POP-UP EXHIBITION IN UK
CHAWAN: 50 tea bowls from contemporary Japanese ceramics
August 20 – September 1, 2026
Meet the Makers: ŌISHI SAYAKA, Aug19, 5-8pm & KYLE WHITTINGTON, Aug 22, 11am-6pm
67A York St, London W1H 1QB, UK
Monday–Saturday, 11am-6pm and by appointment
We are pleased to present an inaugural summer pop-up exhibition in London, United Kingdom, dedicated to the Japanese ceramic tea bowl, or chawan.
The culture of tea, or Chanoyu (茶の湯), developed over six centuries ago and was shaped by elite Samurai life during the Edo Period. At its core is the tea bowl or Chawan (茶碗), the point of direct physical and multi-sensory contact. It is held, turned, and contemplated in the hands, its weight, texture, surface, and warmth is felt even before the first sip. Each chawan expresses a different moment of encounter in every aspect of its form: from the Mikomi (見込み, interior) to the Shomen (正面, face), each component showcases a new, magical element designed to move the beholder deeply.
Featuring 50 contemporary tea bowls, the exhibition brings together important Japanese contemporary ceramic artists who have reimagined the chawan through experimental forms, inventive glazing techniques, and expanded proportions. This group of tea bowls trace the expressive potential of the tea bowl, showing traditional works alongside works that introduce new expression to the form as both a functional object and a work of art.
Presenting at 67 York Street Gallery in Marylebone, London, the tea bowls in this exhibition bring tactile and artistic expression within the gallery context, encouraging viewers’ direct engagement with clay. We warmly welcome you to join us in a new gallery space in the United Kingdom for the first time this summer!
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UPCOMING AUTUMN ASIA WEEK NEW YORK EXHIBITION
Kiyomizu Rokubei
Asia Week New York: 250 years of ceramic expression from Kyoto
September 10–24, 2026
We are pleased to present a landmark exhibition of works from the important Kiyomizu ceramic family from Kyoto, celebrating 8 generations of ceramic expression spanning the Edo period to the present.
More information coming soon!
Online Shop
In our ongoing mission to share the beauty of Japanese ceramics with collectors, connoisseurs, and curators, we are delighted to announce the launch of a new section on our website: an online shop. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of small artworks, each available for $1,000 or less. Thoughtfully chosen to bring art into everyday life, these works offer an accessible way to discover and collect Japanese ceramics.
We warmly invite you to explore the collection and find the piece that resonates with your home, spirit, and daily rituals.
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Latest Acquisitions
View our latest acquisitions of modern and contemporary Japanese ceramics online. Since our beginning in 1989, we have been focused on highlighting museum-quality Japanese ceramics to the contemporary art scene in New York City. The gallery has introduced pieces to the permanent collections of several major museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Indianapolis Art Museum, The Princeton University Art Museum, and many more.
Our mission is to bring the timeless grace of modern classics, 20th and 21st century Japanese ceramics, to the world by providing leading expertise to collectors, working with established & emerging artists, and showcasing inspiring exhibitions. We strive towards compassionate and bespoke services to our clientele which includes connoisseurs, collectors, curators, interior designers, and more. We work to connect an international audience to the heart of museum-quality Japanese ceramics & ceramic art.
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About the Gallery
Dai Ichi Arts, Ltd. is a fine art gallery specializing in modern Japanese ceramics. Since 1989, we’ve focused on featuring significant ceramic works in New York’s contemporary art scene, contributing pieces to major museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Princeton University Art Museum, and more. We are committed to providing authoritative expertise to collectors, liaising with artists, and showcasing inspiring exhibitions and artworks. We welcome you to contact us for more information.
