FEATURED ARTISTS
Makoto Igarashi
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Modern Beauty Created Through Joinery
Woodwork artist Makoto Igarashi creates his artwork using traditional joinery techniques where wooden boards are assembled without using metal nails. His artworks, using precise and exquisite joinery techniques with finishing touches to maximize the beauty of the wood grain and color, are highly evaluated, and he received the New Artist Award at the 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition in 2021. His simple and beautiful vessels and furniture harmonize with our modern lifestyle, and are gathering much attention as works creating a rich and comfortable atmosphere.
AWARDED ARTWORKS
The 53rd Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
The largest metalwork exhibition in Japan.
Introducing awarded artworks that have been strictly judged and selected from the newest works of metalwork artists with traditional metalwork techniques such as casting, hammer forming and chisel work.
EVENTS
The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition - Shimane -
CATEGORIES
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Ceramics Artists & Artworks Technique
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Textiles Artists & Artworks Technique
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Lacquerware Artists & Artworks Technique
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Metalwork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Wood and Bamboo Artists & Artworks Technique
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Dolls Artists & Artworks Technique
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Glasswork Artists & Artworks Technique
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Cloisonné enamel work Artists & Artworks Technique
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Kirikane Artists & Artworks Technique
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Hardstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Inkstone carving Artists & Artworks Technique
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Sunagowork Artists & Artworks Technique
