AIFA is thrilled to start exhibiting the great ceramicist and architect Yuki Nara.

Yuki Nara was born in 1989 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, into the Ohi family, a long line of renowned ceramists whose history dates back to the Edo period (1603–1868). Nara's grandfather, Ohi Chozaemon X, was named a 'living national treasure of Japan,' the highest honour. Through 11 generations, the Ohi family has preserved this heritage, which is celebrated for its rugged beauty and 350-year legacy.

Nara first received a degree in architecture from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2013. In 2016, he graduated with high distinction from the Tajimi City Institute of Ceramic Design and in 2017, he graduated with top honours from the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts.

Due to their innovative nature, Yuki Nara's ceramic works quickly gained attention at exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. Today, his works are part of renowned collections, including the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa and the Ueshima Museum Collection.