A special exhibition titled "The Story of Master Heinz Werner - Contemporary Meissen Porcelain Art" will be held at the Izumiya Hakukokan Museum Tokyo from Saturday, August 2025, 8, exploring the creative world of Heinz Werner, one of Meissen's most representative contemporary artists.
Large Plate with Plum Trees, Bamboo and Tiger Design Meissen 18st century Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum
Meissen, the famous German pottery manufacturer, was the first in Europe to successfully fire hard porcelain. It was Heinz Werner who breathed modern life into this historic pottery.
"Arabian Nights" coffee service Meissen circa 1967 ~ Private collection Decoration: Heinz Werner Vessel design: Ludwig Zepner
He designed some of Meissen's most representative modern pieces, such as "Arabian Nights," "Summer Nights," and "Blue Orchid," and has captivated enthusiasts around the world.
"Baron Munchausen" coffee service Meissen circa 1964 ~ Private collection Decoration: Heinz Werner Vessel design: Erhard Grosser,Alexander Storck,With Ludwig Zepner
The exhibition will feature Werner's masterpieces, from his early period to his later years, including tea and coffee services and ceramic plaques. His works, which condense color, imagination, and thought into the limited space of porcelain, convey the influence of Eastern ceramic culture, his deep knowledge of mythology and literature, and the poetic compositional power of color and line.
Titania and Zettl From the "Summer Night" tea service Meissen circa 1974 ~ Private collection Decoration: Heinz Werner Sculptor: Peter Strang
Heinz Werner is a master who breathed new life into the art of porcelain. Why not take this opportunity to experience his legacy and charm?
◆Special Exhibition: The Story of Master Heinz Werner - Contemporary Meissen Porcelain Art
[Period] August 2025, 8 (Sat) - November 30, 11 (Monday/holiday)
[Venue] Izumiya Hakukokan Tokyo (1-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
[Opening hours] 11:00-18:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays)
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing
[Closed] Mondays, September 9th (Tue), October 16th (Tue)
*Open on Monday, September 9th (national holiday), Monday, October 15th (national holiday), and Monday, November 10rd (national holiday)
[Admission fee] Adults 1,500 yen, Students 800 yen
※ Free for 18 and younger
