Maker: Akiko Hirai

For our first film in a new series focusing on some of the worlds best emerging and established artistmakers, we take you inside the studio of Akiko Hirai in Hackney, London. Born in Shizuoka, Japan, Hirai makes sculptural vessels and functional ware using the Japanese tradition of allowing the properties of the clay to suggest how it should be fired. Make Hauser Wirth is a dedicated space for contemporary making and the crafted object, with locations in Somerset UK and Southampton NY. Works by Akiko Hirai are included in a presentation by Make Hauser Wirth in Zurich, 28 October 23 December 2022. Hauser Wirth is an international contemporary and modern art gallery with spaces in Zurich, London, Somerset, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Monaco and Menorca. Subscribe to Hauser Wirths YouTube: Sign up to Hauser Wirths Newsletter: Follow Hauser Wirth on: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: