Yoshii Gallery

Yoshii Gallery Yoshii Gallery, founded in 1990, offers important works by 20th Century Masters and leading contemporary artists.

Formerly located at 20 West 57th Street, the gallery moved to the location 17 East 76th Street in January 2000. At the 57th Street location, a number of historical exhibitions were held. One of them, Giacometti's "Early Works in Paris," was selected by the International Association of Art Critics in 1994 as the second best gallery exhibition in the United States. Since moving to its previous locat

ion at 17 East 76th Street, the gallery features artworks as private sales. Yoshii Gallery will explore the relationship between Modern Masters and Oriental Antiques.

A spirit ⁣⁣⁣Gen Saratani’s TAMA is written in Japanese with the character 魂, meaning “soul.”⁣A soul is understood as tha...
03/13/2026

A spirit ⁣
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⁣Gen Saratani’s TAMA is written in Japanese with the character 魂, meaning “soul.”⁣
A soul is understood as that which dwells within a living body and governs the workings of the heart and mind. Since ancient times, it has been believed to endure beyond the body—an eternal and indestructible essence, a spirit.⁣
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It is therefore deeply meaningful that the exhibition of TAMA will be held at YAMADART in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, in the Hokuriku region—one of Japan’s most renowned lands of lacquer.⁣
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Formed through Saratani’s unique techniques using urushi, a material with a history spanning several millennia, the TAMA spheres possess a striking simplicity of form. Beyond their exquisite beauty, they hold a quiet yet powerful presence that captivates all who encounter them.⁣
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The monumental work measuring 200 cm (79 inches) in diameter is truly breathtaking.⁣
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Photographs by Manami Yamada⁣
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Silent ResonanceGen Saratani 𝘛𝘈𝘔𝘈 held at YAMADART in Kanazawa, Japan. In Kanazawa, located in Japan’s Hokuriku region, ...
03/06/2026

Silent Resonance

Gen Saratani 𝘛𝘈𝘔𝘈 held at YAMADART in Kanazawa, Japan.

In Kanazawa, located in Japan’s Hokuriku region, a monumental KOTODAMA of 200 cm (79 inches) in diameter has emerged—an act that may be read as a profound challenge to the nine-thousand-year lineage of urushi lacquer.

KOTODAMA is defined as the quiet power of words to shape the world.

Photos courtesy of







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A landscape one could contemplate forever.In what appears to be nothing more than simple white porcelain,the shape Kurod...
02/18/2026

A landscape one could contemplate forever.

In what appears to be nothing more than simple white porcelain,
the shape Kuroda relentlessly sought reveals itself.
A quiet and profound beauty resides there.



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Photo by ISHI
©︎TAIZO KURODA ESTATE/ Artists Rights
Society (ARS), JAPAN

SHOOTING ⁣⁣For this occasion, we asked Bryan Ishiguro known as ISHI to photograph Taizo Kuroda’s works—not as a conventi...
02/18/2026

SHOOTING ⁣
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For this occasion, we asked Bryan Ishiguro known as ISHI to photograph Taizo Kuroda’s works—not as a conventional still-life photographer, but as a fashion photographer who has worked extensively with Vogue magazine and is also a collector of Kuroda’s pieces.⁣
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KURODA ESTATE/ Artists Rights Society⁣
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Taizo Kuroda meets Yoshiro Taniguchi. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Seventeen years ago, YOSHII presented 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 by Taizo Kuroda at 𝘙𝘺ō𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘦...
12/22/2025

Taizo Kuroda meets Yoshiro Taniguchi. ⁣⁣⁣
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Seventeen years ago, YOSHII presented 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 by Taizo Kuroda at 𝘙𝘺ō𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪, designed by Yoshiro Taniguchi (1904-1979), a Ginza Tokyo space then operated by YOSHII.⁣⁣⁣
Selecting a small number of works for the exhibition together with Mr. Kuroda—carefully choosing from among his many pieces—was a deeply enjoyable and memorable experience. ⁣⁣⁣
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Where you are meant to be… Within Tadao Ando’s serene architecture, the works of Domino and Gen are gently held. Domino ...
12/14/2025

Where you are meant to be… 

Within Tadao Ando’s serene architecture, the works of Domino and Gen are gently held. 

Domino Whisker 
Do Yous Be Lonely?
2025 
Hand embroidery on vintage Irish linen 
30 1/8 x 44 1/8 inches (76.5 x 112 cm)

Gen Saratani
Tama (Sphere) 
2020-2021
Lacquer sphere
Diameter: 23 inches (58.4cm)

Tadao Ando 
Penthouse in Manhattan III 
2014-2019

 

The Shape of SilenceOn an autumn afternoon, Taizo Kuroda and Tadao Ando shared a quiet conversation - a dialogue between...
10/27/2025

The Shape of Silence

On an autumn afternoon, Taizo Kuroda and Tadao Ando shared a quiet conversation - a dialogue between silence, light, and form.

Taizo Kuroda
𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 (𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘢)
2019
10 5/8 x 14 1/4 inches
27 x 36 cm



TAIZO KURIDA ESTATE registration No.157



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Untitled white porcelain (Daizara) ©TAIZO KURODA ESTATE/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), JAPAN

The day a genius was born. Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, on this day, October 25, 1881. Image: David Douglas ...
10/25/2025

The day a genius was born.

Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain, on this day, October 25, 1881.

Image: David Douglas Duncan “Picasso’s Eyes,” 1957.


Profound subtlety Suzuki is an artist who lives in solitude in the mountains, devoted to his work. He says, ‘I wish to e...
09/26/2025

Profound subtlety 

Suzuki is an artist who lives in solitude in the mountains, devoted to his work. He says, ‘I wish to express the subtle, mysterious beauty hidden in nature—something that seems almost visible yet remains unseen.

Tatsuya Suzuki 
𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 
2025
46 15/16 x 35 13/16 in 
116.7 x 91 cm 
Andosols, Hide glue, Rice glue on wood panel 




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Time for meditation Gen Saratani’s 𝘛𝘈𝘔𝘈 (sphere) rests in the serene and contemplative space of Tadao Ando.Gen Saratani𝘛...
09/18/2025

Time for meditation

Gen Saratani’s 𝘛𝘈𝘔𝘈 (sphere) rests in the serene and contemplative space of Tadao Ando.

Gen Saratani
𝘛𝘈𝘔𝘈 𝘐𝘐
2020-2021
23 in
58.4cm
Japanese lacquer


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980 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
10075

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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