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Generated Forms Lucie RIE, Hans COPER and British Pottery

Sep 19, 2015－Dec 13, 2015

This exhibition looks at “forms” as a key to contemporary British pottery, presenting works by Lucie RIE(1902-1995) and Hans COPER(1920-1981) from the ceramic collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, as well as works by RIE, Bernard LEACH(1887-1979) and Shoji HAMADA(1894-1978) from our own collection, to discover their beauty against the backdrop of the life and times.
Two potters who emigrated to Britain during the WWII, Lucie RIE from Austria and Hans COPER from Germany, had worked together in the same studio for many years and consequently influenced each other.

For example, the same techniques, such as joining thinly lathed parts, can be seen in most of their works. This combination of shapes and delicately thin clay makes it possible to create new variation of dramatically balanced forms and sophisticated mood.
On the 20th anniversary of the death of Lucie RIE, this exhibition is an excellent opportunity to reassess the works of these extremely influential potters.

Date	Sep 19th, 2015－Dec 13th, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *last admission: 4:30 p.m.
Closed	Monday, except Sep 21st, Oct 12th, Nov 16th, 23rd, 30th, and Dec 7th Sep 24th and Oct 13th
Organizers	Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
Admission	Adult 900 yen(800 yen) University or high school student 500 yen(400 yen) Admission is free for junior high school students and younger children. Admission is 300 yen upon presentation of a Disabled Person's Booklet (Shogaisha Techo).

Main Exhibits

Lucie RIE, Bowl, c.1984,
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art,
Estate of the artist

Hans COPER, Vase, 1963,
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Estate of the artist

Lucie RIE, Vase, c.1965,
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto,
Estate of the artist

Lucie RIE, Bowl Set, 1980’s,
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art,
Estate of the artist

Hans COPER, Vase, 1968,
The National Museum of Modern Art,
Kyoto
Estate of the artist

Hans COPER, Vase, c.1968,
The National Museum of Modern Art,
Kyoto
Estate of the artist

Shoji HAMADA, Pitcher, c. 1960,
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum
of Art

British Dish, 18th century,
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

Bernard LEACH, Dish, 1952,
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

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