AIFA is thrilled to start exhibiting the great ceramic artist Kouzo Takeuchi.

Kouzo Takeuchi was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1977. In 2001, he graduated from the Osaka University of Arts, majoring in ceramics and then studied at the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in Gifu. 

Kouzo’s fascination with geometric forms, especially aggregate ones, began in childhood and developed into artistic expression during his formal education. Images of ancient ruins in South America inspired him to the extent that he wanted to express the distinctive atmosphere of decaying buildings in his work.



Due to their innovative nature, Kouzo’s ceramic works have gained attention at exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. Today, his works are part of renowned collections, including the Museum of Fine Art in Boston, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Cernuschi museum in Paris and the Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum in Japan.