This event is in the past.It took place on January 31, 2026 at Asian Art Museum.
Docents unlock the story behind rarely-seen modern Japanese ceramics, from mingei pioneers who championed folk craft to contemporary artists shattering 1,000-year-old conventions.
Modern ceramics
Guided tour
Contemporary Japanese art
Tips
🏺mingei celebrated everyday beauty over elite perfection
✨many pieces making their public debut here
🎨contemporary works push traditional pottery boundaries
New Japanese Clay Tour
Civic Center
Docents unlock the story behind rarely-seen modern Japanese ceramics, from mingei pioneers who championed folk craft to contemporary artists shattering 1,000-year-old conventions.
Modern ceramics
Guided tour
Contemporary Japanese art
Tips
🏺mingei celebrated everyday beauty over elite perfection
✨many pieces making their public debut here
🎨contemporary works push traditional pottery boundaries
Make it an outing
Add nearby spots before or after your event