Overview
Shigemori Chisao, grandson of landscape gardener Mirei, creates modern gardens in Japan and abroad, taking inspiration from dry-landscape Karesansui. This type of garden evolved in Zen temples in the 1400s and uses rocks to represent land and water. In his original glassworks artist Nishinaka Yukito recreates the "imperfect beauty" tea master Oda Urakusai advocated 400 years ago. Explore what it means to recompose beauty through 2 artists heavily influenced by the giants of the Kyoto artworld.
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9 - 1Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect January 21, 2021 -
9 - 2The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital February 04, 2021 -
9 - 3Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families February 18, 2021 -
9 - 4Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time March 18, 2021 -
9 - 5Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe April 29, 2021 -
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9 - 7Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves May 13, 2021 -
9 - 8Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty May 20, 2021 -
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9 - 10The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined August 19, 2021 -
9 - 11Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty September 02, 2021 -
9 - 12Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times September 16, 2021 -
9 - 13Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life September 30, 2021 -
9 - 14Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink October 07, 2021 -
9 - 15Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty December 02, 2021 -
9 - 16Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural December 16, 2021 -
9 - 17Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World December 30, 2021