The ancient craft of urushi, or Japanese lacquerware, is one of Asia’s oldest artistic traditions. Evidence for the use of lacquer – a tree sap used to coat and decorate objects like boxes, bowls and ...

For half a century, Tsuneo Ono has immersed himself in his passion of creating art fated to disappear. These same fleeting sculptures earned him a lasting legacy on Nov. 7 when the Ministry of Health, ...

Hiroshi Sueyoshi, a renowned Japanese artist known for his sculptures and ceramics, has died at 78. Sueyoshi was a prominent figure in Wilmington's art scene for almost five decades, teaching and ...

It's rare that we have the chance to see a true master craftsman at work. I was lucky enough to be able to follow one for 3 months, and want to share the experience with you. Inside the frantic global ...