From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic exhibition with ROM
This special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional period of the late Edo period to the Meiji period.
An additional portion to the ceramic exhibition has arrived as of January 09, 2024.
Kutani-ware Display
With the contributions from Toronto Collectors
Dedicated to the Victims and Survivors of the Earthquake on January 1st, 2024 in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.
Admission: FREE
Gallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays)
Closed on select days: February 17 (Family Day Weekend), March 29-March 30 (Easter Weekend), May 18 (Victoria Day Weekend)
Library & Gallery Opening Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 11:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Due to the COVID-19 precautions, we are open in limited hourly slots, 4 days a week. Advanced, time-specific reservation is recommended. Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended.
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Enhance Your Gallery Experience: Dive Deeper into Japanese Ceramics with JFT Library!
Whether you are a future gallery-goer or have already been captivated by the exhibition “From Edo to Meiji: Transformation of Japanese Ceramics” at JFT Gallery, add an extra layer of appreciation by checking out JFT Library items! To enhance your understanding of this fascinating art form, we have curated a library item list (including physical books, DVDs, and ebooks in English and Japanese) on the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Japanese ceramics. The physical items are currently on display in our library right next to the gallery and ebooks are available from JF Canada Digital Library 24/7. So, don’t miss this opportunity to delve deeper into the transformative world of Japanese ceramic art!
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