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TOSAIGA Exhibitions
What is TOSAIGA
TOSAIGA is a new art form of ceramic painting utilizing the Arita-yaki, or Arita ware techniques.
It started from the artist Kusaba’s passion and desire to create beautiful art with vivid and delicate hues, glosses, and sparkles on the theme of “life”. Based on Arita-yaki’s 400-year history of tradition, he realized the unique expression through over 30 years of untiring trial and error with delicate research on glazes. Click here for more
Artist Kazuhisa Kusaba
Kusaba was born in Saga Prefecture in 1960.
From an early age, he grew up with a strong interest in “life” such as animals and nature.
Kusaba, who found great joy in creation and expression, entered the College of Art at Nihon University to take the Theatre Course only to realize that what was truly necessary for him was not the artistic technique but experiences that could give him profundity and wisdom to vivify his arts. He left the college and became a backpacker to spend almost 4 years traveling mainly around Asia.The trip allowed him to look at ordinary things from a different perspective rather than an occasion to learn something new. The simple fact that we all are living repeatedly struck him and finally made him decide to be an artist to express “sparkles of life.” Click here for more
◎We, Kusaba Kazuhisa Koubou, hold exhibitions in some cities. Enjoy special occasions to appreciate original artwork.
TOSAIGA Exhibition 2024
■ -OSAKA- New Works Exhibition 2024 |
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| Date | Nov.9th[Sat]～17th[Sun],2024 |
| Time | 10:30～18:00 ※The final day is until 5:00 PM. |
| Venue | Imagine&Design |
| Address | 〒542-0081 2-6-12, Chuo-ku, Minamisenba,Osaka Prefecture ┗Google Map |
| Admission fee | Free |
■ -TOKYO- New Works Exhibition 2024 |
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| Date | Dec.1st[Sun]～8th[Sun],2024 |
| Time | 10:00～18:00 |
| Venue | 6142 |
| Address | 〒150-0001 6-14-2 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo ┗Google Map |
| Admission fee | Free |
◎TOSAIGA is a special art that shows different expressions depending on the angle and tone of light. Thus, you can enjoy the beauty unique to the venue. Also, we regularly hold exhibitions in Tokyo and Kyoto. Here are some photos and videos of the past event.
■Kyoto, at To-ji temple, the world heritage site
Since 2016, we have regularly held the TOSAIGA exhibitions at the World Heritage site To-ji Temple.
Masterpieces, such as dynamic and powerful dragons, merciful and compassionate Bodhisattva, and so on, come together every time at To-ji Temple with more than 1200 years of history.To-ji Temple was built by Kobo Daishi Kukai as the head temple of the Shingon school to spread Vajrayana Buddhism in Japan. Although TOSAIGA does not have any affiliations in a particular religion, every piece is imbued with the wish to gently shine the “lives” of those who see it, to be called the “art of compassion.” Thus, this special place with the accumulation of prayer by the people seeking salvation is quite appropriate for enjoying TOSAIGA, to attract people to visit.
■Tokyo
In Tokyo, we have offered exceptional art experiences unique to Kusaba Kazuhisa Koubou in locations where people of all ages and genders gather, such as Ginza, Hibiya, and Omotesando. For instance, an exhibition specially focused on new works was held in 2023 at BANK GALLERY built by architect Mr. Tadao Ando. More TOSAIGA than ever before fascinated visitors from all over the country in a modern space filled with natural light.
■In 2021, exhibitions under the COVID-19
We held unprecedented exhibitions to ask visitors to use an umbrella to ensure social distancing with each other. Especially in Tokyo, we borrowed an entire building falling into ruins and displayed TOSAIGA pieces in a dimly lit space with exposed concrete. It was based on the idea that what we should do was accept the situation as it was and present an inspiring exhibition with a strong sense of vitality as if something energetic were sprouts breaking through the exposed concrete, rather than try to make a flashy and showy appearance. Thus, we mainly focused on dynamic masterpieces and works symbolizing “resurrection.” Our wish to provide moving art experiences while maintaining a safe and secure distance successfully reached many people, and the exhibition was featured in multiple media outlets. We believe this event demonstrated the significance and importance of art even during difficult situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Museum Shop
Exhibitions in other major cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya tend to be occasions to present new pieces. Masterpieces come together to charm visitors as well. Also, there are good chances for people to purchase replicas and goods including postcards, stickers, et cetera.
Other Recent Exhibitions
■ Tokyo
■ Kyoto
* Cumulative number of visitors in 2019 (April-June) : Approximately 100,000
《Media Coverage》
Discover Japan, Chugai Nippoh, Kyoto Shimbun, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, go baaan, etc.
■ Osaka
■ Nagoya
Overseas Exhibition History
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