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    • The 5th Solo Exhibition by Ryotaro Kato

      The 5th Solo Exhibition by Ryotaro Kato

      We are honored to announce Ryotaro Kato’s 5th solo exhibition at Nihombashi Takashimaya.

      This exhibition will feature a new collection of works fired in an anagama kiln, centered around tea bowls in various traditional and signature glazes such as Shino, Hikidashi-guro, Oribe, Ruri-guro, Tsubakide, and Jukushi, alongside flower vases, sake vessels, and ceramic panels. We warmly invite you to visit the venue, hold the pieces in your hands, and view them up close.

      Venue: Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C., Main Building, 6th Floor, Art Gallery
      Address: 2-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
      https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/nihombashi/departmentstore/topics/art.html
      Dates: November 18 (Wed) – November 23 (Mon, National Holiday), 2026
      Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
      Artist Presence: The artist is scheduled to be at the gallery throughout the entire exhibition.
    • I am pleased to present my second solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya.

      Ryotaro Kato Solo Exhibition

      I am pleased to present my second solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya.
      This exhibition features new works centered on tea bowls created through anagama firing, showcasing a variety of techniques including Shino, Oribe, Hikidashi-guro, and more.

      Venue: 6th Floor Art Gallery, Kyoto Takashimaya
      Address: 52 Shincho, Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
      https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/departmentstore/access/

      Dates: Wednesday, September 16 – Monday (National Holiday), September 21, 2026
      Hours: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
      The artist will be present at the gallery every day.
      Gallery Talk: Yo Akiyama × Hideo Matsumoto × Ryotaro Kato
      Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3:00 PM
      For more details
      https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/departmentstore/topics/13_1_20260728123641/?category=art#contents
    • Colored by Flame: The Artistry of Katō Ryōtarō

      Colored by Flame: The Artistry of Katō Ryōtarō

      My first solo exhibition in the US will be held at Joan B Mirviss LTD, a historic gallery in New York.
      The exhibition will feature 27 new works highlighting six of my captivating glazing styles, including flower vases and tea bowls, as well as two calligraphy works.
      I hope you will enjoy the exhibition.

      Venue: Joan B Mirviss LTD
      Address: 39 East 78th Street, Suite 401 New York, NY 10075
      https://www.mirviss.com/exhibitions/206-colored-by-flame-the-artistry-of-kato-ryotaro/

      Dates: July 7 – August 28, 2026
      By appointment
      Hours: Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      On Wednesday, July 8, I will also host “Nodate: Matcha with Ryotaro Kato’s Tea Bowls” in Central Park, featuring tea master Yoshitsugu Nagano.
      https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nodate-matcha-with-ryotaro-katos-tea-bowls-tickets-1992098342769