Clay as Soft Power

UMMA presents

S H I G A R A K I W A R E I N P O S T W A R A M E R I C A A N D J A P A N

On View: November 12, 2022 — May 7, 2023

Curator: Natsu Oyobe, Curator of Asian Art

Where: UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

We are very honored and proud that Susanne and John Stephenson have work in the show "Clay as Soft Power". The exhibition examines the transformation of the postwar relationship between America and Japan through ceramics. With this show, we are inspired anew by John and Susanne's role in the global ceramics community, as well as the rich role art and culture play in worldwide politics.

Be sure to make it out to U of M Museum of Art to see these and more gorgeous work in person and enjoy this incredible show, spanning from ancient Shigaraki pots to contemporary ceramic works inspired by ancient Japanese forms and processes.

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CLAY AS SOFT POWER

S H I G A R A K I W A R E I N P O S T W A R A M E R I C A A N D J A P A N

The shared studio of two artists working in clay for over 60 years has been transformed into a backdrop to frame and display John and Susanne’s work. Come see the art, the tools that left marks, and the place where much of the work was created and fired.

The shared studio of two artists working in clay for over 60 years has been transformed into a backdrop to frame and display John and Susanne’s work. Come see the art, the tools that left marks, and the place where much of the work was created and fired.