CHAWAN: 50 tea bowls by contemporary Japanese ceramic makers

Dai Ichi Arts is pleased to present an exhibition dedicated to the tea bowl (茶碗, Chawan), one of the most revered objects in the history of ceramics and the Japanese tea ceremony. During the Edo period, tea bowls were especially prized by the samurai class, who regarded them not simply as utensils but as vessels of cultural and aesthetic significance.

This summer exhibition places emphasis on the tea bowl through contemporary ceramic expression, encouraging engagement with tea bowls not just as subtle, restrained objects, but also as autonomous and unique works of art, introducing contemporary interpretations, expressions and vitality into the tea context.

Featuring 50 contemporary tea bowls by celebrated contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, this exhibition showcases the expressive range of this singular form. These works present contemporary interpretations through both traditional and experimental forms, unconventional constructions, and innovative approaches to glaze and surface by gallery artists and more. Expanding the traditional vocabulary of the chawan, the show presents the tea bowl’s status as an objet d’art beyond tradition.

Opening times:

August 20th – September 1st 2026

Monday-Saturday from 11 AM – 6 PM

For more information contact: www.daiichiarts.com