Artists Talk & Exhibition Tour “The Lacquer Road Project 2026″

10 AM – 12 PM, Sun 15 Nov 2026
5th Floor Meeting Room and Gallery
47 Hàng Dầu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
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From the organizer:

The stories shared by the artists will revolve around. what the Vietnamese and Japanese lacquer communities can learn from each other: how to organize a craft, how to pass it down to the next generation, and how to keep lacquer alive in contemporary life. Following the talk, the artists will lead the audience on a tour of the exhibition.

The talk consists of three parts:
01 – Japan – Vietnam Art Exchange
New works and ideas from the three Vietnamese artists, shaped by their experiences in Wajima. Each artist approaches lacquer in their own way: material research, sculpture, weaving, and installation.
02 – Wajima: Cultural Heritage and the Journey of Recovery
The story of a land that has produced lacquer for hundreds of years, of crafting techniques passed down through generations, and of the power of culture in the post-disaster rebuilding process.
03 – Design, Technology, and the Future of Lacquer
Experiments in digitizing lacquerware into 3D models, along with design ideas that bring traditional techniques into modern life. This section opens up new possibilities for education and creativity.

Speakers:
Ken Uchiyama: Representative of TAKI Corporation
Kenji Fujii: Designer, TAKI Corporation
Trương Hoàng Hải: Artist, lacquer researcher, member of the De.lac group
Đinh Công Đạt: Sculptor, lacquer artist
Trần Thảo Miên: Installation artist, co-founder of Collective SŌNSŌN

Moderator
Lê Hà: Representative of TAKI Corporation

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