(Top Left): Noda Akiko, Tear Of Lotus, 2014, glass, kiln work, 11 1/8 x 11 x 11 in. (2.9 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm), courtesy Onishi Gallery; (Top Right): Matsui Kōsei, Covered Box, 1990s, neriage marbleized porcelain, 7 x 11¼ x 8½ in. (18 x 28.5 x 22 cm), courtesy Thomsen Gallery
Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Join Onishi Gallery and Thomsen Gallery for the Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, May 17! This free, all-day event invites art lovers to explore a vibrant lineup of exhibitions and expert talks along Madison Avenue and its side streets, spanning East 57th to East 86th Streets. Discover exceptional artwork and hear directly from renowned artists and curators throughout the day.
Explore the exhibitions and special talks hosted by Onishi and Thomsen Galleries below:
Onishi Gallery
George Inaki Root Artist Talk: 3pm (kindly register)
16 East 79th Street (Madison-Fifth), 10am-6pm
Onishi Gallery invites you to explore KOGEI and Art, an exhibition celebrating contemporary works rooted in the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmanship. The show features a dynamic range of mediums—metalwork, lacquerware, ceramics, screens, and paintings—that highlight the beauty and innovation of KOGEI.
Don’ miss the artist talk with George Inaki Root, renowned jewelry designer and Kintsugi philosopher, at 3pm. Root will offer a rare glimpse into his creative journey and the philosophy that informs his work. Click here to register.
They are also participating in Madison Avenue Design Week (May 15-21).
Thomsen Gallery
Gallery Talk: 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (kindly register)
8 East 67th Street (Madison-Fifth), 10am-6pm
Thomsen Gallery is delighted to welcome you to their new location at 8 East 67th Street for the inaugural exhibition, Japanese Ceramics: Medieval to Contemporary, presented during this year’s Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk.
This special exhibition is devoted to a key part of the Japanese aesthetic tradition that is as dynamic today as it was 10,000 years ago. The works range from stoneware vessels dating from the fourteenth century to contemporary porcelains, including works by two Living National Treasures.
To deepen your experience, join one of the gallery’s talks at 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm. Click here to register.
Onishi Gallery and Thomsen Gallery look forward to welcoming you for a vibrant day of art, culture, and inspiration!
To learn more about Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk, click here.