Thursday 24 and Friday 25 November 2022, at 3 p.m., at the Museum of Oriental Art in Venice, master Hiroki KIYOKAWA will meet the public to explain the Japanese traditional technique of kintsugi even through a practical session.
This technique uses above all lacquer (urushi) and gold powder: the restoration process takes 2 or 3 months, including the drying time of the lacquer.urushi) and gold powder: the restoration process takes 2 or 3 months, including the drying time of the lacquer.
The master will tell the history, the materials and the tools of a very fascinating art, that, beside the conservative value, has interesting aesthetic aspects.
The event, included in the entrance ticket to the Museum, is promoted by Embassy of Japan to the Holy See, for the80th anniversary of the diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Event duration: 1,30 h
Reservation is strongly recommended: 0415241173.
