Taizo Kuroda

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Born in 1946 (S21), Kuroda began his ceaseless pursuit of distinctive expression in 1967when he began studying ceramics in Canada. He continued to explore upon returning to Japan in 1981, seeking guidance from master ceramicists. In 1991, he built a kiln in Ito City and around this time started to take on and develop his distinctive white porcelains. He has since been producing pristine works that meet the aims of his unique method of self-expression.

Kuroda’s works are characterized by their refined form, subtle contortions, immaculate porcelain surfaces, plainly manifested Eastern sensitivity, and discipline, all elements which overlap with his pure pursuit of universal beauty. Each of his works is a miniature universe that contains the moment of truth when Kuroda faced the wheel.

Solo Exhibitions
2013 “Taizo Kuroda” Kaikai Kik Gallery, Tokyo
“Taizo Kuroda” Tanimatsuya Toda Gallery, Osaka
2010 Yoshii Gallery, Tokyo
2008 Design Miami/Basel, Yoshii Gallery New York, Miami
Ryogotei, Tokyo
2007 Takashimaya Shinjuku Store Art Gallery, Tokyo
2006 Takashimaya Nihombashi Store Art Gallery, Tokyo
Design Miami/Basel, Yoshii Gallery New York, Miami
2005 Takashimaya Yokohama Store Art Gallery, Kanagawa
Takashimaya Osaka Store Art Gallery, Osaka
2004 Takashimaya Nagoya Store Art Gallery, Nagoya
Takashimaya Nihombashi Store Art Gallery, Tokyo
Zetterquist Galleries, New York
2003 Takashimaya Osaka Store Art Gallery, Osaka
2002 Tong-In Gallery, Seoul
Takashimaya Yokohama Store, Kanagawa
2001 Tanimatsuya Toda Shoten, Osaka
2000 Zetterquist Galleries, New York
Takashimaya Nihombashi Store Art Gallery, Tokyo
Takashimaya Osaka Store Art Gallery, Osaka
1998 Mitsukoshi Department Store Nihonbashi Art Gallery, Tokyo
1992 Toukyo, Tokyo
1990 Amano Gallery, Osaka
1986 Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro Art Gallery, Tokyo
1985 Seibu Department Store Ikebukuro Art Gallery, Tokyo
1984 Hankyu Department Store Art Gallery, Osaka
1983 Hankyu Department Store Art Gallery, Osaka
1982 Savoir Vivre, Tokyo
Group Exhibitions
2012 New Footing, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
2006 Contemporary Ceramics for the Tea Ceremony, Musée Tomo, Tokyo
2003 The New Way of Tea, Japan Society, New York
Contemporary Japanese Ceramics: Admired Traditions. New Messages., Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo
2002 Kindai Kogei Hyaku-nen no Rekishi, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
2000 Utsuwa wo Miru, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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