Brokenness & Repair Reception

Inspired by techniques of visual repair across cultures, these works invite reflection on how things fall apart and are reassembled

Through sculpture, sound, images, and pottery, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness, and the care and attention involved in repair.

The exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins, Katie Taylor, Johanna Tulloch, Dan O'Brien, Natasha Durie, Juliet Eccles, and Rachel Barbaresi, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). It runs from 26 January - 6 February, 2026.

All are invited to join us for a reception on Friday, 30th January, 2026 from 17:00, to meet talk with the artists and organizers over wine and refreshments.

This exhibition and reception was made possible through the support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation