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Sefarad | July 26, 2007 at 11:15 am
TAI Gallery / Textile Arts represents over 30 Japanese bamboo artists.
Most of these artists belong to one of two professional associations
although a few are independent. The Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition)
emphasizes art and sculptural beauty. The Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Craft
Arts Association) emphasizes beauty in functional form and technical
excellency. The Kogeikai works with the Agency for Cultural Affairs in
the selection of craft artists to be named as Living National Treasures
of Japan. Some established artists choose to not be associated with a
professional association. Young artists who have not yet joined an
association are also included in this group.
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