Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer

Nature, Tradition and Innovation
Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer

This exhibition explores the evolution of contemporary Japanese ceramics through the work of many artists and a variety of forms, from tea bowls and noodle cups to stunning vases and robust platters. Strong and sculptural, these ceramic pieces also reveal an earthy beauty through abstract forms, soft colors and pools of glaze. These organic objects come from kilns throughout the regions of Japan, and their clear connection to nature will be enhanced with large scale photographs of Japanese landscapes and natural elements.

On view Jun 2, 2012 – Jan 13, 2013 at the Mingei International Museum

Video Produced by Balboa Park Online Collaborative

20 thoughts on “Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer”

  1. Steve Amerman

    Extremely informative and beautiful view of contemporary Japanese ceramics. A real treat. Top notch narration and photography.

  2. Ana Lema Arana

    Me encantó esta hermosa exposición Felicidades a todos y cada uno de los artistas. No dejen de mostrar su arte. Gracias

  3. Helen Brown

    I have been a potter for 40 years,and still can’t get enough of noble pots such as those in your collection.you are obviously a dedicated man.but it’s the affection in which you hold these works that touches me.a privilege to share time with you.thank you.

  4. Cyndi Krupa

    LOVE this video. Thank you so much for sharing not only the beautiful pottery but your insight into it’s creation. I especially loved the inclusion of the photography with it. It has inspired me to look even more closely at nature in my own surroundings in a different more questioning way.

  5. Wow, this is one of the best videos I’ve EVER seen! Really, really good quality. I wish I could see these pieces in person…

  6. Rafał Ciok

    It was an enlightenment to me. My journey through Japanese ceramics goes through tea ware. And it started with a tea bowl by Keichiiro Sho. Do you know anything about this potter? I love this piece, it is really well shaped, Balanced Hagi with snow White glaze. Thank you for your video

  7. Eileen Erickson

    Gordon, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful collection! I saw it recently at the Japan House in Hollywood, and the exhibit was so skillfully put together, with the exquisite photography that captured the spirit of the ceramics, and the sparse information about the various regions in which the art was produced. I spent time looking at each piece, traveling in one direction through the exhibit, and to my surprise when I had made the circuit of the space, I had to return in the other direction as the art appeared different from another direction. Such a pleasure!

  8. Eva-Lisa Myntti

    Thank you so much for sharing this. So powerful it hurts. <3

  9. John Bales

    After decades collecting American Art Pottery (Craftsman Era), I have developed a strong interest in Japanese ceramics. The philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect, finding inspiration in nature, the interaction of clay and glaze, the beauty of wood fired ash surfaces, arouse my love of their beauty. I have found potters in California, one who was from Japan and studied finance before renouncing it to follow a calling to ceramics, and his American wife who spent six years as an apprentice in Japan. I’m beginning to branch out further and these videos serve as a place to learn about the important movements and potters of Japan.

  10. JustiaFiat

    Without doubt one of the videos with the highest production quality and most informational content I’ve ever seen on YouTube. Love the little anecdotes!

  11. David Sobel

    Absolutely stunning work displayed here. Kept finding myself going, wow…so beautiful. Excellent narration as well.

  12. Thank you so much for showing us this exceptional collection. Fantastic narration too.

  13. Lance & Vivian Marsh

    Beautifully photographed and expertly narrated, a real treat.

  14. Erman Evcil

    Incredible collection.. The pieces are more than beautiful ! I can almost hear them speaking.
    The explanation is just priceless.
    Thank you very much for this share.

  15. Bóbr Bobrowski

    This material delivers so much visual stimulation that i have to take it in parts to not burn out my nerves! all this pieces are so… that every one deserves a god contemplation ant there is like hundred of them :O beautiful, only i would appreciate bit slower montage 😉 great collection!

  16. John Strange

    This is why we love Japanese art.Thanks for sharing.

  17. Mike Baker

    Wow!! Such a beautiful collection, and narration by a connoisseur.

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