Art exhibition in Kyoto
Stories by Master Heinz Werner — The Porcelain Art of Modern Meissen at Hosomi Museum
Explore the porcelain artistry and imaginative storytelling of Heinz Werner, a leading figure in modern Meissen.
- Dates
- Nov 21 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Venue
- Hosomi Museum
- Nearest station
- Higashiyama
- Admission
- Adults ¥2,000; students ¥1,500
About this event
In 1960, as Meissen celebrated its 250th anniversary, five artists helped usher the German porcelain manufacturer into a new era. Among them was Heinz Werner (1928–2019), whose dreamlike designs became hallmarks of modern Meissen. Werner trained in painting at the manufactory's school, established in 1764, and later received an honorary professorship from Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle. This exhibition explores the remarkable meeting of traditional porcelain craftsmanship and imaginative storytelling.
Highlights
- The new artistic direction launched for Meissen's 250th anniversary
- Heinz Werner's dreamlike porcelain designs
- The craftsmanship behind Europe's first successful hard-paste porcelain
- Werner's training at Meissen's school, founded in 1764
- Good for
- For lovers of European ceramics, decorative arts and imaginative design.
Pochikichi's story cornerWhy does Meissen porcelain tell stories?
Meissen porcelain originated in the historic town of Meissen in Saxony, eastern Germany. Founded as a royal manufactory in the 18th century, it became the first European producer to successfully manufacture hard-paste porcelain. Its creations were prized not only as functional objects but also as works of technical and artistic achievement.
In 1960, the manufactory marked its 250th anniversary with a new chapter led by five artists. Their ambition went beyond preserving established techniques: they sought to expand porcelain's possibilities as an art form.
Heinz Werner was one of those artists. Having studied porcelain painting at the manufactory's school, established in 1764, he developed imaginative designs that evoke dreams and fairy tales. His achievements later earned him an honorary professorship from a university of art and design.
A porcelain vessel is more than an object made for practical use. When viewing Werner's work, look closely at how its shape and painted decoration combine to tell a story.
Sources: Hosomi Museum — Official Exhibition Information (Japanese)
FAQ
- What is Stories by Master Heinz Werner — The Porcelain Art of Modern Meissen at Hosomi Museum?
- In 1960, as Meissen celebrated its 250th anniversary, five artists helped usher the German porcelain manufacturer into a new era. Among them was Heinz Werner (1928–2019), whose dreamlike designs became hallmarks of modern Meissen. Werner trained in painting at the manufactory's school, established in 1764, and later received an honorary professorship from Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle. This exhibition explores the remarkable meeting of traditional porcelain craftsmanship and imaginative storytelling.
- When is Stories by Master Heinz Werner — The Porcelain Art of Modern Meissen at Hosomi Museum?
- From Nov 21 (Sat) to Jan 31 (Sun), 2027.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 17:00
- How much does it cost?
- Adults ¥2,000; students ¥1,500
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Hosomi Museum. The nearest station is Higashiyama.
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