Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan: Gallery tour by curator Nagata Takahiro

Name: Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan: Gallery tour by curator Nagata Takahiro
Start: 2026-05-08T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-08T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Japan House London

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 02:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Japan House London | London, EN

Discover the abundance and diversity of Japanese hand-crafted everyday items through a gallery tour led by Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan cu
About this Event

Discover the abundance and diversity of Japanese hand-crafted everyday items through a gallery tour led by Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan curator, Nagata Takahiro.

The exhibition brings together nearly 2,000 pieces by 123 makers. The objects made from materials including clay, wood, bamboo, glass and metal have been crafted by makers who are often self-taught rather than belonging to established craft families. They work in small workshops scattered across Japan to master their techniques and discover their own individual style often informed by Japanese tradition.

During the tour, Nagata Takahiro explores the diversity, originality, and material qualities of the works, while offering insight into the curatorial process behind the exhibition. He also unpacks the glossary of Japanese craft termsfeatured in the exhibition : from wabi-sabi to asobi. These words have been selected to offer context and insight, helping to deepen understanding and appreciation of modern Japanese craft aesthetics.

This event offers a final opportunity to experience the exhibition through a curator-led tour.

The exhibition Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan Japan is on display in the Gallery at Japan House London from 3 December until 10 May 2026.

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About the Speaker

Nagata Takahiro
Nagata Takahiro has been working at Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (MUJI) since 2012, where he has been involved in design and curation for the Atelier Muji gallery as well as exhibitions both in Japan and overseas. Major exhibitions include Mingu (21_21 Design Sight, 2018) and at Atelier Muji Ginza Creative Imagination (2021), Japanese Modern (2023) and New Circulation (2024).