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Επιλέξτε μια διάθεση και ο ίδιος ο χώρος απαντά — το φως ψύχεται ή ζεσταίνεται, ο ρυθμός του αέρα αλλάζει, και μόνο τα έργα που κουβαλούν αυτό το συναίσθημα ξεπροβάλλουν από το σκοτάδι. Όλα τα υπόλοιπα υποχωρούν στη σκιά.
Kaneko Tohta
A Life Sculpted in Clay: The World of Kaneko Tohta Kaneko Tohta, born in the mountainous region of Chichibu, Japan, in 1919 and passing away in 2018 at the remarkable age of 98, was a figure whose influence extended far beyond the realm of ceramics. Though initially trained as an economist—graduating from the University of Tokyo and spending years working for the Bank of Japan—Kaneko’s true calling lay in artistic expression, specifica
lly in the transformative power of clay. His journey wasn't one of immediate artistic pursuit; rather, it was a gradual unfolding, shaped by post-war introspection and a desire to redefine traditional Japanese aesthetics. He didn’t simply *make* ceramics; he engaged in a dialogue with them, coaxing forth abstract forms that resonated with both ancient philosophies and the burgeoning modern art movements of his time. From Haiku to Holl…