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Thursday, October 22, 2026


Exhibition Public - Europe & Africa

Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer

V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road,
London, United Kingdom
Apr 30, 2026 To Apr 30, 2027


Detail: Urushi (lacquer) has been used in Japan for over 7,000 years. For centuries, lacquer-making techniques developed locally while reflecting cross-cultural influences from Asia.

This display highlights the diversity of 21st-century artistic expression.

The exhibition is curated by Masami Yamada and is presented for the 40th Anniversary of the Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art. ⁠

Phone No.: +44 (0)20 7942 2000
Contact Email: hello@vam.ac.uk
Site URL: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/urushi-now-contemporary-japanese-lacquer

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