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Images: Installation views of New Japanese Clay at the Asian Art Museum August 15, 2025 – June 1, 2026. Photographs © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, by Kevin Candland
Asian Art Museum
New Japanese Clay
August 15, 2025 – June 1, 2026
Discover how a new generation of Japanese potters is transforming clay into bold sculptural statements. *New Japanese Clay* showcases contemporary ceramics that break free from traditional functional forms, featuring works that range from rugged, stone-like pieces to delicate, paper-thin creations. These innovative artists build upon Japan's rich mingei folk art heritage while charting experimental new directions, reimagining the expressive possibilities of the medium for the 21st century.