Talks and Lectures
Artist Talk: Bamboo Art Prizewinner Ōki Toshie
An acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist provides an exclusive glimpse into the future of bamboo art.
Included with general admission.
The Asian Art Museum is pleased to welcome artist Ōki Toshie (Japanese, b. 1976), winner of the Coffland Grand Prize in the 2026 New Generation Bamboo Art Prize competition.
To commemorate the exhibition of this year’s prizewinners in the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Gallery, Toshie will travel from Japan to present a special talk about her work. Join us for a rare look at the insights, influences, and process of this accomplished creator of innovative bamboo sculptures and site-specific installations.
In a historic turn for the competition, six of the seven finalists were women, and all three major awards were presented to female artists (Ōki Toshie, Aoyagi Keiko, and Hasegawa Kei), reflecting the growing presence and impact of women in contemporary bamboo art.
About the Speaker
Ōki Toshie is an artist known for her exceptional bamboo weaving technique. The last student of Living National Treasure Iizuka Shokansai, her engagement with Japanese bamboo art began at an exhibition she visited while in high school. She was amazed that a utilitarian object such as a basket could reflect artistic vision.
Organizers & Supporters
This event is co-organized by the New Generation Bamboo Art Prizes and the Asian Art Museum.
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