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Ken Matsuzaki |
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Ken Matsuzaki was born in
Tokyo in 1950 and gained his love of crafts and especially ceramics from his
father, who was an avid collector. After leaving school he went to study at
the School of Fine Arts at Tamagawa University, from where many contemporary
Japanese artists have gained their knowledge. There he majored in ceramics
and upon graduating Matsuzaki went to work for the Mashiko Living National
Treasure, Tatsuzo Shimaoka. He stayed there for five years before leaving to
establish his own kiln in Mashiko in 1978. Matsuzaki named his kiln, Yu-Shin
(Playful Spirit), and initially he produced work in the Mingei style but over
the years has widen his repertoire. His work has been exhibited in most of
the prestigious venues in Japan and around the world and in recent years has
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