■During the event → Tuesday, June 3

Born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1949. Studied under Dr. Shiro Banura. A kiln built in Iga Ueno in 1979. The earth mass is cut out and hollowed out to make pottery. In this exhibition, about 60 items will be exhibited, focusing on powerful vases, pots, and platters of baking and kiln change.

Yoshitaka Ren
[Brief History]
Born in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture in 1949
Studied under Dr. Shiro Banura in Otowa, Iga City in 1975
Kiln built in Iga Ueno in 1979
1982 First solo exhibition Takashimaya Yokohama (held twice since then)
1987 Solo Exhibition Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store (held 8 times) and Takashimaya Osaka Store (held 7 times).
2001 solo exhibition Jar Nagoya Takashimaya ('04, '07, '10, '13, '16, '19, '22, '25)
2007 solo exhibition U.S. Gallery Touching Stone ('08, '09, '11, '15)
Invited and exhibited at a ceramic art conference in North Carolina, United States in 2015
2024 "Iga no Yakimono Exhibition" (group exhibition) at Stratoford Gallery, U.K.
Other solo exhibitions held in cities in Japan

<Public Collection>
The Museum of Minneapolis (Permanent Collection), University Museum of West Virginia

■During the event → Tuesday, June 3

Born in Mie Prefecture in 1953. Iga ware is characterized by soft curves and decorations. We will exhibit about 50 works that blend into daily life, focusing on warm food vessels.

Renkatoko
[Brief History]
Born in Iga City, Mie Prefecture in 1953
In 1975, studied under Professor Mitsuo Tanimoto in Iga City.
In 1979, he built a kiln in Iga City with his husband Yoshitaka.
2000 Gallery Momoo (Kyoto) Two-person Exhibition
2005 Gharari Nono (Toyama) Two-person exhibition (held multiple times since then)
Contemporary ceramic art salon Momosei Daimaru Shinsaibashi solo exhibition
2006 Tachibana (Fukushima) Two-person Exhibition (held multiple times since then)
2007 Sun Gallery Sumie (Aichi) solo exhibition ('09)
2009 Tapa (Mie) Four-person Exhibition, KCC Gallery (Tokyo) Two-person Exhibition
2011 Matsubishi Department Store (Mie) Mie Ceramics Selection Exhibition
2013 Gallery Tohana (Fukuoka) Two-person exhibition
2018 Gallery Shop Deco (Iga Ueno) solo exhibition

■Wednesday, June 4 → 10th (Tuesday)

Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1954. Graduated from Tama Art University. Creates a unique creative world by combining cities and buildings with animals. Works that combine various materials such as giant cedar trees, bronze, and glass will be exhibited.

Hiroo Amano
[Brief History]
Born in Ochu-cho, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture in 1954.
Completed Graduate School of Sculpture at Tama Art University in 1978.
1999 solo exhibition Takashimaya Nihonbashi ('02, '05, '08, '09, '11, '14, '17, '20, '23)
2008 solo exhibition Jar Nagoya Takashimaya ('11, '14, '16, '19, '22)
Solo Exhibition Takashimaya Osaka Store ('17, '19, '22)
2014 Solo Exhibition Takashimaya Yokohama ('17, '21, '23)
2017 Solo Exhibition Takashimaya Kyoto Store ('22)
2018 Moved its base to Ochu-cho, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture
Starts the Rabbit Tower Project in 2022

■Wednesday, June 11 → 17th (Tuesday)

Born in Nara Prefecture in 1952. Member of the Japan Kogei Association. A blue and white porcelain made with advanced techniques. The work that floats an abstract sentence that combines the patterns of flowers and lines and surfaces gives softness to hard ceramics. Approximately 60 items such as large plates, pots, flowers, tableware, etc. will be exhibited.

