Seimei Tsuji 's Glass and Kyo's Ceramics: A Two-Person Exhibition "Now"
“NOW” – A Two-Person Memorial Exhibition of the Late Tsuji Seimei (Glass) and Kyo (Ceramics)
| Exhibition period Schedule |
July 18, 2025 (Fri) – July 23 (Wed) July 18 - July 23, 2025 |
| Gallery opening hours Opening Hours | Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM [Until 5:00 PM on the final day, July 23rd (Wed)] Open every day during the exhibition period. Open daily 11 am to 7 pm except for July 23, when the gallery will close at 5 pm. |
| Exhibiting artist Artist | Seimei Tsuji Tsujitsuji Seimei Kyou Tsuji Tsuji Kyo |
| Introduction Introduction |
On April 15, 2008, Seimei Tsuji passed away, followed shortly after by his wife, Kyo. These two individuals honed their skills together, each forging their own unique path. Seimei lived her life with dignity, without fawning over authority, while Kyo, as a pioneer among female ceramic artists, created practical tableware for everyday life. He could probably be considered the last great ceramic artist of this century, given the sheer scale of his work.
Seimei began pottery at the age of eleven, and at sixteen, he opened the Tsuji Pottery Research Institute with his sister, Teruko. Perhaps due to his precocious nature, his Shigaraki ware surpasses the originals, possessing a unique "bright tranquility" that is characteristic of Seimei. He began working with glass at the age of 63. Regarding his work with glass, he says, "My role now is to borrow forms from glass, and at the same time, to return the forms of pottery to glass." His genius can be seen not only in his ceramics but also in his glasswork.
Meanwhile, Kyo excelled at cooking and created many dishes that graced the dining table. In his later years, he became a follower of Omiwa Shrine in Nara, which enshrines Mount Miwa as its sacred object, and created microcosmic works that expressed the world of prayer.
The works in this exhibition always capture the "present moment" of two people who lived each moment to the fullest.
Kouichi Mori (Art critic, Standing Director of the Japan Ceramic Society) |
| Biography Biography | ▶ Seimei Tsuji Born in Tokyo in 1927. In 1955, the Tsuji Pottery Workshop and climbing kiln were built on a hill in Renkoji, Tama City. 1964: Received the "Japan Ceramic Society Award" 1983: Received the "Japan Ceramic Society Award, Gold Prize". 2005: Received the Honorary Citizen of Tokyo Award Passed away in 2008 (age 81) In 2025, Tsuji Pottery Studio was registered as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. ▶ Kyou Tsuji Born in Tokyo in 1930. 1952: Graduated from the Western Painting Department of Tokyo Women's College of Fine Arts (now Joshibi University of Art and Design), Member of the "Shin Kojin" group. Creating original works by applying lacquer to glass plates and then engraving them. She married Seimei Tsuji in 1953. She began making pottery after her marriage and established a pottery studio in Tama. In 1970, she became the first woman to receive the "Japan Ceramic Society Award." Passed away in 2008 (age 77) |
| Artist in the gallery day Date Artist in Gallery | The daughters and sons (Kei, Fumiko, and Fumio) of Professor Seimei Tsuji and Professor Kyo will be present at the gallery as follows: Please feel free to share your memories of Professor Seimei and Professor Kyo. Friday, the 18th: Kei, Fumiko, Fumio Saturday, the 19th: Kei → 12:00 to 15:00 Fumiko → 12:00 to 19:00 Fumio → 11:00 AM to around 5:00 PM Sunday, the 20th: Fumio → All day Monday, the 21st: Kei → 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fumiko → 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, the 22nd: Kei → 11:30 AM to around 6:00 PM Fumiko → 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, the 23rd: Kei → 2 PM to 5 PM Fumiko → 2 PM - 5 PM Fumio → 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Please note that the above schedule is subject to change. |
| Exhibited works Exhibited Works | Seimei: Glassworks [Tea bowls, calligraphy, tea caddies, water containers, side dishes, handled bowls, bowls, plates, sake bottles, champagne coolers, etc.] Collaboration: Ceramic works [Tea bowls, tea sets, incense boxes, lidded containers, flower vases, side dishes, bowls, plates, sake cups, teacups, ceramic pillows, objects, etc.] |
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| Exhibition history at our gallery Exhibition Archives |
July 4, 2022 (Mon) – July 10 (Sun)
July 6, 2020 (Mon) – July 12 (Sun)
September 10, 2008 (Wed) – September 16 (Tue)
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| Main exhibited works Main Exhibited Works |
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No.1
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| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Glass tea caddy (blue) [with protective cloth and ivory lid] |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box and a certificate from Seimei. |
| size | Φ 7.6 × H 7.4 (㎝) |
No.2
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Gray glazed flat tea bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.0 × H 6.5 (㎝) |
No.3
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| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Light purple flat tea bowl (wind pattern) |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 16.0 × H 6.2 (㎝) |
No.4
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Powdered clay tea bowl |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 14.2 × H 6.3 (㎝) |
No.5
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Water container (matte sepia) [with lacquered lid] |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 24.7 × D 23.4 × H 19.1 (㎝) |
No.6
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Ash glaze lidded container |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 7.6 × H 7.0 (㎝) |
