Embassy of Spain in Tokyo

The tea ceremony was held at the opening party of Chiaki Horikoshi’s exhibition “¡Mamá de mis entrañas” held at the Spanish Embassy in Japan from May 12th-30th, 2015. Chiaki Horikoshi was born in Tokyo in 1948 and began living in Spain (Madrid) in 1976. The tea room was fabricated using rags and natural objects brought in from the surrounding mountains. The organic materials softened the urban landscape of the Spanish Embassy in Japan. The performance drew parallels to Chiaki’s dual Japanese and Spanish heritage. Guests were also served tea from Chiaki Horikoshi’s ceramic tea bowls.

Date: 12th May 2015

Venue: Spain Embassy in Tokyo

Tea Master: Fuyuko Kobori

Artist: Chiaki Horikoshi

Photo: Kejll Hahn