Tatsuji Yamanaka
[Brief History]
Born in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture in 1952
1982 First Selection of the 11th Japan Kogei Association Kinki Exhibition (hereinafter consecutive selection)
Selected for the first time in the 34th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 1987 (hereinafter, 28 times)
Selected for the 10th Japan Ceramics Exhibition in 1989 (7 times thereafter)
Received the 35th Japan Kogei Association Kinki Branch Director's Award in 2006
Received the 39th Japan Kogei Association Kinki Exhibition Japan Kogei Association Award in 2010
Received the 44th Japan Kogei Association Kinki Exhibition Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. Award in 2015
Received the Japan Kogei Association Award in 2020 Traditional Crafts and Ceramics Subcommittee Exhibition
Audit Committee Member of the 50th Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition in 2021
Currently a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association

■Wednesday, June 18 → 24th (Tuesday)

Born in 1945, from Gifu Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto City University of Fine Arts in 1968. He worked on research and study of Persia pottery, and was also involved in training in Iran, the birthplace of Iran, and was active as a leading figure in Raster Aya. In this exhibition, about 90 works, mainly works of Raster Aya and pale blue glaze, will be exhibited.

7th Kobee Kato
[Brief History]
Lives in Tajimi City, born in 1945 as the eldest son of Takuo Kato
In 1987, he became a judge of Nitten (three times, '96 and '99).
2013 Launch of Raster Aya Technology Homecoming Project
Certified as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property, Tajimi City
Received the Foreign Minister's Commendation for his contribution to cultural exchange between Japan and Iran in 2014.
Invited two Iranian potters in 2016 to provide technical guidance to Raster Aya.
Received the 2016 Regional Cultural Merit Award from the Agency for Cultural Affairs
In 2018, Yakushi-ji Temple East Pagoda Heisei major repair, dedication of "Sansai Minagu" and "Russ Aya Chawan"
Invited two Iranian female potters in 2019 to provide technical guidance to Raster Aya.
2023 Certified as "Sansai", a holder of important intangible cultural properties in Gifu Prefecture.
Currently, Gifu Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder "Sansai"
Member of the Japan Kogei Association
(Public Corporation) Advisor to Mino Ceramics Association

7th Kobee Kato Official Account
@kobeigama

■Wednesday, June 25 → Tuesday, July 1

Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1945. He studied under Professor Fujio Koyama. The kiln was built in 1975 in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. Utilizing firewood kilns, about 70 works featuring natural textures, such as Mino Karatsu, focusing on powder from climbing kilns, hole kilns, and snake kilns, will be exhibited.

Yoshihiro Kondo
[Brief History]
Born in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture in 1945.
In 1970, Yutaka Tazawa (art historian) introduced him to become an inner apprentice of Professor Fujio Koyama (a potter and ceramic scholar).
Engaged in the opening of the Hananogi Kiln by Dr. Fujio Koyama
In 1972, at the order of Fujio Koyama, he went to Tanegashima Island to learn the techniques of Tanegashima Island-yaki.
In 1975, the Hanzawa Kiln was opened in Hanbara, Hiyoshi-cho, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture.
In 1995, he worked hard to establish the Mizunami Art Museum
2017 "Road to Ceramics" Publishing (Satobun Publishing)
Currently President of the NPO Mizunami Art Museum
Chairman of the Niigata Prefectural People's Association
Ms. Mariko Miyagi Nemunogi Gakuen Auditor
Aichi Hometown Ambassador

■Wednesday, June 25 → Tuesday, July 1

Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1973. Graduated from Nagoya College of Art and Design, Japanese painting. He creates works based on nature that has been around since childhood. In this exhibition, about 15 new works on the theme of "the joy of living" will be exhibited.

Keiko Kondo
[Brief History]
Born in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture in 1973.
Graduated from Nagoya College of Art and Design, Japanese painting in 1994
Graduated from Nagoya College of Art and Design in 1995, Graduate School of Japanese painting
Influenced by the late painter Teruko Yokoi, studied under the late Japanese painters Nobukatsu Yagami and Harumi Ito.
Currently engaged in the activities of the Japanese Culture Association for Children.

<Main exhibitions>
Nagoya Matsuzakaya ('08, '11, '14)
Solo exhibitions, parent-child exhibitions, collaboration exhibitions with musicians and other fields, and exhibitions at hospitals and facilities in Tokyo, Osaka, Niigata, Fukushima, etc.

Keizoko Kondo Official Account
@kondo_emiko