Pierre Marie Giraud presents a solo exhibition of works by Japanese artist Yoichi Ohira (1946–2022), on view from April 22 to May 16, 2026, bringing together pieces from several periods that offer insight into his singular approach to glass. Born in Tokyo and working between Japan and Italy, Ohira moved to Venice in 1973 after studying at the Kuwasawa Design School, later training at the Accademia di Belle Arti and developing a long collaboration with Murano glassmakers. His vessels challenge conventional expectations of glass, often suggesting the qualities of stone, ivory, or mineral surfaces through subtle combinations of opacity and translucency, while drawing on both Venetian technique and Japanese aesthetics. Working from carefully executed drawings rather than spontaneous gesture, Ohira developed a distinct visual language shaped by natural forms and defined by precision, material transformation, and close collaboration with master artisans.
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Gallery Pierre Marie Giraud |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 24 Days |
| City | Brussels |
About
Pierre Marie Giraud
Pierre Marie Giraud specializes in unique and limited-edition pieces by international artists working in ceramics, glass and silver. Founded in Brussels in 2005, the gallery represents an exceptional group of over thirty emerging, mid-career and established artists from Europe, North America, Japan and Africa, and regularly showcases their work in both solo and thematic exhibitions. The minimalist and light-filled interiors of the gallery, which is housed in an elegant nineteenth-century townhouse, reflect Giraud's considered approach towards the presentation and appreciation of contemporary applied art. At the same time, the spaces are domestic in scale, which reinforces the link between art and everyday life. The gallery is known for exhibiting only the very best and most original makers, and work that embodies conceptual, technical and aesthetic innovation. Pierre Marie Giraud is internationally recognized for his unparalleled expertise in ceramics. He regularly advises European and American museums on collection acquisitions and curatorial issues, and collaborates with a number of institutions on the promotion of contemporary ceramics.
