27 Nov 2018 07 Apr 2019

"Fendre l'air"

Art of bamboo in Japan

For the first time in France, an exhibition paying homage to the little-known art of Japanese bamboo basketry that tells the story of how basketry became sculpture.

About the exhibition

 

"Fendre l'air": The handiwork of generations of Japanese artisans resonate in the title of this unique exhibition, dedicated to the art of bamboo basketry. These artisans first took inspiration from Chinese models, which in turn sought to imitate with virtuosity the sophisticated forms of bronze and porcelain vases.

The revival, at the beginning of the Meiji era, of a certain type of tea ceremony for which bamboo recipients were used for flower arrangements subsequently drew upon the creativity of sophisticated and amazingly inventive artists. Even today, Japanese bamboo basketry confers upon some of its creators, who have become master weavers of the material, the prestigious status of living national treasures. Sometimes stripped of all functionality, the most contemporary basketry becomes pure sculpture, making for a profoundly original artistic field.
 
The exhibition brings together 160 works, telling the story of a little-known art form in the Western world. Seven contemporary artist are presented in a monograph display and have accepted a commission for this exhibition from the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. Furthermore, one artist in particular will be especially honoured: Iizuka Rokansai (1890-1958), considered the foremost reference in Japanese basketry.

  • Curator

    • Stéphane Martin, President of the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

    SCIENTIFIC ADVISOr

    • Maiko Takenobu
  • Place:   Mezzanine est
  • TimeSlots:  
    From Tuesday 27 November 2018 at Sunday 07 April 2019
  • Closed on monday
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:  10:30 am-07:00 pm
    Thursday:  10:30 am-10:00 pm
  • Accessibility:
    • Handicap moteur
  • Public:   All publics
  • Categorie : Exhibitions

The exhibition in pictures

© musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, photo Vincent Mercier
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