About Toshihiro Munakata, the 8th Master of Munakata-gama
In 1957, born in Hongo, Aizu
In 1977, graduated from Kyoto Saga University of Arts
In 1997, won the second prize in 14th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
In 2000, showed his works in an exhibition hosted by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)
In 2003, won the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in the 17th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition
In 2005, exhibited his works as the invited artist in Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition (throughout the following years)
In 2007, invited to the contemporary ceramic art exhibition in Japan and Europe
In 2008, held a solo exhibition in Mitsukoshi Art Gallery, Tokyo
In 2009, held a solo exhibition in Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so, Tokyo
In 2010, held a solo exhibition in Takashimaya Art Gallery, in Osaka and in Paris, France
In 2012, accepted a position as a visiting professor at Fukushima University and held a solo exhibition in Takashimaya Art Gallery, in Osaka
In 2013, dedicated a tea cup to Todaiji, Eastern Great Temple, in Nara, and held a solo exhibition in Hotel New Otani Art Gallery, Tokyo
In 2014, celebrated his 40th anniversary as 8th master and held a solo exhibition Hotel New Otani Art Gallery, Tokyo
A member of Japan Kogei Association
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