The first major retrospective in 10 years, “Lucie Rie Exhibition: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West,” opens at the National Crafts Museum (Kanazawa City)!
Agency for Cultural Affairs Press release: September 8, 2025 To Members of the Press The first major retrospective exhibition in 10 years, “Lucie Rie: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West,” has opened at the National Crafts Museum (Kanazawa City)! A collection of precious Japanese works by Lucie Rie, one of the leading British ceramic artists of the 20th century! Don’t miss the original exhibition merchandise.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1034/47048-1034-c6cc930fb3dfe063911e7357f0cf667f-1173×933.jpg ■Exhibition Contents Chapter 1: Born in Vienna Born in 1902, Lucie Rie (née Gompertz) enrolled at the Vienna School of Applied Arts and studied ceramics under Michael Povolny. In Vienna in the early 20th century, when Lucy began her career, not only pure art was being produced, but also the artists of the Wiener Werkstätte, who expressed a high aesthetic sense through everyday objects. This chapter introduces Lucy’s early works, which were created by absorbing the atmosphere of the times, as well as artists active in the era, including Josef Hoffmann, one of the founders of the Wiener
Werkstätte. Chapter 2: Encounters in London In 1938, Lucy travels to London to escape Nazi persecution, meeting new people in a new environment. For example, there is Bernard Leach, who played a central role in the British pottery world, and Hans Coper, a young man with the ambition of becoming a sculptor who had just begun to study pottery and joined the workshop to make buttons. In this chapter, we will introduce not only the works Lucy produced during her time in London, but also the works of these artists who had a significant influence on her after she moved to the UK. Chapter 3: Encounter with the Orient When Lucy arrived in England, the potters at Studio Pottery, led by Bernard Leach, were looking to Oriental ceramics for inspiration. He also deepened his friendship with Hamada Shoji and others at the Dartington International Crafts Conference in 1952, with whom he later held solo exhibitions. This chapter introduces his connection with the East, along with the works of Leach and Hamada. Chapter 4: Developing Her Own Style—Ceramic Artist Lucie Rie This chapter introduces pots and vases created after 1970. The style we recognize today as her signature, with its small foot, clean lines, manganese glaze, and scraped-off details, was established around this time. You will be able to see sophisticated pieces in which the glaze, form, and decoration come together. ■ Also check out the extensive lineup of original exhibition merchandise Original Lucie Rie Exhibition merchandise will be on sale at the museum shop during the exhibition. In addition to the official catalog, we have a full lineup of candy pouches, acrylic charms, clear files, and more! Enjoy Lucie Rie’s graceful works in everyday life along with the exhibition. ・2,800 yen (tax included)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1034/47048-1034-43da0139ede9e91ce28fc8174421baa4-265×204.jpg ・Acrylic charms (2 types) ¥770 each (tax included) Two types of acrylic charms: “Blue Glazed Bowl” and “White Glazed Bowl with Pink Line Pattern.” Enjoy attaching them to bags and other items. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1034/47048-1034-3bf8d4e9c81c1b95d851ad2307504916-713×523.jpg ・A4 clear file (2 types) 440 yen each (tax included) We have two types of clear file available: a bronze-glazed vase and a blue-glazed bowl.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1034/47048-1034-16522210f9830ef9b39ff0345844af66-1243×879.jpg ・Tote bag 1,210 yen (tax included) This tote bag is dotted with cute illustrations of Lee’s work.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1034/47048-1034-27af7d3b7e105a0f8cc0891f6dab72bd-508×741.jpg ■Event overview Exhibition Title: Lucie Rie Exhibition: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West – Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Museum’s Relocation Dates: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Monday, November 24, 2025 (holiday) Venue: National Crafts Museum (3-2 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) Opening Hours: 9:30-17:30 *Last admission at 17:00 Closed: Mondays (except September 15th, October 13th, November 3rd, and 24th), September 16th, October 14th, and November 4th Admission Fee: Adults ¥1,200 (¥1,000), University Students ¥800 (¥700), High School Students ¥500 (¥300) *Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more and discounted rates. *All prices include tax. *Free for junior high school students and younger, and those with a disability certificate and one accompanying person. *Discounted admission on Ishikawa Culture Day (10/19) and Culture Day (11/3) *Discounted admission for those with ticket stubs from the “Hokusai & Hiroshige Ukiyo-e Exhibition” (Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art) and “The World of Miniature Dollhouses” (21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa) Organizers: National Crafts Museum, Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun Special cooperation: Iuchi Collection, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto Sponsor: DNP Dai Nippon Printing Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) Exhibition official website:
https://www.momat.go.jp/craft-museum/exhibitions/564
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