Opening Ceremony of Woven Memory of Culture ~ Portraits of Artisans and Traditional Craft Objects From Japan and Singapore ~
 During the craftsmen’s dialogue with three Japanese craftsmen joining online from Japan  Viewing the exhibition |
The Opening Ceremony of Woven Memory of Culture ~ Portraits of Artisans and Traditional Craft Objects From Japan and Singapore ~ was held at JCC on 29 September.
The exhibition opened with remarks by JCC Deputy Director Ms Ishii Izumi and artist-curator Ms Miwa Tsuyumi. Three of the Japanese artisans featured in the exhibition – Nishijin-ori weaver Mr Sasaki Hideto, Tortoise shell craftsman Mr Isogai Tsuyoshi and Bizen ceramic artist Mr Kimura Totosai – joined online from Japan. Ms Miwa engaged them in a dialogue, during which they shared about their work and their hopes for passing their craft on to future generations. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed sake while viewing the artisans’ portraits and their traditional crafts on display. Woven Memory of Culture ~ Portraits of Artisans and Traditional Craft Objects From Japan and Singapore ~ is currently ongoing until 10 October 2026. For more information, please visit https://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC/invite_woven_memory_2026.html |
 At the exhibition |
 JCC Deputy Director Ms Ishii Izumi and artist-curator Ms Tsuyumi Miwa |
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 JCC Deputy Director Ms Ishii Izumi delivering her remarks |
 Artist-curator Ms Tsuyumi Miwa delivering her remarks |
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 The audience at the opening ceremony |
 Viewing the exhibition |
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