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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Willy B
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Willy B

Date2016
Maker Akio Takamori Japanese (active in the United States), 1950 - 2017
Object number2017.12
ProvenanceThe artist; [James Harris Gallery, Seattle, Washington]
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, James Harris Gallery, Akio Takamori: Apology/Remorse, Feb. 16 - Apr. 1, 2017. Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Body Language, Dec. 22 - 2018 - ongoing.Published ReferencesGraves, Jen. “Akio Takamori’s Drawings and Sculptures of Men Apologizing.” The Stranger: Art and Performance Winter 2016, Dec. 6, 2016. Upchurch, Michael. “Noted Seattle artist’s final show reveals he was vibrant to the end.” The Seattle Times, Feb. 25, 2017; reproduced.
Credit LineHoward Kottler Endowment for Ceramic Art, Northwest Purchase Fund, Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund, Mark Tobey Estate Fund, Modern Art Acquisition Fund
Dimensions35 1/2 x 16 x 23 1/2 in. (90.2 x 40.6 x 59.7 cm)
MediumStoneware with under and overglazes
Photo: Richard Nicol Photography
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2009
Object number: 2010.24
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
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1999
Object number: 2018.4.5
Akio Takamori
1999
Object number: 2014.21.1
Akio Takamori
1999
Object number: 2014.21.4
Randy Hayes
1985
Object number: 2006.130
Mihrab tile
Iranian
19th century
Object number: 38.24
Cizhou ware-type
Chinese
1115-1234
Object number: 48.32