Immerse yourself in the colorful universe of Keisuke Serizawa (1895-1984), a master dyer blessed with an innate talent for creating free-spirited color schemes and patterns. Serizawa’s diverse works, inspired by his keen observations of everyday life and objects, will captivate your imagination. Experience the artistic vision that prompted Muneyoshi Yanagi to praise Serizawa’s collection, saying, “He truly understands genuine beauty.” Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Serizawa’s world through his hands and eyes as we celebrate the 130th anniversary of his birth.

Exhibition Dates

Thursday, September 5, 2024 – Wednesday, November 20, 2024 (51 days remaining)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (Open on Monday holidays, closed the following weekday)

Admission Fees

Adults: ¥1,200
College and High School Students: ¥700
Middle and Elementary School Students: ¥200

Official Website

Keisuke Serizawa’s World: 130th Birthday Special Exhibition

Venue

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Location and Directions

4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041, Japan
Phone: +81-3-3467-4527 Fax: +81-3-3467-4537
7-minute walk from Komaba-Todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira Line), West Exit
15-minute walk from Higashi-Kitazawa Station (Odakyu Line), East Exit

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Seiichi Sato is the Editor-in-Chief of Kogei Japonica, a specialized media platform dedicated to sharing the richness of Japanese traditional culture with global audiences. With expertise spanning art, media, and technology, he oversees multiple digital media projects and leads digital initiatives supporting art festivals in Japan and abroad.

He is deeply versed in cutting-edge AI and digital expression, working at the intersection of traditional craft and technology to advance new models of cultural storytelling and sustainability for the craft sector. Placing a strong emphasis on primary sources and on-the-ground research—covering everyone from Living National Treasures to emerging creators—he leverages his unique editorial perspective to deliver deep, accessible insights into the "now" of Japanese craft culture.

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