Issue 992 of the magazine BRUTUS, published in 2023, featured a special article titled "A New Era of Tableware." Tableware, which is used to serve daily dishes, pour tea and coffee, and store miscellaneous items and small items, is closely connected to our lives in various ways and plays a central role among everyday items. Since the pandemic of 2020, many people have been spending more time at home, taking up cooking, and naturally becoming interested in tableware.

On the makers' side, in addition to the established artists, a new generation is emerging one after another. Furthermore, the appeal of Japanese pottery is spreading overseas. Across the ocean, in Soho, New York, an exhibition titled "Recollection - Reminiscence" will be held, showcasing a carefully selected collection of pottery by artists based in Japan.

The event is organized by IROHA NYC, a lifestyle producer collective that promotes Japanese artists to the world. Works by six contemporary artists will be exhibited for two days only, from Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 1st, 2025. Participating artists include Hiroki Oura, Minako Sakurai, Chiemi Mizutani, Hiroyuki Yabumoto, Shinichi Sugihara, and Atsushi Furumatsu. Many of the works on display are available for immediate sale (some are made to order for restaurants).

As a special exhibition project, limited-edition original Japanese sweets by popular Japanese confectioner Phoebe Ogawa will be offered in conjunction with the exhibited works. You can enjoy the beauty of the harmony between the Japanese sweets that reflect the changing seasons and the tableware with all your senses.

According to the exhibition concept, "This exhibition is a place where you can feel the breath of nature and connect past memories with future possibilities through pottery that is close to your daily life." The works born from the dialogue between the artist and nature will surely inspire reminiscences about Japanese nature and culture on the faraway streets of New York.