Terumasa Ikeda (b. 1987) is an innovative raden specialist; using a laser cutter, Ikeda fabricates shimmering mother-of-pearl Arabic numerals ingrained into the exterior of the lacquered box, creating a holographic luminescence that emanates from within. Ikeda takes a modern approach to his iconography, transforming the lacquer surface into the likeness of a digital screen. As functional objects, Ikeda’s futuristic vessels bridge the worlds of classical and modern lacquer.
Collections and Exhibitions:
Victoria & Albert Museum
Newfields Indiana Museum of Art
University of Oxford, Ashmolean Museum of Art
National Crafts Museum, Kanazawa
“Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer,” Solo Exhibition at Ippodo Gallery New York (March 2023)
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Solo Exhibition (Summer 2023) (Kanazawa, Japan)
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Light and Abundance: Gold in Japanese Art
13 Mar - 17 Apr 2025Exhibition opens Thursday, March 13, 2025 35 N Moore Street, TriBeCa New York, NY — GRAND OPENING Ippodo Gallery invites you to join our inaugural opening of the new downtown...Read more -
Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer
16 Mar - 20 Apr 2023Ippodo Gallery New York illuminates a modern lacquer technique that disrupts preconceived notions of the raden (mother-of -pearl inlay) tradition. Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer —on display from March 16th to...Read more -
Extreme Surfaces: Cutting Edge Kogei
Ippodo Gallery's Premiere at Design Miami 2022 + New Year Exhibition 30 Nov 2022 - 16 Feb 2023Ippodo Galleryis a pioneering kogei -focused gallery based in Tokyo and New York. Our mission is to honor the living tradition of Japanese fine art in the contemporary world by...Read more
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Grand Opening | Inaugural Exhibition Opening Reception
13 Mar 2025Coinciding with Asia Week New York 2025 Venue : NEW Ippodo Gallery Flagship in TriBeCa (35 N. Moore Street, New York, 10013) When : 5:00...Read more -
Salon Art & Design 2024
Park Avenue Armory 7 - 11 Nov 2024Ippodo Gallery debuts at Salon Art + Design the concept Growing Roots: The Next Generation of Japanese Art featuring a range of works made of...Read more -
Opening Reception - March 16, 5-8PM
Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer 16 Mar 2023Please join us on Thursday, March 16th, from 5 PM to 8 PM EST. Ippodo Gallery will celebrate the unique creations of Terumasa Ikeda ,...Read more -
Artist Talk
Conversation between art historian Deborah A. Goldberg and artist Terumasa Ikeda - 11 AM 15 Mar 2023We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 15th, at 11 AM (EST) at Ippodo Gallery NY for a conversation between art historian Deborah...Read more -
Design Miami 2022
Extreme Surfaces: Cutting Edge Kogei 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2022Design Miami 2022Read more
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Auspicious Codes
March 26, 2025The light of the sun rises, even in the dark of night, when moonbeams catch any sign of gold. Inherent to gold is a nobility;...Read more -
Incense Containers Designed to be Seen
Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer April 10, 2023Terumasa Ikeda , Selection of Incense Containers , 2023 Terumasa Ikeda’s debut exhibition in the United States features the artist’s impressive and imaginative renditions of...Read more -
Kawarinuri: Beautiful Abnormalities
Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer April 4, 2023Terumasa Ikeda , Blue-Beryl , C25706P Urushi lacquer, which comes from the lac tree, is a material used in Japanese sculptural art, painting, and functional...Read more