Ken Matsuzaki

Matsuzaki was apprenticed to once Living National Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka, himself the pupil of Living National Treasure Shoji Hamada, arguably the most famous potter of the 20th century.

Where a lesser artist might have suffocated under such influences, Matsuzaki – like his teacher before him – has since established a ceramic voice distinctly and definitively his own. 

Extending far beyond the traditional boundaries of the town’s ‘Mashiko style’, Matsuzaki has embraced Japan’s rich ceramic history and expanded into its wildly different pottery schools: from emerald green Oribe work to yellow Kiseto, luscious pink and metallic gold Shino to his astonishing Yohen pots, veiled in layers of natural ash that have built up over 10-day firings in Matsuzaki’s enormous climbing kiln.​

Celebrated for his bold forms and richly textured surfaces, Ken Matsuzaki is one of Japan’s most respected contemporary ceramic artists. Working primarily in the traditions of Oribe and ash-glazed stoneware, his pieces combine dynamic energy with deep respect for historical Japanese pottery.

This special exhibition showcases a curated selection of his latest works—each piece uniquely expressive, powerful, and rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship.

We warmly invite you to experience these exceptional works in person.