Wood is an indispensable part of Japanese culture and art. It has been used in architecture and crafts since ancient times, and is deeply rooted as one of the elements that symbolize Japanese aesthetics and spirituality. Wood is treated as a particularly important material in traditional Japanese crafts and folk art, and its beauty and technique are admired around the world.
This exhibition, titled “Craftsmen and the Enchanting Nature of Wood,” introduces the history of these crafts, including the works of Tatsuaki Kuroda, known for his woodworking and lacquer art, and folk art pieces such as Shiko Munakata’s woodblock paintings, as well as Wajima-nuri lacquerware from the Noto region, where the culture of woodworking remains strong.
Please enjoy the depth and diversity of Japan’s wood culture and the profound beauty of its folk art and woodwork.
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