PAGODA RED is the destination for collectors who love the art, history, style &amp; spirit of Asian and handcrafted objects. Every item is authentic—historically and geographically—and wears the patina of many lifetimes served in homes, palaces and gardens. Ancient furniture and artifacts are conceptualized to fit a modern sensibility for their clients. &nbsp;Located in the Bucktown neighborhood, PAGODA RED also proudly represents artists and makers from around the world. The showroom and online experience offer a balance of old and new.&nbsp;In the early 1990s, owner Betsy Nathan studied Mandarin and moved to Beijing. There, she met a group of legendary Chinese furniture experts. Under their mentorship, she became an expert in provenance, craftsmanship, joinery and history. Nathan moved back to the United States and established her first showroom in Chicago in 1997. Over the last 20 years, the PAGODA RED team has grown into a renowned resource for designers, collectors and aficionados around the world.Image: Installation View / Fine Art Kites by Michael Thompson / Image courtesy of PAGODA RED

<html><head></head><body>We are thrilled to announce the opening of "Geophytes" by acclaimed Tokyo-based mosaic master, Toyoharu Kii. A leader in the global craft resurgence, Kii works with hand-cut Italian marble and smalti, Venetian glass handmade by the same Italian family for over 400 years. A departure from his monochromatic work&nbsp;and just in time for Spring, “Geophytes” introduces color to communicate the transcendence of nature in the face of adversity.Geophytes are perennial bulbs that reinvent the landscape every Spring. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of "Geophytes" by acclaimed Tokyo-based mosaic master, Toyoharu Kii. Using traditional Italian techniques, Kii’s craft is nonetheless modern.<a href="https://pagodared.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=01c85860fc1deefa98b04e635&amp;id=cf5062c56e&amp;e=3e481c464e">About the Artist</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419597/cvomat6z9te0uhvbkhuq.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1721419598/dmfqqcvau0bfnmcnqoum.jpg"></figure></body></html>

Geophytes: Toyoharu Kii

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