Japan-related events in New York

Joan B Mirviss LTD is delighted to present Colored by Flame: The Artistry of Katō Ryōtarō, the artist’s first solo show in the United States. Katō Ryōtarō (b. 1974) is an eight-generation descendant of ceramic artists from the Mino region. His grandfather, Katō Takuo (1917–2005), received Living National Treasure for his recreation of historical Persian glazes and lusterware techniques. In contrast, Ryōtarō has returned to his family’s historical ceramic roots.

The yatate, a brush and an ink-pot joined in a single small case, worn at the waist traveled everywhere with the writers and merchants of Edo and Meiji Japan. We are pleased to welcome calligrapher Mr. Mohri Suzuki from Japan and host an exhibition dedicated to the yatate and calligraphy culture.
かつて人びとは筆と墨を携えて旅や商いをし、日々の出来事や思いを書き留めていました。そのための小さな携帯筆記具が「矢立」です。本展では新潟県燕市産業史料館が所蔵する「丸山コレクション」の矢立を中心に、書家・鈴木猛利、製硯師・青柳貴史、ガラス造形アーティスト・生田目礼一の作品を併せて紹介します。また、6/26（金）5～6PMに 「ギャラリートーク」 を開催します。(詳細はウェブサイトを参照）

Formed in Osaka, Japan, Shonen Knife has been creating infectious power pop since 1981. With a cult following around the globe, their music bridges Japanese pop culture and rock tradition. Known for their colorful performances and unshakeable positivity, the band has remained a cornerstone of the indie music scene for over four decades.

Pianist Taka Kigawa returns to (le) Poisson Rouge on August 29 for another dazzling solo recital. A regular presence at LPR since its founding, Kigawa has consistently captivated audiences with his phenomenal artistry, refined technique, and commanding musical imagination.
For this special evening, Kigawa presents Claude Debussy’s Préludes — Complete, one of the most seminal and enchanting piano cycles of the twentieth century.