Forthcoming
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Aspen Art Fair 2026
29 Jul - 1 Aug 2026 Ippodo Gallery returns to the Aspen Art Fair at the historic Hotel Jerome for the second year; the presentation Transforming Nature draws the splendor of the organic world into the realm of the decorated interior. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, the raw essences of nature convene within the home-style setting in the form of Carrara marble, regional clays of Japan, forged iron, Venetian blown glass, carved & lacquered wood, washi paper, bamboo, traditionally dyed textiles, and precious mineral pigment paints. The ensemble of works by more than twenty artists, primarily hailing from Japan, invites new considerations about the relationship between people and the earth: a living medium capable of profound beauty and metamorphosis. Through a diverse range of textures and forms—from the delicate, metal-worked petals of silver violas and golden ginkgoes by Shota Suzuki to the subconsciously moving white marble sculptures of Kan Yasuda —the featured artists capture the ephemeral cycles of growth, decay, and rebirth. Each piece serves as a bridge between the physical and spiritual. Light, form, and human touch can elevate organic matter into the iconic. Transforming Nature is an invitation to witness the alchemy of the natural world as it is distilled through Japanese craft traditions. Read more -
Fine Arts Paris 2026
19 - 23 Sep 2026 In the nineteenth century, Japonisme fundamentally transfixed the landscape of Western art, reshaping French culture through a revolutionary introduction of flat perspectives, vivid naturalism, and asymmetric compositions. Today, in the twenty-first century, this dialogue undergoes a profound, silent evolution. Japan’s contemporary masters continue to honor the rigorous lineage of their respective heritages, yet they confront their materials with a radical modern sensitivity, sublimating ancient craft into the realm of pure contemporary art. This exhibition, Quiet Metamorphosis: A Resurgence of Kogei, marks a historic revival of Japanese craft. Under the majestic dome of the Grand Palais—the very site where historic World’s Fairs ignited the global passion for Japanese aesthetics—Ippodo Gallery returns to awaken an essential philosophy of beauty. We present art that speaks directly to the five senses, honors our immutable connection to the natural world, and ultimately restores a sense of grounded humanity to modern life. Spanning an extraordinary breadth of disciplines—Nihonga painting, structural textile dyeing, Urushi lacquer, sculpture, ceramics, bamboo, metalwork, and wood—these works defy simple categorization. They evoke a deeply visceral, meditative physical presence. This is the quiet metamorphosis of our time: tradition unbound, reawakened as the absolute contemporary vanguard. Painting (絵画): Perfectly represented by Masaaki Miyasako and Daisuke Nakano, who utilize crushed natural mineral pigments and antique ink on washi paper or canvas. Textiles/Dyeing (染色): Beautifully represented by Shigeki Fukumoto’s masterful rōzome (wax-resist) and structural nuno-zōgan (cloth inlay) techniques on Turfan cotton, alongside Shihoko Fukumoto's intricate indigo textile work. Lacquer (漆): Anchored by the exquisite urushi lacquerware of Jihei Murase on zelkova wood, as well as Kodai Ujiie’s innovative lacquer-on-porcelain tea bowls. Sculpture & Woodwork (彫刻・木工): Evidenced by Sho Kishino’s 2026 Arhat and spiritual figures carved from driftwood, stone, and ancient wood reclaimed from Kyoto Zen temples, alongside Kenta Hirai's dynamic woodwork. Ceramics (陶芸): Spanning Kunimasa Aoki’s raw terracotta sculptures, Takeshi Imaizumi’s precise porcelain glazes, and Mitsukuni Misaki's vibrant blue glazed vessels. Bamboo (竹): Represented by the elegant, fluid architectural curves of Hideaki Honma and Hafu Matsumoto's woven bamboo forms. Metalwork (金工): Captured in Shota Suzuki’s incredibly intricate botanical metal sculptures, such as The Tiny Piece of Autumn Ginkgo. Paper/Wire: KAKU's stunning abstract panels made of wire and washi paper beautifully bridge sculpture and paper craft. Read more
Past
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TEFAF Maastricht 2026
14 - 19 Mar 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Authentic Colors of Japan MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS – Ippodo Gallery is pleased to announce its debut participation in TEFAF Maastricht 2026, presenting a landmark exhibition titled Authentic Colors of Japan at Booth 476. From March 14 to March 19, the exhibition will feature masterful objects by 20 of Japan’s most distinguished contemporary artists. Their creations evoke vivid pigments sourced from nature and explore the primal power of color through the nation’s rarest traditional materials. This showcase of authentic Japanese colors offers visitors an encounter with a spectrum of mediums: the deep reds of vermillion lacquer, the luminescence of Gofun white from oyster shells, the brilliance of gold and