GUIDED TOUR

Guided tour Kansha. Ceramic sculptures inspired by ancient Japan and Taíno culture

Discover this exhibition alongside its artists!

An exhibition born from the desire to explore, through kansha, fundamental concepts of Japanese culture, together with concepts from Taíno culture also related to gratitude.

“Kansha” is a Japanese word that means gratitude. In Japan, giving thanks involves recognizing the effort of others and paying attention to what has been given to us.

The Japanese pieces are inspired by dogū and haniwa —ancient ceramics linked to ritual and funerary practices—, symbolizing invisible notions that have shaped the Japanese sensibility over time. The Taíno pieces are based on semí, which are sacred objects of Taíno culture that represented deities, nature spirits, or ancestors and held a central place in their worldview.

Guided tour Kansha. Ceramic sculptures inspired by ancient Japan and Taíno culture
Guided tour Kansha. Ceramic sculptures inspired by ancient Japan and Taíno culture
Guided tour Kansha. Ceramic sculptures inspired by ancient Japan and Taíno culture

Anna Fornieles

Anna vive en Japón desde hace años, combina diariamente su pasión por el arte, los libros y la cerámica, creando piezas únicas que fusionan las culturas japonesa y mediterránea. En su taller Tougei Tocoton enseña estas técnicas con pasión y respeto hacia una tradición llena de belleza y significado.

Miguel Rivas

Miguel Rivas es un artista dominicano radicado en Barcelona. Como artista visual, realiza dibujos a grafito y pinturas en acrílico y tinta. Como ceramista y escultor, su obra nace del diálogo entre la materia y el gesto. En su práctica, la arcilla se convierte en un territorio de exploración donde cada forma aparece del encuentro entre la intuición, el tiempo y el fuego.

Date 6 de July, 2026
Schedule 19:00 – 21:00
Price Free admission with prior reservation
Requirements No requirements

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