Kawamoto Goro 河本五郎, Flower vessel with sometsuke (cobalt) bird motif drawings (detail), 1980’s, with signed wood box, stoneware, H27.9 × W27.9 × D21.5 cm

Mavericks: Three Masters of Modern Japanese Ceramics
September 11 – 19, 2025
Private View & Opening Reception: Thursday, September 11, 3-7pm (RSVP required)
Special Autumn 2025 Weekend Hours: Saturday, Sept 13 & Sunday, Sept 14, 1-5pm
18 East 64th Street, Ste 1F, NYC

Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd is honored to present a three person show of works by Kawamoto Goro, Koinuma Michio, and Tsuboshima Dohei on the occasion of Asia Week New York Autumn 2025.

Koinuma Michio, Tsuboshima Dohei, and Kawamoto Goro are three singular voices in Japanese ceramics, each celebrated for their technical virtuosity and expansive creative range. The three artists emerged during a time when the idea of a ceramicist was being challenged: by identifying themselves as individualistic artists, these three figures were part of a generation that elevated the vessel form into high art in Japan, expanding the ceramic category in the latter half of the 20th century.

What unites them is a distinct, shared spirit of innovation and an avant-garde sensibility grounded in a respect for time, history, and tradition. Both Koinuma Michio and Tsuboshima Dohei began their professional lives in the fields of finance and economics before turning to clay. Their ceramic works defy easy categorization. These are vessels that function as both sculptural forms and utilitarian objects, imbued with presence. Their sensitivity to material and form reflects an ongoing process of discovery shaped by a respect for historical precedent and Japanese craftsmanship.

They invite you to RSVP for the private view and opening reception on Thursday, September 11, and have extended their hours this weekend—so be sure to stop by!

To learn more and view the stunning works, click here.