Robert Yellin's Japanese Pottery Blog

Greetings from Kyoto, We've just moved our gallery into a magnificent old Sukiya style home located very near the Silver Pavilion; a stunning area and setting for the inspired ceramic art we share with the world. Please visit us if ever in Kyoto or online at www.japanesepottery.com and www.e-yakimono.net

Friday, June 23, 2006

Scandals in the Art World

I once heard about a young Japanese potter---who I will only refer to as S-san--being sued by the wife of a famous deceased potter. The wife, known for her severe stance with anyone infringing in her husband's name and 'style,' saw a resemblance in this young potter's work---Oribe--and immediately called in the lawyers. I'm not sure how it all ended, yet I haven't seen much Oribe from S-san in quite awhile. Now in Japan an art scandal has rocked the nation and what a louse 'painter' Wada is! Read for yourself all about it here: http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/waiwai/face/news/20060616p2g00m0dm009000c.html

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