Biography
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)
Works
Press
Exhibitions
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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
Publications
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NEW VALUES
Joe Earle is a distinguished Asian Art specialist, serving as Chair of the Asia, Oceania, and Africa department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (2003-2012), Vice President and Director for the Japan Society Gallery at Japan Society (2007-2011), and now, Feb 22, 2023 Read more -
The Past Meets the Present: Terumasa Ikeda’s Lacquerware
Terumasa Ikeda: Iridescent Lacquer Deborah A. Goldberg, Ph.D., Mar 1, 2023 Read more
News
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Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields acquires Terumasa Ikeda's Shore
March 23, 2023The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields has acquired Shore by Terumasa Ikeda. Shore was part of Ippodo Gallery's 2023 exhibition of Ikeda's work, Iridescent...Read more -
University of Oxford Ashmolean Museum acquires Terumasa Ikeda's Decimal
March 30, 2023The University of Oxford 's Ashmolean Museum has acquired Decimal by Terumasa Ikeda . Decimal was part of Terumasa Ikeda's first overseas exhibition, Iridescent Lacquer...Read more
Events
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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
Blog
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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