Events 2025

Dieser Kombi-Workshop, bietet eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, zwei traditionelle japanische Handwerkskünste zu erlernen und anzuwenden.

Im ersten Teil erlernen Sie die traditionelle Sashiko-Sticktechnik auf einem quadratischen Tuch. Anschließend zeigen wir Ihnen verschiedene Möglichkeiten, das bestickte Tuch als Furoshiki zu falten und zu knoten – perfekt für kreative, nachhaltige Geschenkverpackungen. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren und entdecken Sie in entspannter Atmosphäre etwas Neues.

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This exhibition of three Japanese artists presents their unique interpretations of traditional Japanese ink painting, combining a modern sensibility with timeless aesthetics. Their works breathe new life into this traditional art form, reflecting the depth of Japanese culture and contemporary artistic vision. We invite you to experience the harmony of tradition and innovation in this extraordinary exhibition of contemporary ink painting.

Opening Ceremony and Demonstration - by Atelier Mitsuko
Saturday, 5 April, 15:00~18:00
Advance registration by e-mail with the names of
all guests is required. (e-mail: jicc@br. mofa. go. jp)

Film Screening «The Lines That Define Me» - A film about a young calligraphy apprentice who discovers self-expression and healing through Japanese ink painting
Thursday, 10 April, 18:00
(JP audio wth EN subtitle I 2022 I 106 min. I directed by KOIZUMI Nori hiro)
Advance registration by e-mail with the names of all guests is required.
(e-mail: jicc@br.mofa.go.jp) in co-operation with Japanese Cultural Institute Cologne (The Japan Foundation)

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SUZUKI Shogaku
Born in 1943, he began Japanese ink paintings in 1965. Former Vice Chair-
man of the Japan Ink Painting Association and the Contemporary Japanese
Ink Painting Association. He has won numerous Japanese ink painting
exhibitions, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology Award and the Minister of Foreign A f f a i r s Award.

YOKOYAMA Madoka
Graduated from the Department of Painting, Faculty of Art,
Joshibi University of Art and Design, majoring in Japanese painting.
She is a board member of the Contemporary Japanese Ink Painting
Association. Since being selected f o r the fi r s t time in 2002 for
the Contemporary Japanese Ink Painting Association's 'Gensui Exhibition',
she has won many awards at the same e x h i b i t i o n . She was chosen to appear
in the Suntory Gin 'SUI' web commercial in 2024.

ROSINACH M i t s u k o
Co-Organiser of t h i s exhibition.
She has been studying Japanese ink p a i n t i n g under SUZUKI Shôgaku
s i n c e 2019 and has won awards a t v a r i o u s c o n t e m p o r a r y J a p a n e s e i n k
painting exhibitions since 2020. Currently she runs Atelier Mitsuko
and s t r i v e s t o promote Japanese culture and t r a d i t i o n in Switzerland.

Origami-Workshop für Kinder – Falten, Staunen, Spass haben! 🎉✨

In diesem kreativen Origami-Workshop entdecken Kinder die faszinierende Kunst des Papierfaltens – ganz ohne Schere und Kleber.

Mit buntem Papier und einfachen Anleitungen entstehen süsse Tiere, coole Figuren und magische Faltkreationen. Dabei fördern wir spielerisch Geduld, Geschicklichkeit und die Freude am Gestalten.

Lust auf einen tollen Nachmittag voller Kreativität? Dann jetzt schnell anmelden! ✨😊

https://www.officejapan.ch/workshops-vortraege/af-origami-kinder