The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) International has recently launched a new exhibition titled Bamboo: Tradition in Contemporary Form which explores the sculptural power of Japanese bamboo art and incorporates 27 works both contemporary and traditional.  The bamboo works included in this collection are complemented by related Japanese objects, lacquer ware, prints and paintings.

Bamboo: Tradition in Contemporary Form runs from 7th July 2016 through to February 2017 at NGV International, Level 1, Art of Japan. Open 10am-5pm daily, for more information please visit the NGV website. 

Above and below examples from Bamboo: Tradition in Contemporary Form (reference: NGV)

At Kazari + Ziguzagu we stock a broad selection of handmade sculptural bamboo baskets similar in style to the traditional pieces displayed in this NGV exhibition. Below are just a few examples of the sculptural bamboo ikebana baskets available at Kazari + Ziguzagu.