{"title":"VASES AND SCULPTURES","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe collection of \u003cstrong\u003evases and sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e offers works made with different techniques and materials, such as resins, plexiglass, enamelled steel, papier mâché, Japanese papier-mâché, ceramics and Limoges porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e In particular, the gallery exhibits vases and sculptures by \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary ceramists\u003c\/strong\u003e , both in clay and porcelain, and a selection of Japanese works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eKo-Imari\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBizen\u003c\/strong\u003e porcelains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Discover contemporary vases and sculptures in different materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gerstein-david-art-2016","title":"GERSTEIN DAVID, Art, 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnamelled steel, plate signed by the artist, limited edition of 500 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(mm400x310x120).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35010520645782,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/Gerstein.jpg?v=1715267759"},{"product_id":"arte-popolare-dell-africa-centro-orientale-4","title":"FOLK ART OF CENTRAL-EAST AFRICA","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eMale figure, late 20th - early 21st century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eOrigin Uganda,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ecarved and pigmented African mahogany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e(mm.490x245x100)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe style is inspired by the traditions of the Congolese basin, particularly the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eSongye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eLuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e tribes\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe geometric and chromatic decorations on the face refer to a symbolic language linked to protection and belonging. These signs do not have a univocal and codified meaning: they were fluid codes, readable only by the initiated, and varied from clan to clan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e- Circle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003elinked to the sun, the moon or the eyes of the ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis work was purchased in Uganda, but it is the result of strong cultural interactions with neighboring Congo: during times of conflict, many Congolese refugees brought with them artistic skills and practices, and over time, traditions have intertwined. The result is a craft that preserves the Congolese aesthetic, filtered through contemporary folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eUnique specimen, perfect preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Stampe Giapponesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51446137520475,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/SongyeandLubaWoodFigures.jpg?v=1759416419"},{"product_id":"forgione-giulia-vaso-moonjar-piccolo-2025","title":"FORGIONE GIULIA, Moonjar Vase (small), 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild clay hand-picked by the artist and natural glaze, worked on a lathe. Imprinted signature (h 110 mm x Ø 100 mm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Moonjar-shaped vase made of hand-harvested wild clay (Castellamonte, Turin), with a glaze composed of local pink granite, also hand-harvested, ground into a very fine powder and mixed with oak and acacia ash, according to the Japanese \u003cem\u003eNuke\u003c\/em\u003e recipe.\u003cbr\u003e The chromatic structure of the enamel is difficult to define: it creates a variegated effect rich in nuances. Impurities in the clay and granite, along with fragments of quartz, testify to the origin of the materials.\u003cbr\u003e The firing temperature is 1260 °C, which makes the ceramic durable and resistant.\u003cbr\u003e Unique specimen, perfect preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635014369627,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/ForgioneWildClaypicc_7dd9dcd3-4f0e-433e-9c10-e8821a65b236.jpg?v=1761727189"},{"product_id":"forgione-giulia-vaso-moonjar-medio-2025","title":"FORGIONE GIULIA, Moonjar Vase (small), 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild clay hand-picked by the artist and natural glaze, worked on a lathe. Imprinted signature (h 150 mm x Ø 120 mm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonjar-shaped vase made of hand-harvested wild clay (Castellamonte, Turin), with a glaze composed of local pink granite, also hand-harvested, ground into a very fine powder and mixed with oak and acacia ash, according to the Japanese \u003cem\u003eNuke\u003c\/em\u003e recipe.\u003cbr\u003eThe chromatic structure of the enamel is difficult to define: it creates a variegated effect rich in nuances. Impurities in the clay and granite, along with fragments of quartz, testify to the origin of the materials.\u003cbr\u003eThe firing temperature is 1260 °C, which makes the ceramic durable and resistant.\u003cbr\u003eUnique specimen, perfect preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635020955995,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/ForgioneWildClaymedio.jpg?v=1761727309"},{"product_id":"forgione-giulia-vaso-moonjar-grande-2025","title":"FORGIONE GIULIA, Moonjar Vase (small), 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild clay hand-picked by the artist and natural glaze, worked on a lathe. Imprinted signature (h 170 mm x Ø 135 mm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonjar-shaped vase made of hand-harvested wild clay (Castellamonte, Turin), with a glaze composed of local pink granite, also hand-harvested, ground into a very fine powder and mixed with oak and acacia ash, according to the Japanese \u003cem\u003eNuke\u003c\/em\u003e recipe.\u003cbr\u003eThe chromatic structure of the enamel is difficult to define: it creates a variegated effect rich in nuances. Impurities in the clay and granite, along with fragments of quartz, testify to the origin of the materials.\u003cbr\u003eThe firing temperature is 1260 °C, which makes the ceramic durable and resistant.\u003cbr\u003eUnique specimen, perfect preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635024429403,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/ForgioneGiuliaWildclaygrande.jpg?v=1761727382"},{"product_id":"forgione-giulia-bottiglia-per-sake-2024","title":"GIULIA FORGIONE, Sake Bottle, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeto clay and Shino glaze, wheel-shaped, decorated with iron oxide. Imprinted signature (h 115 mm x Ø 70 mm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Firing temperature 1280°C in oxygen reduction. 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The translucent Ofuke glaze develops fine \u003cem\u003ecraquelures\u003c\/em\u003e that accentuate the chromatic depth.\u003cbr\u003eCollection residence in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635046220123,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/OfukemoonjarGiuliaForgione.jpg?v=1761727830"},{"product_id":"hashime-takahashi-sosaku-kokeshi-1975","title":"HASHIME TAKAHASHI, Sosaku-Kokeshi, 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi (31x9.5 cm) made of Mizuki wood (Japanese dogwood).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutograph calligraphic signature on the base in \u003cem\u003ehiragana\u003c\/em\u003e with red seal.\u003cbr\u003eThe body features a delicate pictorial decoration that testifies to the artist's refined mastery. Signature in \u003cem\u003ehiragana\u003c\/em\u003e (はしめ) with a red seal on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHashime Takahashi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Miyagi Prefecture, 1918-2002) was a master craftsman active in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, where he developed his distinctive style over the course of a long artistic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Kokeshi (こけし)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigins and history\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokeshi are wooden dolls with simple, essential shapes, an expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. These wooden figures originated in the Tōhoku region of northeastern Japan, towards the end of the Edo period (1600-1868). They were originally created by master woodturners, called \u003cem\u003eKijishi\u003c\/em\u003e , as souvenirs and protective amulets for tourists at the hot springs of Miyagi Prefecture. Their success was so widespread that production quickly spread throughout the region and even reached Russia, where they were used as a model for the famous matryoshka dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeaning and characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokeshi are not simply ornamental objects, but rather a testament to Japanese rural craftsmanship. Traditionally, they were considered good luck charms and were used to decorate Japanese homes. At the time, in Japan, they were considered a refined work of art, bestowed upon special people.\u003cbr\u003eThey are traditionally made from Mizuki wood, the Japanese dogwood, also chosen for its name, meaning \"water tree,\" and therefore considered a talisman against fires. Their shape is characterized by a cylindrical body without arms or legs, which draws attention to the face. The face is painted with a few essential brush strokes, primarily using red, black, and sometimes green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypes: tradition and modernity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to distinguish between two main categories. \u003cem\u003eDento-kokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e are the traditional ones, linked to specific locations and eleven historic local schools, among which those of Naruko and Yajirou stand out. These follow stylistic canons handed down over time, respecting precise rules that characterize each school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi,\u003c\/em\u003e on the other hand, represent the creative and contemporary soul of this tradition: in these, the artist enjoys complete freedom of expression, introducing sculptural elements and unique pictorial motifs that transform the doll into a piece of modern art. Innovative forms and techniques such as pyrography are experimented with, paving the way for personal interpretations that engage with tradition while constantly renewing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Stampe Giapponesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52126292115803,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/IMG_9749.jpg?v=1769621616"},{"product_id":"hashime-takahashi-sosaku-kokeshi-1975-copia","title":"MASAYOSHI NAGAO, Sosaku-Kokeshi, 1950-1990","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi (45.5 x\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e13.5 cm) made of Mizuki wood (Japanese dogwood), between 1950 and 1990.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi of considerable size that demonstrates the artist's high technical and expressive mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMasayoshi Nagao\u003c\/strong\u003e (Miyagi Prefecture, 1931–2001) was one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. An award-winning master, he received the prestigious Prime Minister's Award (the highest honor for a kokeshi craftsman) and the Minister of International Trade and Industry Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The Art of Kokeshi (こけし)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Origins and history\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi are wooden dolls with simple, essential shapes, an expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. These wooden figures originated in the Tōhoku region of northeastern Japan, towards the end of the Edo period (1600-1868). They were originally created by master woodturners, called \u003cem\u003eKijishi\u003c\/em\u003e , as souvenirs and protective amulets for tourists at the hot springs of Miyagi Prefecture. Their success was so widespread that production quickly spread throughout the region and even reached Russia, where they were used as a model for the famous matryoshka dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Meaning and characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi are not simply ornamental objects, but rather a testament to Japanese rural craftsmanship. Traditionally, they were considered good luck charms and were used to decorate Japanese homes. At the time, in Japan, they were considered a refined work of art, bestowed upon special people.\u003cbr\u003e They are traditionally made from Mizuki wood, the Japanese dogwood, also chosen for its name, meaning \"water tree,\" and therefore considered a talisman against fires. Their shape is characterized by a cylindrical body without arms or legs, which draws attention to the face. The face is painted with a few essential brush strokes, primarily using red, black, and sometimes green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Types: tradition and modernity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It's important to distinguish between two main categories. \u003cem\u003eDento-kokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e are the traditional ones, linked to specific locations and eleven historic local schools, among which those of Naruko and Yajirou stand out. These follow stylistic canons handed down over time, respecting precise rules that characterize each school.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi,\u003c\/em\u003e on the other hand, represent the creative and contemporary soul of this tradition: in these, the artist enjoys complete freedom of expression, introducing sculptural elements and unique pictorial motifs that transform the doll into a piece of modern art. Innovative forms and techniques such as pyrography are experimented with, paving the way for personal interpretations that engage with tradition while constantly renewing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Elena Salamon - Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Stampe Giapponesi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52126313742683,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/8110\/3766\/files\/IMG_9755.jpg?v=1769622366"},{"product_id":"yoshimitsu-sato-sosaku-kokeshi-1980-circa","title":"YOSHIMITSU SATO, Sosaku-kokeshi, circa 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e46x12.5 cm) made of Mizuki wood (Japanese dogwood) in the early 1980s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge kokeshi with handwritten signature in \u003cem\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshimitsu Sato\u003c\/strong\u003e (Miyagi Prefecture, 1938) comes from a renowned lineage of artisans and learned his art from his father, master Sato Den of the Yajirou-style school. 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The hand-painted autumn leaves, with their embossed, gouged surface, cascade along the stem in an irregular pattern, each with its own combination of ochre, vermilion, and green, as if the wind had just deposited them there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eUsaburō Okamoto\u003c\/b\u003e is among the most recognizable masters of post-war creative kokeshi, capable of combining formal rigor and poetic sensitivity in works that speak of the seasons, the passing of time, and Japanese nature in its most essential form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The Art of Kokeshi (こけし)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Origins and history\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi are wooden dolls with simple, essential shapes, an expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. These wooden figures originated in the Tōhoku region of northeastern Japan, towards the end of the Edo period (1600-1868). They were originally created by master woodturners, called \u003cem\u003eKijishi\u003c\/em\u003e , as souvenirs and protective amulets for tourists at the hot springs of Miyagi Prefecture. Their success was so widespread that production quickly spread throughout the region and even reached Russia, where they were used as a model for the famous matryoshka dolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Meaning and characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi are not simply ornamental objects, but rather a testament to Japanese rural craftsmanship. Traditionally, they were considered good luck charms and were used to decorate Japanese homes. At the time, in Japan, they were considered a refined work of art, bestowed upon special people.\u003cbr\u003e They are traditionally made from Mizuki wood, the Japanese dogwood, also chosen for its name, meaning \"water tree,\" and therefore considered a talisman against fires. Their shape is characterized by a cylindrical body without arms or legs, which draws attention to the face. The face is painted with a few essential brush strokes, primarily using red, black, and sometimes green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Types: tradition and modernity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It's important to distinguish between two main categories. \u003cem\u003eDento-kokeshi\u003c\/em\u003e are the traditional ones, linked to specific locations and eleven historic local schools, among which those of Naruko and Yajirou stand out. These follow stylistic canons handed down over time, respecting precise rules that characterize each school.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSosaku-kokeshi,\u003c\/em\u003e on the other hand, represent the creative and contemporary soul of this tradition: in these, the artist enjoys complete freedom of expression, introducing sculptural elements and unique pictorial motifs that transform the doll into a piece of modern art. 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The head reveals an unusual sculptural process: the volume of the hair is achieved through clean cuts in the wood, devoid of any pictorial artifice. The eyes—two thin lines painted in black—give the face a particularly sweet and thoughtful expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The body, despite the solidity of the dogwood, evokes the lightness of bamboo: its elongated shape and the rhythm of its lines naturally recall the vertical cut of traditional Japanese kimonos, almost as if the wood itself had supported the artist's intention to suggest rather than describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Katsusaku is a highly regarded figure in the creative kokeshi scene for his extraordinary ability to animate female subjects through clean incisions and decoration that draws directly from the nature of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The Art of Kokeshi (こけし)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Origins and history\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kokeshi are wooden dolls with simple, essential shapes, an expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. 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