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New Japanese Clay Member Preview
The Asian Art Museum invites members for a first look at New Japanese Clay.
Thursday, August 14 | 1–8 PM
All members are invited to a preview of New Japanese Clay and enjoy a docent tour.
- 1:30 PM | Docent Tour
Information:
The tour of New Japanese Clay will start at 1:30 PM. New Japanese Clay includes general admission. Members do not need to reserve a separate general admission ticket.
The museum is open from 1–8 PM on Thursdays.
About the exhibition:
New Japanese Clay showcases 32 pieces by 29 contemporary Japanese artist, most created within the last 20 years, many of which have never been displayed publicly before. Rooted in mingei (folk art) and building upon Japan’s long history of pottery and ceramic arts, these works are anything but traditional. From seemingly impossible silhouettes to otherworldly forms, these objects showcases the dynamic approaches to the medium of clay.
Image: Selection of works from the exhibition New Japanese Clay, on view Aug 15, 2025–Feb 2,2026, at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. All works Gift of Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein. Photograph @ Asian Art Museum.
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Organizers & Sponsors
New Japanese Clay is organized by the Asian Art Museum. All works on display are from the collection of Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein. Presentation is made possible with the generous support of Tania and Michael Stepanian.
Sustained support generously provided by the Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Endowment Fund for Exhibitions and the Kao/Williams Contemporary Art Exhibitions Fund.
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