumagai Jiro Naozane, Nakamura Utaemon); A Competition Among Modern Fans: Right, Actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Abe no Yasuna (Uchiwa tosei kurabe: Migi ichi, Abe no Yasuna, Nakamura Utaemon)

Drama Queens & Kabuki Kings: Stars of Edo and Osaka
Closing Friday, October 31, 2025
145 West 58th Street, Suite 6D (by appointment)

Don’t miss your chance to see Drama Queens & Kabuki Kings: Stars of Edo and Osaka before it closes on October 31 at Scholten Japanese Art! This captivating exhibition features approximately fifty 19th-century woodblock prints and drawings that celebrate the stars and superstars of the kabuki world. These dynamic portraits—originally created as advertisements or visually rich mementos for theatergoers—capture the charisma and artistry of Japan’s legendary performers.

A special highlight is this group of fan-shaped bust portraits which were produced in the early to mid-1820s, some utilizing embellishments including embossing, metallic printing and mica. Three of the prints illustrate the Osaka-based actor Nakamura Utaemon III (popularly known as Shikan, 1778-1838) at what was thought to be the pinnacle of his career just before his anticipated retirement in 1825. In a change of plans many of us can relate to, Utaemon actually never officially retired, and he continued to perform for the remainder of his life. The fourth fan-shaped portrait (second from the left above) is of Ichikawa Ebijuro I (1777-1837), a friend and close ally of Utaemon who worked for a time as a disciple of the Edo-based kabuki super (duper) star, Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859). These commemorative fan portraits celebrating their accomplishments exemplify the synergy inspired by Osaka kabuki fan-atics who very often were the artists and publishers themselves.

These kabuki luminaries inspired devoted fan clubs whose members passionately championed their favorite actors—often fanning the flames of the friendly rivalries that animated the kabuki stage.

Schedule your visit today and experience these fascinating works before they’re gone!

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Installation view of Lee Seung Jio: Nucleus in Resonance at Tina Kim Gallery (September 18 – November 8, 2025). Courtesy Tina Kim Gallery. Photo: Hyunjung Rhee.

Asia Week New York is delighted to welcome back Tina Kim Gallery as one of our esteemed members! Widely recognized for its distinctive programming that emphasizes international contemporary artists, historical overviews, and independent curatorial projects, Tina Kim Gallery was founded in 2001 and played a pivotal role in introducing Korean Dansaekhwa artists such as Park Seo-Bo, Ha Chong-Hyun, and Kim Tschang-Yeul to a global audience, establishing public and institutional awareness of this critically influential group of Asian Post-War artists. The gallery continues to support both emerging and established artists, working closely with over twenty artists and Estates. Its expanding program of Asian-American and Asian diasporic artists—including Maia Ruth Lee, Minoru Niizuma, and Wook-Kyung Choi—reflects Tina Kim Gallery’s commitment to pushing the conversation beyond national frameworks.

Their current exhibition, Lee Seung Jio: Nucleus in Resonance, is a striking example. This solo presentation surveys Lee’s defining Nucleus series, which he explored consistently from the late 1960s through his final decade. Be sure to also catch Tina Kim Gallery at Art Basel Paris from October 24–26, featuring a booth dedicated to Seoul-based artist Lee ShinJa, highlighting the extraordinary evolution of her career from the late 1950s through the 2000s!

Lee Seung Jio: Nucleus in Resonance
September 18 – November 8, 2025
525 West 21st Street, NYC

Currently on view through November 8, 2025, Lee Seung Jio: Nucleus in Resonance is the gallery’s second solo exhibition dedicated to painter Lee Seung Jio (1941–1990). A leading figure in postwar Korean geometric abstraction, Lee developed his iconic Nucleus series from the late 1960s until his passing in 1990. Defined by his signature cylindrical “pipe” forms, Lee’s paintings construct a rigorous visual language that strips the motif of symbolic meaning and probes the illusions of perception itself. The exhibition follows the evolution of the Nucleus series—from early works of the 1960s to the meditative black paintings of the late 1970s and the monumental canvases of the 1980s—revealing the depth of his lifelong exploration and vision.

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Lee ShinJa (b. 1930), Work I, 1959, cotton, linen, and wool thread on cotton cloth; coiling, free technique, 30 x 29 in (76.2 x 73.7 cm); Courtesy of the artist, MMCA Korea, and Tina Kim Gallery. Photo by Unreal Studio.

Art Basel Paris 2025
VIP Days: October 22–23, 2025
Public Days: October 24–26, 2025
Booth 1.J2
Grand Palais, Paris

For the Premise sector of Art Basel Paris, they are pleased to present a solo booth dedicated to Lee ShinJa, tracing the extraordinary evolution of the Seoul-based artist’s career from the late 1950s to the 2000s. A pioneering first-generation Korean fiber artist and educator, Lee broke from convention by moving beyond traditional embroidery to embrace geometric abstraction and innovations in color, composition, and dimensionality. On view will be a selection of works spanning more than five decades of Lee’s practice, from early post-war experimentations through to her late-career tapestries. Together, the works highlight the artist’s mastery of material, form, and color, charting new directions for fiber art with each stage of her creative development.

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Hiroshige (1797 – 1858), Fukagawa Susaki and Jumantsubo, 1857, woodblock print, 14.12 x 9.62 in (35.86 x 24.43 cm)

New Acquisitions
Autumn 2025

The Art of Japan is excited to unveil its new fall acquisitions—50 exceptional works now available for sale! Highlights include two iconic designs from Hiroshige’s late masterpiece series 100 Views of Edo; a rare first-edition Kuniyoshi aizuri-e triptych; exquisite 18th-century prints of beauties; a stunning group of Osaka prints rendered with metallic pigments in the surimono style; and a vibrant selection from the 1930 series 100 Views of New Tokyo by various artists.

Don’t miss this chance to explore these remarkable additions today!

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Installation view, Collapse / Rebirth II

Collapse / Rebirth II
Closing Friday, October 24, 2025
39 East 78th Street, Ste 401, NYC

Don’t miss the final days of this captivating exhibition at Joan B Mirviss LTD, closing October 24. Featuring the second conjoint solo exhibition by renowned ceramists Fujino Sachiko (b. 1950) and Futamura Yoshimi (b. 1959), the show presents two distinct yet complementary approaches to clay—Fujino’s delicately ruffled, textile-inspired forms and Futamura’s textured, striated biomorphic sculptures.

Nearly a decade after their first joint presentation, Collapse / Rebirth II offers a rare opportunity to experience the evolving mastery and expressive innovation of these two exceptional artists.

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