NEWS
AN IDEA NEEDING TO BE MADE: CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS
As of July 27th, a selection of six works will be showcased at the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne, Australia, for the group show An Idea Needing to Be Made: Contemporary Ceramics, which will end on October 20th.
Curated by Glenn Barkley and Lesley Harding, the exhibition will pay tribute to Australian artist Gwyn Hanssen Pigott [1935-2013] and will bring together a selection of international artists who, in their own way, reinvent the shape of the vase.
The artists of the exhibition: Alison Britton (United Kingdom), Kathy Butterly (USA), Kirsten Coehlo (Australia), Pippin Drysdale (Australia), Ernebella Arts (Australia), Simone Fraser (Australia), Gwyn Hanssen Pigott (Australia), King Houndekpinkou (France), Nicolette Johnson (Australia), Kate Malone (United Kingdom) and Wi Te Tau Pirika Taepa (New Zealand).
An Idea Needing to Be Made: Contemporary Ceramics
Heide Museum of Modern Art
July 27 – October 20
7 Templestowe Road,
Bulleen, Victoria 3105
Australia
PARIS SOLO EXHIBITION: BELLES BRUTES
On June 6th, I will inaugurate Belles Brutes (Eng. Rough Beauties), my second solo exhibition at Vallois gallery, which will run throughout July 30th.
The space “41” of the gallery will present over fifteen new works, alongside the photographs of visual artist Ilan Parienté, whose works will highlight the gestures that punctuate my creative process in the studio.
King Houndekpinkou: Belles Brutes
June 6 – July 30
Reception: Thursday, June 6th, 6pm-9pm
Galerie Vallois
41, rue de Seine
75006 Paris (Métro Odéon / Saint-Germain-Des-Prés)
ART FAIR TOKYO 2019: CONNECTING WITH THE CLAY BEYOND BORDERS
Download the official pamphlet produced in the context of my exhibition at Art Fair Tokyo 2019, which will take place from March 7th throughout March 10th (Japanese only).
King Houndekpinkou: Connecting With The Clay Beyond Borders
Author: Yuko NAKAMURA
Illustration: Mizuki TAKASHI
ART FAIR TOKYO 2019
A selection of my latest works will be showcased during Art Fair Tokyo 2019 from March 7th throughout March 10th at the Tokyo International Forum. The pieces will be showcased on the booth of Tokyo-based Minnano Gallery (G40), alongside the drawings of Japanese artist Keita Sagaki.
Art Fair Tokyo 2019
7 – 10 March
Tokyo International Forum (Hall E)
3 Chome-5-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005
Japan
SELECTED ARTIST FOR KOREAN INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC BIENNALE
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected to take part in the 10th Korean International Ceramic Biennale, in South Korea. The event will take place at the Icheon World Ceramic Center from September 24th until November 24th, 2019.
More information available via the official website of the biennale.
DE MAINS DE MAÎTRES LUXEMBOURG BIENNIAL
This year, I will be participating in the Luxembourg biennial De Mains De Maîtres, under the theme Gestes & Merveilles (Eng. Gestures and Wonders). The exhibition will open to the public on November 29th and run throughout December 2nd.
De Mains de Maîtres Luxembourg – Gestes & Merveilles
November 29 – December 2
19 Liberté
19, avenue de la Liberté
1160 Luxembourg
AKAA 2018 IN PARIS
A selection of my works will be exhibited on the booth of galerie Vallois during contemporary art fair AKAA (Also Known as Africa), which will take place at Le Carreau du Temple (Marais, Paris) from November 9 to 11.
AKAA (Also Known as Africa)
9 – 11 November
Opening (invitation required): Thursday, November 8
Le Carreau du Temple
4, rue Eugène Spuller
75003 Paris, France
THE SALON ART + DESIGN 2018 IN NEW YORK
Paris-based galerie Vallois will show its collection of Art Deco furnitures and items along with a selection of my ceramic works during The Salon Art + Design, which will take place from November 8 to 12 at the Park Avenue Armory, in New York.
The Salon Art + Design
November 8 > 12
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065, USA
VASA VASORUM | THE VASE IN CONTEMPORARY ART + DESIGN
A selection of my works (3) will be showcased in the exhibition Vasa Vasorum | The Vase in Contemporary Art + Design at contemporary art gallery Peters Projects, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from June 8 until September 29.
Curated by renowned ceramics expert and art critic Garth Clark, the show will feature works by over 30 artists from seven countries including The Haas Brothers, Jeff Koons, Anne Marie Laureys, Robert Mapplethrope, Gustavo Pérez, Ken Price, Akio Takamori, Betty Woodman and Tetsuya Yamada.
Find a complete synopsis of the exhibition here.
Vasa Vasorum | The Vase in Contemporary Art + Design
June 8 – September 29
Opening party: Friday, June 8, 5-7pm
Peters Projects
1011 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 USA
BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART ACQUIRES THE BLACK WIDOW
The Florida-based Boca Raton Museum of Art has acquired one of my sculptures titled The Black Widow.
The artwork is currently part of the exhibition Regarding George Ohr: Contemporary Ceramics in the Spirit of the Mad Potter and will integrate the museum’s permanent collection when the show ends on April 8.
