Casa BRUTUS January 2026 Issue | A textbook for learning ceramics with NIGO®, including a catalog of masterpiece tea bowls.

Casa BRUTUS January 2026: Learning Ceramics with NIGO® Textbook

The January 2026 issue of the renowned Japanese architecture and design lifestyle magazine, Casa BRUTUS, is officially on sale. This special issue features NIGO® (founder and designer of A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and HUMAN MADE), a trendsetter with impeccable taste in clothing, furniture, and toys, who will guide readers through his recent passion for the world of ceramics.

Key content of this issue

1. NIGO®'s collection of ceramics and famous bowls
NIGO® has been involved in ceramics for 10 years. This issue exclusively showcases 25 of his handmade tea bowls, as well as his collection of famous bowls from the modern to contemporary periods. The content covers the basics of various styles, including Ido tea bowls, Hagi ware, Karatsu ware, Kiseto, Shino, Iga, and Raku tea bowls.

2. Legendary Ceramic Artist Kawakita Hannishi <br>A deep dive into the legendary ceramic artist Kawakita Hannishi, hailed as "the Lushan of the East, Hannishi of the West." Includes 16 of Hannishi's masterpiece bowls from the NIGO® Collection and explores the profound influence of Hannishi on NIGO®'s creative work.

3. A Guide to Appreciating Ceramics and Kilns <br>Learn the basics of tea bowls and major kilns from scratch. Detailed introductions to modern ceramic masters, active masters, and renowned kilns contemporaneous with Han Ni-ko, as well as contemporary ceramic artists closely followed by NIGO®.

4. Visit Master Potters' Kilns <br />Special feature includes the life philosophy and pottery-making journey of the aloof ceramic artist Shiro Tsujimura, and a pilgrimage guide to the masterpieces of this master that you absolutely cannot miss.

Magazine name: Casa BRUTUS (カーサブルータス) January 2026 issue
Special theme: NIGO® と学ぶうつわの Textbook (Textbook for Learning Ceramics with NIGO®)
Publisher: Magazine House
Release Date: December 9, 2025