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Historical background

Sofu Teshigahara (1900-1979) was educated by his father, who had the background of various Ikebana schools. His outstanding talents were painting and sculpting.

In 1927 he founded the Sogetsu School based on the classical traditions of Ikebana. In addition he wanted to step forward to modern extraordinary creativity. First this development was very revolutionary, but after some time it gained great acceptance and was even taken over by other Ikebana schools. Through his radio lectures the Sogetsu School very soon became well-known.

After his death in 1979, his daughter Kasumi Teshigahara (1932-1980) brought a new dimension into the strong, expressive and by male dominated Sogetsu School: a lyrical, delicate, playful and feminine touch.

When her elder brother Hiroshi Teshigahara (1927-2001) became the head of the school in 1980, he already was one of the most famous film directors of Japan and showed an extraordinary talent for ceramic art and calligraphy. By creating over- dimensional bamboo arrangements the Sogetsu School experienced a new breakthrough. His stage and art directions in spectacular dance and music performances (e.g. Turandot) focused people’s attention on him and on his school in and outside Japan.

Today his daughter Akane Teshigahara (born 1960), the headmaster of Sogetsu School, is searching for new ways to teach Ikebana. With a big outdoor exhibition in Tokyo ”Sogetsu: Flower Avenue 2001” she also addressed people who had not yet shown any interest in Ikebana. In the meantime, she has established courses for children to awaken a new sensitivity for Ikebana in young people.

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