The exhibition will be accompanied by public programs, artist engagement, and opportunities for museum collection building, with the wider initiative continuing across North America through 2032. Opening at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in February 2027, KOGEI USA’s next major initiative will present approximately 50 works of Japanese metalwork and lacquerware by leading artists, including Living National Treasures.
Advancing Japanese Kogei in North American Museums
KOGEI USA creates lasting pathways between Japanese Kogei artists and North American museums through exhibitions, artist engagement, scholarship, and opportunities for exceptional works to enter permanent museum collections.
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KOGEI USA is an independent, unendowed U.S. 501(c)(3). Philanthropic support makes possible our exhibitions, artist programs, publications, museum partnerships, and collection-building initiatives.Gifts of every amount help expand the understanding and lasting presence of Japanese kogei in North America.
From Exhibition to Lasting Museum Legacy
KOGEI USA works with artists, curators, museums, collectors, and cultural partners to bring Japanese kogei into greater view in North America. Our work extends beyond individual exhibitions. Through public engagement and museum partnerships, KOGEI USA helps create opportunities for Japanese kogei to become part of permanent collections and remain accessible for future generations.
