Akiko Hirai Ceramics Exhibition Walk-through |

A walk-through of our forthcoming major exhibition of new pots by Akiko Hirai. Akiko Hirai | Ceramics Exhibition Exhibition Walk-Through Broadcast on Friday 26th March at 4pm on Akiko Hirai never dreamed of becoming a potter – yet in recent years, she has found herself one of the most sought-after makers of her generation. After relinquishing her post as the Head of Ceramics at Kensington and Chelsea college to tackle an unprecedented demand for her work, Hirai has enjoyed knockout shows throughout the country, even through COVID season. Her latest will be a landmark exhibition at the Goldmark Gallery, opening March 27th. Born in Japan, where she studied for a degree in psychology, Hirai discovered her love of clay in the UK almost by accident. Arriving in her late 20s, she initially worked as a volunteer with the homeless. When the stresses of the job eventually took their toll, Hirai enrolled on a beginners’ pottery course under British ceramicist Chr