HINENO Sakuzo: A Retrospective

About

Date

July 1 - September 24, 2023

Location

Temporary Exhibition Galleries 1-4

Hours

9:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Closed

Mondays (except July 17, September 18)

Admission fee

Adults: 1,000 (800) yen
Students: 800 (600) yen
High school students and younger: Free
Prices in parentheses are for groups of more than 20 persons.
Persons with disability, one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge.

Organization

■Organized by
Mie Prefectural Art Museum

■With the grant of
Japan Arts Fund
Mie Prefectural Art Museum Assistance Foundation

■With the special cooperation of
Mino Ceramic Art Museum, Tajimi

■Supported by
Iga City, Iga City Board of Education

Designed by HINENO Sakuzo
Teapot
1958-1959
Mino Ceramic Art Museum,Tajimi
 

Exhibition Overview

Born in Iga City, Mie Prefecuture, Hineno Sakuzo (1907-1984) is known as a pioneer of ceramic design. After studying at the Tokyo High School of Arts and Crafts, he developed his talent as a designer at the Tsubaki Kiln and the National Ceramics Research Institute. After the war, he became independent designer and based in Iga. He traveled to the pottery areas of Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shiga, etc., striving to teach and popularize design.

In the post-war era, when manufacturing was mechanized and mass-produced, Hineno focused on "craft," a lifestyle tool with a modern feel that was mainly handmade. Hineno advocates a design with a human touch that takes advantage of the craftsmanship and individuality that the creators are good at, as well as the diversity of each region.

This exhibition is the largest retrospective exhibition ever, tracing the life of Hineno Sakuzo from approximately 180 works and materials left in various places. Please enjoy the charm of Hineno's designs that have not faded to this day.

⇒ List of the Works

 
Designed by HINENO Sakuzo
Kokeshi-Shaped Vase
1961
Aichi Center for Industry and Science Technology, Tokoname Ceramic Research Institute
 

Events During the Exhibition

Slide Talk by the Curator of Mie Prefectural Art Museum

Sunday, July 23, 14:00- (About 45 min.)
Saturday, 19 August, 14:00- (About 45 min.)
Sunday, September 10, 11:00- (About 45 min.)
at the auditrium
Japanese only