May 20, 2012

Japanese ceramics on show at USC Museum

THE University of San Carlos Museum, in cooperation with the Sumitomo Foundation of Japan, opened last Feb. 22 a month-long exhibition entitled “Japanese Ceramics: From Imari to Cebu” at its Institutional Gallery

Read More:
Japanese ceramics on show at USC Museum

O.C. manufacturer sells assets to Japanese firm

A subsidiary of Costa Mesa ceramics manufacturer Ceradyne has sold some of its assets and licensed its technology to Nissin Ion Equipment Co. Ltd in Kyoto, Japan .The subsidiary, SemEquip Inc., has been working with…

Continue reading here:
O.C. manufacturer sells assets to Japanese firm

Harn’s ‘Soaring Voices’ exhibit highlights Japanese ceramics

The “Soaring Voices” exhibit at the Harn Museum of Art reflects Japan ’s rich ceramic culture while inspiring infinite interpretations of the works of art — 87 pieces by 25 female Japanese artists.

Read more here:
Harn’s ‘Soaring Voices’ exhibit highlights Japanese ceramics

Tracing the Boljoon-Japan connection

Arita, Japan—About 361 years ago, a ship sailed out of Nagasaki, Japan, loaded with ceramics from the kilns or ovens of Arita and Yoshida towns. The ship was most probably headed for Manila, where it unloaded its cargo to middlemen, probably native Visayan traders or even Muslim merchants from Mindanao, who then brought these to

Visit link:
Tracing the Boljoon-Japan connection

Japanese brothers who championed Korean ceramics

In ancient times, Japanese arts and crafts were greatly influenced by the introduction of techniques and aesthetics from Korea and China.

Original post:
Japanese brothers who championed Korean ceramics

"Asakawa Noritaka & Takumi Brothers: Their Souls and Their Visions"

Noritaka (1884-1964) and Takumi Asakawa (1891-1931) played leading roles in publicizing Korean ceramics and crafts from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) when they started to gain attention here in the 1920s.

See more here:
"Asakawa Noritaka & Takumi Brothers: Their Souls and Their Visions"