Hadley Gibson

'Fired Earth, Woven Bamboo' explores Japanese ceramics

In the Arts of East Asia, Oceania and Africa wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), a relatively new exhibit examines the development of contemporary Japanese pottery and weaving techniques. "Fired Earth, Woven Bamboo" celebrates new developments in ceramics and bamboo art that began in Japan in the 1950s. The works featured throughout the gallery are from the Snider Collection - a recent gift to the MFA from Stanley and Mary Ann Snider, who spent 40 years collecting contemporary Japanese ceramics and bamboo creations.