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Forms of Family: Akio Nukaga & Ayano Shioya at Heath Los Angeles

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Heath Ceramics

For over 15 years, Heath Ceramics has partnered with Japanese master potter Akio Nukaga. Forms of Family marks the first Los Angeles exhibition featuring Akio alongside his daughter, ceramic artist Ayano Shioya, celebrating two generations of artists united by family, shared practice, and a lifelong dedication to clay.

Events

Show Opening
Friday, July 24
5–7pm
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Artist Talk, Demonstration & Book Signing
Saturday, July 25
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Medium: 
Clay
Forms of Family: Akio Nukaga & Ayano Shioya. Images courtesy of Tsutsumi Yano and Starnet Record in Mashiko, Japan.
Akio Nukaga. Images courtesy of Tsutsumi Yano and Starnet Record in Mashiko, Japan.
Ayano Shioya. Images courtesy of Tsutsumi Yano and Starnet Record in Mashiko, Japan.
Jul 24, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
Heath Ceramics, Los Angeles Showroom
7525 Beverly Blvd 
Los Angeles, 
CA 
90036
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