NEW SPRING ONLINE EXHIBITION
Expressions of Clay
April 9 – 23, 2026
We are pleased to present a spring collection of curated Japanese ceramics by modern and contemporary makers. Featured artists include Shimizu Uichi, Koyama Tomonari, Suzuki Goro, and more. The collection will be available to browse from April 9–23, 2026.
Stay tuned for more information.
UPCOMING SPRING EXHIBITION
Shaping Clay: Women Artists of Japanese Ceramics
May 21 – June 4, 2026
Following the traveling exhibition “Radical Clay,” celebrating women artists in Japanese ceramics, we are pleased to present a Spring exhibition of works by contemporary women ceramic artists from Japan, introducing familiar and new gallery artists such as Koyama Atsuko, Kato Mami, Shingu Sayaka, and more.
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RECENT ASIA WEEK NEW YORK EXHIBITION
Ceramic Modernisms
March 19 – 27, 2026
Opening reception: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5-7pm
Special AWNY Hours: March 19–20, 11am-5pm; March 21–22, 10:30am–5pm; March 23–27, 11am-5pm
We are pleased to present Ceramic Modernisms, an exhibition showcasing the art and design histories of 20th century Japanese ceramics during the March iteration of Asia Week New York, 2026. The exhibition presents key works that trace the development of modern Japanese ceramic vessel expression during the early 20th century following the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods: consecutive imperial eras defining Japan’s rapid modernization.
This exhibition shows works by three postwar artists: Yasuhara Kimei (1906–1980), Kusube Yaichi (1897–1984), and Miyanohara Ken (1898–1977). These works position Tokyo alongside Kyoto as a major center for modern artistic expression through ceramics in the early 20th century, where these artists championed new expressions of art, design, and beauty through vessels.
The accompanying exhibition catalogue features a new essay by Joe Earle, curator, writer, and specialist in Japanese art. An in-print edition will be available for purchase in the gallery during Asia Week. To preview the digital catalogue, click here.
We warmly invite you to enjoy the history, depth and beauty that postwar Japanese ceramics have to offer at our exhibition opening reception and private view at the gallery!
To learn more, click here.
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.
To start browsing, click here.
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.