silver leaf, and the depth of indigo blue. The exhibition highlights how ancient techniques are being radically recontextualized for global contemporary audiences: cutting edge mother-of-pearl inlays are naturally luminescent like digital screens; revolutionary silk Obi belts woven with opal incorporate the thousand-year history of Japanese weaving with new understanding of minerals; and masterworks in bamboo, Nihonga painting, and clay are grounded in the earthy, tactile aesthetics of the Japanese landscape. "To witness these artworks is to see the 'colors' of Japan not as mere pigments, but as living history," says Shoko Aono, the director of Ippodo Gallery. "In presenting pieces by these 20 esteemed artists in Maastricht, we are showcasing a mastery that is at once ancient and avant-garde." Exhibiting artists: Shin Fujihira, Shihoko Fukumoto, Kondaya Genbey, Yuki Hayama, Hideaki Honma, Terumasa Ikeda, Manji Inoue, Hajime and Yasuo Ishikura, Hiromi Itabashi, Yukiya Izumita, KAKU, Sho Kishino, Hirotomi Maeda, Masaaki Miyasako, Jihei Murase, Daisuke Nakano, Junko Narita, Reiji Omori, Hiraku Sudo, Shion Tabata, and Sōyō and Shōdo Yamagishi. Read more -
San Francisco FOG Design + Art 2026
21 - 25 Jan 2026 Ippodo Gallery presents Shaped by Nature for its debut at San Francasico FOG Art + Design, a curated selection of works by leading contemporary Japanese artists exploring the potential of nature channeled by human hands. Rooted in centuries of craft and the symbols of Japan, these artworks reveal how materials drawn from the earth are shaped through personal inspiration and time-honored mastery. Shaped by Nature synthesizes the Japanese garden—water, stone, trees, and moss existing in quiet balance—where humans and nature are deeply entwined. The rhythm of the seasons, reverence for the gifts of the earth, and attention to subtle changes carry visibly through each artwork. This debut exhibition invites engagement of the five senses with kōgei (fine art craft) and offers craft as a living practice interpreted by each artist as the harmony between nature and humanity. Twenty-three artists are freatured in the exhibition, including Noriyuki Furutani, Tomoyuki Hoshino, Agnes Husz, Terumasa Ikeda, Takeshi Imaizumi, Hajime & Yasuo Ishikura, Hiromi Itabashi, Yukiya Izumita, KAKU, Sho Kishino, Hirotomi Maeda, Masahiro Maeda, Ryoji Koie, Ken Matsubara, Mitsukuni Misaki, Jihei Murase, Tsuneo Nakazawa, Shota Suzuki, Kai Tsujimura, Midori Tsukada, Kodai Ujiie, Soyo & Shodo Yamagishi, and Kan Yasuda. Read more -
Design Miami 2025
2 - 7 Dec 2025 Read more
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Salon Art & Design 2025
Park Avenue Armory 6 - 10 Nov 2025 Read more -
Frieze Masters 2025
The Regent's Park, London 15 - 19 Oct 2025 Debuting at Frieze Masters, Ippodo Gallery presents a dedicated solo exhibition of Laura de Santillana's glass from 1999 to 2010, including artworks from her tablet, Sun, and Egg series. Her iconic works of blown glass, some embedded with metal textile, others with powered colors, explore the material's potential for aesthetic and spiritual contemplation. Pieces on view, some of which have never before been exhibited, invites a deep meditation on how her objects capture and transform light. Read more -
Aspen Art Fair 2025
Aspen, Colorado 29 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 Ippodo Gallery is proud to make its debut at the second annual Aspen Art Fair , held at the historic Hotel Jerome in the heart of Colorado’s majestic Rockies from... Read more
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Design Miami 2024
3 - 8 Dec 2024 New Winds in Japanese Art & Design Presenting at Design Miami for the third consecutive year, Ippodo Gallery introduces new interpretations and explorations of tradition which stir the air of... Read more -
Salon Art & Design 2024
Park Avenue Armory 7 - 11 Nov 2024 Ippodo Gallery debuts at Salon Art + Design the concept Growing Roots: The Next Generation of Japanese Art featuring a range of works made of gold and silver shibuichi ;... Read more -
Independent 20th Century Fair 2024
5 - 8 Sep 2024 VOYAGE BLUE Ippodo Gallery debuts at Independent 20th Century alongside Japan’s leading living painter Masaaki Miyasako and 9 fellow contemporary Japanese artists of diverse mediums all working to innovate traditional... Read more
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The Photography Show 2024
Hosted by AIPAD at the Park Avenue Armory 25 - 28 Apr 2024 NEW YORK, NY — Ippodo Gallery proudly presents contemporary names in Japanese photography at the 43rd edition of the Photography Show, hosted by AIPAD from April 25–28, 2024 in New... Read more -
Design Miami 2023
Forms and Formations 5 - 12 Dec 2023 Booth G35 Ippodo Gallery presents Forms and Formations , featuring great names in contemporary Japanese fine art at Design Miami 2023 from December 5 to December 12, 2023 in Miami... Read more -
Design Miami 2022
Extreme Surfaces: Cutting Edge Kogei 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2022 Design Miami 2022 Read more