No.7
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Lily pot (green, gold, sepia) |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 19.9 × D 17.2 × H 11.9 (㎝) |
No.8
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Oribe glaze lotus plate |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 18.6 × D 16.4× H 4.6 (㎝) |
No.9
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Purple Sand Tea Bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 15.2 × H 6.8 (㎝) |
No.10
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Powdered clay tea bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 16.6 × D 15.7 × H 7.1 (㎝) |
No.11
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Glass tea caddy (sepia) [with protective cloth and ivory lid] |
| price | 180,000 yen (excluding tax) (198,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box and a certificate from Seimei. |
| size | Φ 7.6 × H 7.9 (㎝) |
No.12
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Painted Karatsu deep bowl (fan design) |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 20.4 × D 17.8 × H 15.2 (㎝) |
No.13
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Gold-decorated black tea bowl (wave pattern) |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | Φ 10.6 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.14
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Kugyoku Incense Box |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 5.4 × D 9.8 × H 4.9 (㎝) |
No.15
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| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Sepia-colored bowl (Shōsōin Sepia) |
| price | 170,000 yen (excluding tax) (187,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 22.6 × D 22.8 × H 12.6 (㎝) |
No.16
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| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Ash-glazed butterfly-shaped plate |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 21.0 × D 17.8 × H 3.1 (㎝) |
No.17
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Purple tea bowl |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 13.4 × D 13.3 × H 8.1 (㎝) |
No.18
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Oribe glaze lotus seed (condiment container) |
| price | 140,000 yen (excluding tax) (154,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 20.1 × D 19.9 × H 6.0 (㎝) |
No.19
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Water container (blue) [with lacquered lid] |
| price | 200,000 yen (excluding tax) (220,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 26.2 × H 22.8 (㎝) |
No.20
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Lily-shaped, black glazed, split sansho pepper (large) |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 12.8 × D 11.0 × H 6.9 (㎝) |
No.21
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Lily pot (small) |
| price | 150,000 yen (excluding tax) (165,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
No.22
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | [Left] Lily-shaped Karatsu ware with split sansho pepper [Right] Lily-shaped, split sansho pepper |
| price | Each item is priced at 35,000 yen (excluding tax) (38,500 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] W 8.0 × D 8.4 × H 6.4 (cm) [Right] W 8.9 × D 7.5 × H 6.6 (cm) |
No.23
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Lily pot |
| price | 270,000 yen (excluding tax) (297,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 26.8 × D 26.0 × H 22.2 (㎝) |
No.24
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Rhone Plate |
| price | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) (88,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | Φ 20.4 × H 5.4 (㎝) |
No.25
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Gold-decorated bowl |
| price | 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 22.6 × D 22.0 × H 3.5 (㎝) |
No.26
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | Ash glaze, split sansho pepper |
| price | 40,000 yen (excluding tax) (44,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 8.8 × D 8.6 × H 8.1 (㎝) |
No.27
| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Glass turnip bowl |
| price | 330,000 yen (excluding tax) (363,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 24.6 × D 23.0 × H 19.6 (㎝) |
No.28
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | High cup natural glaze |
| price | 50,000 yen (excluding tax) (55,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | W 10.7 × D 10.2 × H 11.6 (㎝) |
No.29
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| Author name | Seimei Tsuji |
| Work name | Glass with base, split sansho pepper design (set of five) |
| price | 140,000 yen (excluding tax) (154,000 yen including tax) |
| box | Comes with a paulownia wood box (to be delivered later) |
| size | W 11.8 × D 11.6 × H 10.0 (㎝) |
No.30
| Author name | Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | [Left] Kakewake Warisansho [Medium] Black glaze, split sansho pepper [Right] Small size of sansho pepper |
| price | Each item is 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax). |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] W 7.0 × D 6.9 × H 5.5 (cm) [Medium] W 7.1 × D 7.1 × H 5.3 (cm) [Right] W 7.1 × D 7.1 × H 5.3 (cm) |
No.31
| Author name | [Left] Kyou Tsuji [Chinese] Seimei Tsuji [Right] Kyou Tsuji |
| Work name | [Left] Black glazed sake cup [Medium] Sake bottle (gold, blue) [Right] Powder-glazed sake cup |
| price | [Left] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) [Medium] 120,000 yen (excluding tax) (132,000 yen including tax) [Right] 30,000 yen (excluding tax) (33,000 yen including tax) |
| box | No box |
| size | [Left] W 7.6 × D 7.4 × H 4.0 (cm) [Medium] Φ 9.3 × H 13.9 (cm) [Right] Φ 6.5 × H 5.4 (cm) |
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