In 2013, Jun Kaneko, a ceramic artist who lives and works in Omaha, Nebraska, unveiled a monumental glazed ceramic sculpture in front of the Gardiner.

Jun Kaneko (Japanese, 1942-)
Untitled (head)
2002
Glazed ceramic and steel
The Gardiner Museum is grateful to the following donors for their exceptional acquisition support, in addition to many other generous members who contributed to the Gardiner’s 30th Anniversary Jun Kaneko Acquisition Campaign: Michael and Sonja Koerner Charitable Foundation Allan & Sondra Gotlieb Diana Reitberger Donner Canadian Foundation Acquisition Fund Esther & Sam Sarick Margaret & Jim Fleck Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation
G13.13.1.1-2

About Jun Kaneko

Jun Kaneko (American, born Japan 1942) studied painting in his native Japan as a young man. In 1963, he moved to the United States where he studied ceramics with a number of influential artists from the California School, including Peter Voulkos and Paul Soldner. Although Kaneko is best known for creating large-scale ceramic sculptures and installations, painting has remained an important part of his artistic practice throughout his career. In recent years Kaneko has also branched out to design opera sets and costumes for several productions in Omaha, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Vancouver.