ArtExhibition

Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer

Name: Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer
Start: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, Brompton, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

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Explore Urushi lacquer’s 7,000-year lineage and cross-cultural evolution at the Victoria and Albert Museum. This exhibition presents diverse techniques and bold 21st-century artworks, offering a fresh look at Japanese lacquer in a premier museum setting.

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