The Porcelain Art of Contemporary Meissen: Stories Painted by the Master Heinz Werner
Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo
Starts 8/30
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Meissen, one of Europe’s most renowned porcelain manufacturers, was founded in Germany, in the 18th century. Meissen succeeded in producing Europe’s first porcelain and has continued to create numerous masterpieces to this day.
While early Meissen products have been particularly popular in Japan, there are many outstanding yet lesser-known products from the “contemporary Meissen” period, starting around 1960. The porcelain created by combining Meissen’s advanced porcelain-making techniques with the rich talents of their artist groups specializing in molding, design, and figurine creation is of exceptionally high quality, truly deserving the title of “porcelain art.”
This exhibition will showcase the beautiful porcelain art of contemporary Meissen, focusing on masterpieces by Heinz Werner (1928–2019), a great master who was also very fond of Japan. Werner created representative series such as Arabian Nights, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Baron Munchausen. As a prologue, we will also introduce early Meissen products, offering a retrospective of the manufacturer’s journey. This unprecedented Meissen exhibition provides a comprehensive view of the brand’s evolution.
While early Meissen products have been particularly popular in Japan, there are many outstanding yet lesser-known products from the “contemporary Meissen” period, starting around 1960. The porcelain created by combining Meissen’s advanced porcelain-making techniques with the rich talents of their artist groups specializing in molding, design, and figurine creation is of exceptionally high quality, truly deserving the title of “porcelain art.”
This exhibition will showcase the beautiful porcelain art of contemporary Meissen, focusing on masterpieces by Heinz Werner (1928–2019), a great master who was also very fond of Japan. Werner created representative series such as Arabian Nights, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Baron Munchausen. As a prologue, we will also introduce early Meissen products, offering a retrospective of the manufacturer’s journey. This unprecedented Meissen exhibition provides a comprehensive view of the brand’s evolution.
Schedule | Aug 30 (Sat) 2025-Nov 3 (Mon) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500, University Students ¥800, Age 18 and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://sen-oku.or.jp/program/t_20250830_meissen2025tokyo/ | ||||
| Venue | Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum Tokyo https://sen-oku.or.jp/tokyo/ | ||||
| Location | 1-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 | ||||
| Access | 4 minute walk from exit 3 at Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku line, 6 minute walk from exit 4b at Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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