Wako in Ginza announces an exhibition featuring four internationally active ceramic artists based in Japan, scheduled from February 19 (Thursday) to March 1 (Sunday), 2026, at Seiko House Hall.
The exhibition showcases the works of four distinguished artists: Peter Hamann, a porcelain artist and tea master from Tanba-Sasayama City; Agnes Husz, who captivates viewers with her unique techniques; Choi Je-Hoon, known for design-rich and meticulously beautiful works; and Ha Myung-Gu, who creates distinctive characters existing between human and living beings. Visitors can experience diverse ceramic sensibilities through flower vases, tea ceramics, and unique sculptures.
A gallery talk featuring exhibition curator Kazuko Todate and all four participating artists is scheduled for February 21 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM, with Ms. Todate serving as moderator.
Entry may be restricted during peak hours.
Inquiries: Wako Art Department, 03-3562-2111 (main)
Peter Hamann - Biography
Born: 1956, Nebraska, USA (raised in Iowa)
1978 - Graduated from Graceland University, Department of Art (USA)
1985 - Graduated from Tekisui Museum Attached Ceramic Research Institute Advanced Course; established independent kiln in Tanba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture
1996 - "Rin" Contemporary Ceramic Art (Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Shiga Prefecture)
2022 - Mitsui Golden Takumi Award Finalist
2025 - Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (25th time); participated in Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum Special Exhibition "TANBA NOW+" (2nd time)
Current positions: Regular member of the Japan Crafts Association, Director of the Kyoto Craft Artists Association, among others
Public collections: Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park Ceramic Museum (Koka City, Shiga Prefecture), Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum (Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture), and others
Agnes Husz - Biography
Born: 1961, Mohács, Hungary
1990 - Completed Master's Program in Ceramics, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (Budapest, Hungary)
1993 - Established kiln in Nagano Prefecture
2023 - Received TOKI Oribe Grand Prize at the 15th Contemporary Tea Ceramic Exhibition (Toki City, Gifu Prefecture)
2024 - Received Jury Recommendation Award at Taiwan Ceramics Biennale (Taipei, Taiwan)
2025 - Finalist for LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2025
Current position: Member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC)
Public collections: Toki Mino Ceramic History Museum (Toki City, Gifu Prefecture), Josai University Mizuta Art Museum (Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture), Museum of Applied Arts Budapest (Budapest, Hungary), Changchun Contemporary Ceramic Art Museum (Changchun, China), and others
Choi Je-Hoon - Biography
Born: 1965, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
1990 - Graduated from Keimyung University College of Art, Industrial Art Department (South Korea)
1993 - Completed Master's Program in Design, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music Graduate School; studied under Masahiro Mori; joined INAX Corporation (currently LIXIL), engaged in product design and advanced design (until 2021)
2002 - Received Grand Prix in Ceramic Design Category at the 6th International Ceramics Competition Mino
2003 - Received Bronze Prize in Living Ceramics Category at the 2nd Gyeonggi World Ceramic Biennale (South Korea)
2024 - Received GCB Award at 2024 Gyeonggi Ceramic Biennale (South Korea)
2025 - Selected for the 6th Kanazawa World Craft Triennale
Current position: Professor, Department of Design and Crafts, Ceramics Major, Faculty of Fine Arts, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
Public collections: Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu (Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture), Korea Ceramic Foundation (Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum), and others
Ha Myung-Gu - Biography
Born: 1983, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
2009 - Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Art and Design, Department of Ceramics (South Korea)
2012 - Completed exchange program at Royal College of Art, Ceramics and Glass major (UK)
2013 - Graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, Crafts major, Master's program
2017 - Created official character "Popotan" for Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture
2023 - Korean Cultural Center, Embassy of South Korea in Japan Special Collaboration Exhibition: "Ha Jeong-Woong Collection 'Toto' Egami Koshi and Ha Myung-Gu Exhibition" (Tokyo)
2024 - Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University Graduate School of Modeling Research, Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Modeling); Korean Cultural Center, Embassy of South Korea in Japan Special Exhibition: "Marunuma Art Forest Residence 5th Anniversary Korea-Japan Exchange Exhibition" (Tokyo)
Current activities: Creating works at "Marunuma Art Forest" located in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture; Korea Craft & Design Foundation Korea-Japan Exchange Coordinator; Part-time Lecturer at Tokyo Zokei University
Public collections: Marunuma Art Forest (Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture), Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park Ceramic Museum (Koka City, Shiga Prefecture), CNCITY Heart Energy Foundation (South Korea), and others
Exhibition: "The Splendor of Craft - Ceramics Internationality"
Period: February 19 (Thursday) to March 1 (Sunday), 2026
Venue: Seiko House Hall (6F, Seiko House, 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day)
Closed: No holidays during the exhibition period
Admission: Free
Organizer: Wako
Note: Wako Hall has been renamed "Seiko House Hall." The venue will serve as a space for various exhibitions related to Seiko Group businesses, artist collaborations, and global communications.
For photography requests, appointments outside business hours are available.
Business hours and exhibition details are subject to change without notice. Please check the website for the latest information.
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