THE SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: Makoto Kagoshima (b. 1967)
Publisher: Chariots on Fire Press
Title: Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics Monograph: Special Edition French Bulldog (Number 48/50) Unique Ceramic Plate
Dimensions: 11" x 8" (Ceramic Plate)
Medium: Monograph Presentation; Earthenware, Glaze (Unique Ceramic Plate)
Edition: Highly Limited Special Edition; Hand-numbered 48/50 on verso. One of only 50 special-edition presentations presented to the United States.
Provenance: Direct from Chariots on Fire, Venice (Official U.S. Gallery & Publisher)
Care: Food safe, hand wash recommended for ceramic plate.
Terms: Sale is final.
Availability: Exclusive to Chariots on Fire, Venice. Curated in California since 2006.
Fulfillment: Fully Insured Delivery Included (U.S. Only). Shipped from Venice, CA (Local pickup available).
THE PUBLICATION & SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
Published and designed by Chariots on Fire Press, Makoto Kagoshima: Ceramics is the definitive monograph capturing the studio lineage, sgraffito technique, and narrative art of renowned Japanese ceramicist Makoto Kagoshima.
This rare Special Edition presentation represents a landmark moment in the artist’s U.S. history: only 50 copies were presented to the United States, with each edition accompanied by an original, hand-crafted ceramic plate created by Kagoshima exclusively for this numbered release. Included with this presentation is Edition Number 48/50, featuring the unique ceramic plate French Bulldog.
In French Bulldog, a charming dog with a mischievous expression is framed by a lively white and green checkered border. Rendered with delicate sgraffito etching, it stands as an adorable, whimsical illustration full of distinct personality—a prime example of Kagoshima's narrative art and a striking centerpiece for a collector. Documenting over a decade of groundbreaking exhibitions at Chariots on Fire in Venice, California—the gallery that first introduced his work to America in 2013—this monograph and its signed accompanying unique artwork together serve as both a comprehensive visual archive and an irreplaceable centerpiece for serious collectors.
“What I create for Chariots embodies Los Angeles,” says Kagoshima. The gallerist who discovered his work and brought him to Los Angeles for his first U.S. exhibition proudly carries that provenance forward, placing this piece at the heart of his origin story with Chariots on Fire.
This work highlights the artist's enduring connection to Los Angeles through Chariots on Fire—specifically a 2010 meeting in Japan that led to his first U.S. exhibition and a lasting partnership. This collaboration spans 11 historic exhibitions (2013–2022) and design collaborations with rug maker Christopher Farr, with more anticipated in 2027.
— Discover the complete studio lineage and historic U.S. & Japan exhibition history in Happenings.
THE SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: Makoto Kagoshima (b. 1967)
Publisher: Chariots on Fire Press
Title: Makoto Kagoshima Ceramics Monograph: Special Edition French Bulldog (Number 48/50) Unique Ceramic Plate
Dimensions: 11" x 8" (Ceramic Plate)
Medium: Monograph Presentation; Earthenware, Glaze (Unique Ceramic Plate)
Edition: Highly Limited Special Edition; Hand-numbered 48/50 on verso. One of only 50 special-edition presentations presented to the United States.
Provenance: Direct from Chariots on Fire, Venice (Official U.S. Gallery & Publisher)
Care: Food safe, hand wash recommended for ceramic plate.
Terms: Sale is final.
Availability: Exclusive to Chariots on Fire, Venice. Curated in California since 2006.
Fulfillment: Fully Insured Delivery Included (U.S. Only). Shipped from Venice, CA (Local pickup available).
THE PUBLICATION & SCULPTURAL NARRATIVE
Published and designed by Chariots on Fire Press, Makoto Kagoshima: Ceramics is the definitive monograph capturing the studio lineage, sgraffito technique, and narrative art of renowned Japanese ceramicist Makoto Kagoshima.
This rare Special Edition presentation represents a landmark moment in the artist’s U.S. history: only 50 copies were presented to the United States, with each edition accompanied by an original, hand-crafted ceramic plate created by Kagoshima exclusively for this numbered release. Included with this presentation is Edition Number 48/50, featuring the unique ceramic plate French Bulldog.
In French Bulldog, a charming dog with a mischievous expression is framed by a lively white and green checkered border. Rendered with delicate sgraffito etching, it stands as an adorable, whimsical illustration full of distinct personality—a prime example of Kagoshima's narrative art and a striking centerpiece for a collector. Documenting over a decade of groundbreaking exhibitions at Chariots on Fire in Venice, California—the gallery that first introduced his work to America in 2013—this monograph and its signed accompanying unique artwork together serve as both a comprehensive visual archive and an irreplaceable centerpiece for serious collectors.
“What I create for Chariots embodies Los Angeles,” says Kagoshima. The gallerist who discovered his work and brought him to Los Angeles for his first U.S. exhibition proudly carries that provenance forward, placing this piece at the heart of his origin story with Chariots on Fire.
This work highlights the artist's enduring connection to Los Angeles through Chariots on Fire—specifically a 2010 meeting in Japan that led to his first U.S. exhibition and a lasting partnership. This collaboration spans 11 historic exhibitions (2013–2022) and design collaborations with rug maker Christopher Farr, with more anticipated in 2027.
— Discover the complete studio lineage and historic U.S. & Japan exhibition history in Happenings.
