Suzuki Tetsu, Dripping, gradated Oribe-glazed vessel, 2023

Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
39 East 78th St, Ste 401, NYC

These are the final weeks to catch Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino at Joan B Mirviss LTD before it closes February 27. From the crawling, unctuous white glaze of Shino wares to the whimsical, textile-inspired patterns and dripping green glazes of the wares favored by the warrior tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), ceramics from the Mino region have long been characterized by aesthetic variety and experimentation. The exhibition features a selection of Shino, Seto, and Oribe ceramics by past masters of this regional tradition, including Arakawa Toyozō (1894-1985), Kawakita Handeishi (1878-1963), Koie Ryōji (1938-2020), and Katō Yasukage (1964-2012), and living legends like Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941), Wakao Toshisada (b. 1933), and Living National Treasure Suzuki Osamu (Kura) (b. 1934). These consummate works will be complemented by works from younger, emerging artists pushing the boundaries of Mino aesthetics. A celebration of the region’s enduring legacy, this exhibition highlights Mino’s spirit of experimentation and play.

Be sure to experience these masterpieces soon!

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