Onishi Gallery

Onishi Gallery Since opening in 2005, Onishi Gallery is the center of contemporary Japanese art and culture in NYC. More about us here:
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Onishi Gallery is a con­tem­po­rary art gallery in New York that presents works by artists from Japan and from other Asian nations. Founder Nana Onishi worked as a cura­tor in Japan, Italy, and New York before launch­ing the gallery in Chelsea in 2005. Onishi Gallery has fast become a favored venue for encoun­ter­ing con­tem­po­rary art of vis­i­bly Asian roots. Its exhi­bi­tions span a diver­sity

of media, includ­ing new explo­rations in tra­di­tional art forms, as well as ambi­tious exper­i­men­ta­tion in new formats.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for being part of our community and for your cont...
12/23/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support of Japanese craft and culture. We look forward to welcoming you in the year ahead.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Onishi Gallery. ⭐️🎄

12/20/2025

What is Shikkoku?

Shikkoku is the iconic jet black of Japanese lacquerware, created by mixing purified urushi with iron powders. The result is a surface that absorbs light while maintaining a deep, mirror-like gloss.

This rich black serves as the foundation for traditional decoration techniques such as maki-e (sprinkled gold or silver), chinkin (carved lines filled with metal), and raden (shell inlay). Built through multiple layers and careful polishing, shikkoku creates a depth that feels almost endless.

More than a color, shikkoku is a cornerstone of Japanese lacquer art. Many works on view at Onishi Gallery employ this technique—visit us to experience it in person.

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12/16/2025

What is Urushi?

Japanese lacquer made from the sap of the urushi tree, harvested drop by drop and refined through time, patience, and skill. Applied in ultra-thin layers and cured slowly, urushi creates surfaces that are both deeply luminous and incredibly durable. A material shaped by centuries of technique, meant to last for generations.

We’re excited to share that Onishi Gallery has been featured in The Club’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting two exc...
12/08/2025

We’re excited to share that Onishi Gallery has been featured in The Club’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting two exceptional works by Tokuda Yasokichi III: Jar, Deep Blue Brilliant Glazes, Wave Pattern (2005) and Flower Vase (2005).

This guide spotlights refined objects that elevate the home, and we’re honored to see Japanese ceramic mastery recognized alongside world class design.

Explore the full feature via The Club: exclusiveresorts.com
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11/25/2025

A highlight from our presentation at Salon Art + Design: a special showcase by the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum featuring contemporary blades by leading swordsmiths from Okayama.

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