IWATE MUSEUM OF ART

This exhibition is the first large-scale retrospective of the great British potter, Hans Coper (1920-1981）, to be held in Japan. Coper was born in Chemnitz, in the German province of Saxony.　Because of his father’s Jewish status he was forced to flee persecution, finding refuge in London in 1939.　The turning point in his career came during his search for work after the war when he met Lucie Rie（1902-1995）, who was making buttons for the haute couture industry.　Thereafter the two became close friends for life, continually influencing each other’s stylistic development. As the only venue in North Japan we showcase Coper's finest 110 pieces to present a full picture of his art ranging from his early works through to his late years, as well as 20 pieces by Rie which reflect the very close working relationship between these two artists.

Lectures by Kuze Kenji and Kaneko Kenji
Jan. 9, 2011　13:30-16:00
at the Hall

Workshop "Coper's Clay + Flowers"
1)Oct. 23, Nov. 6, 2010　10:00-16:00
　/ making ceramic vase
　/ given by Shimizu Sachiko
2)Oct.18, 2010 13:00-16:00
　/ arranging flowers in the vase
　/ given by Orito Mikie
*Both reservation required
at the Studio
Clay Workshop by Kuze Kenji
Jan.10, 2011　10:00-16:00
at the Studio


Special Gallery Talk by Shimizu Sachiko
Dec.12, 2010　14:00-15:00
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Gallery Talks
Dec.10, Dec.24, 2010, Jan.7, Jan.21, Feb. 4, 2011 14:00-
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery

Admission ( ) shows the rate for groups of 20 people or more Adults 800(650)yen Students of Senior High School and University 500(400)yen Students of Elementary School and Junior High School 300(250)yen *Temporary exhibition tickets cover the admission of the museum collection exhibition. *Advance tickets　(same price as the group tickets)　available at the museum until the day before the opening.