Hanako

Hanako's Teahouse

New York, U.S.A.

Japan Society

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Hanako Miwa proposes a new aesthetic called mirai sabi. Mirai refers to a futuristic aesthetic for the twenty-first century. Sabi refers to the traditional Japanese concept of finding beauty in the process of changing over time and becoming part of nature. Mirai sabi aims at creating harmony with nature and expressing a delicate and fragile beauty that resides in nature.

Hanako's Teahouse 1

All materials of the teahouse are from nature and will return to nature. The parts fit into two carrying cases so that the teahouse can be assembled in various locations. Hanako Miwa collaborated with two architects, Alex H. Lee and Nami Nishino.

Hanako's Teahouse 2

The organic and sensual formed teahouse is made of all natural materials and is transportable. The design of the teahouse is the result of a collaboration among Hanako Miwa and two architects, Alex H. Lee and Rikitoshi Yamakawa.

Japan Society Gallery - Sky Room

Garden of Unearthly Delights
Special contemporary tea ceremony experience with ceramic artist Hanako Miwa @ Hanako's Teahouse

October 27, 2014 15:00- / 18:00-

Location

Japan Society

Gallery - Sky Room

333 East 47th Street New York, NY10017

http://www.japansociety.org

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Hanako's Teahouse - Richmond, U.S.A.

Hanako Miwa proposes a new aesthetic called mirai sabi. Mirai refers to a futuristic aesthetic for the twenty-first century. Sabi refers to the traditional Japanese concept of finding beauty in the process of changing over time and becoming part of nature. Mirai sabi aims at creating harmony with nature and expressing a delicate and fragile beauty that resides in nature.

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