The Dayton Art Institute is hosting Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection, an exhibition exploring the dynamic evolution of Japanese ceramic art from traditional forms to contemporary sculpture. On view through Saturday, January 3, 2027, the exhibition features more than 30 works from the renowned collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz alongside historic Japanese ceramics from the museum's collection. The exhibition showcases Japanese artists spanning eight decades, including innovative pioneers, Living National Treasures of Japan, influential women artists, and emerging contemporary voices. Through functional vessels and abstract sculptural forms, visitors can experience the remarkable craftsmanship, diversity, and artistic innovation that continue to shape Japanese ceramics today.

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Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

At the Dayton Art Institute, more than 30 works by Japanese ceramic artists reveal the remarkable evolution of one of Japan's most celebrated art forms. Drawn from the renowned Horvitz Collection and paired with historic pieces, the exhibition offers a compelling look at tradition and innovation while remaining on view through Saturday, January 3, 2027.

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Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection