About Kamoda Taro (b. 1963)

Kamoda Taro is the firstborn son of Kamoda Shoji (1933–1983), one of the most influential Japanese potters of the 20th century, renowned for his radical innovations in ceramic form and surface decoration. Born in the historic pottery town of Mashiko, a major centre for Japanese ceramics, Kamoda Taro inherited the family kiln following his father’s death in 1983. Since then, he has pursued an independent artistic path while honouring his father’s legacy, holding numerous solo exhibitions across Japan and establishing his own reputation within contemporary ceramic practice.