KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2020 will open to the public on Wednesday, November 18 at 13:00. 22 galleries from Japan and abroad will participate in this 4th edition of the fair. 222 works by 113 artists, from spirited young to internationally active, will be exhibited on the official website. Visitors can view the works from various angles with up to 10 cuts of images on each page, and can contact the exhibiting galleries directly to inquire about purchasing the works. In addition, official webinars will be held on Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
As we enter the corona era, more and more people are seeking comfort and solace in their daily lives as they seek to enrich their lives as much as possible. In this webinar, two collectors with a deep knowledge of art will share their love of art and artworks, and provide hints on how to find abundance in this new era.
Date and time: Saturday, November 21, 2020, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: youtube streaming (Please register for the official channel.)
Participation fee：Free of charge
Application: https://forms.gle/EX6NJWRNxAdc4Cm77
You can ask questions on the day.
In the midst of renewed interest in kôgei, with the relocation and opening of the National Craft Museum and the International Hokuriku Craft Summit, Mr. Masanori Aoyagi, former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and art historian, will talk about the appeal and possibilities of Japanese kôgei. Mr. Aoyagi, a former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and an art historian, will talk about the appeal and potential of kôgei (Japanese decorative arts) and its potential.
Date and time: Saturday, November 28, 2020 (2:00 – 3:00 pm)
Location: youtube streaming (Please register for the official channel.)
Participation fee：Free of charge
Application: https://forms.gle/FCFeTtKGn2n2rk7L7
You can ask questions on the day.
