Shigaraki Ceramics

The taste of clay has defined Shigaraki for centuries. How clay, fire and the tea ceremony gave rise to one of Japan’s most important ceramic traditions.

Exhibition Japan and Bavaria in Dialogue 2025

Exhibition “Japan x Bavaria in Dialogue – Form Matter Fire”: Group exhibition with Rupert Grottenthaler, Jochen Rüth and Benedikt Hipp at the Pförtnerhäuschen in Munich, June 2025

Exhibition Nature in Motion 2025

Exhibition “Nature in Motion” with Ishida Kazuya from Bizen – May 2025 with 2 day intensive ceramic workshop at the WerkBox3 in Munich.

Tea Ceremony and Japanese Ceramics

From Matcha to Raku: How the tea ceremony shaped Japanese ceramics and their aesthetic.
Explore how Wabi-Sabi redefined ceramic art.

The Taste of Clay

Terroir and “Tsuchi Aji”

Bizen

Of Fire and Clay

Say a little prayer… to the kiln Gods

How playing with fire gives ceramics their soul

Seto Ceramics

Seto ceramics has a history spanning more than 1,000 years. How did Seto establish itself as an innovative and creative centre of ceramics?

5 reasons why ceramics make you happier

Of beauty, appreciation, and savoir-faire

Japanese ceramic styles

The multitude of Japanese ceramic styles can be overwhelming. In this article, we provide some clarity!