Stirring Hearts in Just One Minute: The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka Releases Short Videos of Masterpieces!
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka (MOCO) has launched a series of 1-minute videos introducing its collection. These videos combine 50 seconds of commentary with 10 seconds of innovative AI-generated animation, bringing ceramic motifs to life to enhance the viewer's experience.
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka, has begun releasing '1-minute short videos' introducing the masterpieces of Oriental ceramics within its collection. These videos were created with the aim of allowing viewers to experience the charm of the collection in a short amount of time.
Each video consists of approximately 50 seconds of work introduction and about 10 seconds of AI-enhanced visual effects. After introducing the form, decoration, and highlights of the piece, the videos incorporate visual expressions that expand the world of the work, such as the motifs drawn on the vessels starting to move. For example, there are scenes where the seasons change around a flower vase, bird patterns on a jar peck at fruit and fly away, and carp motifs swim gracefully. Each production is tailored to the individual work.
The videos are featured on 'Bloomberg Connects,' a free guide used by cultural institutions worldwide, among other platforms. They can be viewed as an opportunity to learn about the charm of the works before visiting the museum, or as content to enjoy alongside the exhibited works during a visit.
Currently, the museum is holding a special exhibition titled 'MOCO Collection Omnibus: First Public Display and Long-Awaited Exhibition - PART 2,' where some of the works featured in the videos can be seen in the galleries. Please note that the museum is scheduled to be closed for facility construction from Monday, August 3, 2026, to around April 2027. This is a great opportunity to see the works before the closure, so please visit during this period.
■ Video Release
YouTube: Omnibus version now available
https://youtu.be/TtgHH2QzTTk?si=LnGL5T5cXXrP2VRE
Bloomberg Connects Guide: Short videos now available
https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/ja-JP/guide/theMuseumOfOrientalCeramicsOsaka/exhibition/361d7b7f-6d64-4dd1-9931-7ec51a70490b
■ Special Exhibition Period
'MOCO Collection Omnibus: First Public Display and Long-Awaited Exhibition - PART 2'
Period: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Details: https://www.moco.or.jp/exhibition/current/?e=659
■ Closure Period
Monday, August 3, 2026 – around April 2027 (Scheduled)
About the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Established by the City of Osaka in 1982 to commemorate the donation of the world-famous 'Ataka Collection' by the Sumitomo Group. The museum focuses on Chinese and Korean ceramics from the Ataka Collection, as well as Korean ceramics from the 'Yi Byeong-chang Collection' and Japanese ceramics. It houses one of the world's finest collections of Oriental ceramics, including 2 National Treasures and 14 Important Cultural Properties. In April 2024, the entrance hall, cafe, and shop were newly established, and interior signs along with natural lighting displays, rotating stands, seismic isolation stands, and purple-excited LED lighting were all renewed.
Access
Address: 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Phone: 06-6223-0055
Official Website: https://www.moco.or.jp/
Nearest Stations:
- Keihan Nakanoshima Line 'Naniwabashi' Station (Exit 1)
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Keihan Main Line 'Yodoyabashi' Station (Exit 1)
- Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line/Keihan Main Line 'Kitahama' Station (Exit 26)
Contact:
General Affairs Division, The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Phone: 06-6223-0055
Each video consists of approximately 50 seconds of work introduction and about 10 seconds of AI-enhanced visual effects. After introducing the form, decoration, and highlights of the piece, the videos incorporate visual expressions that expand the world of the work, such as the motifs drawn on the vessels starting to move. For example, there are scenes where the seasons change around a flower vase, bird patterns on a jar peck at fruit and fly away, and carp motifs swim gracefully. Each production is tailored to the individual work.
The videos are featured on 'Bloomberg Connects,' a free guide used by cultural institutions worldwide, among other platforms. They can be viewed as an opportunity to learn about the charm of the works before visiting the museum, or as content to enjoy alongside the exhibited works during a visit.
Currently, the museum is holding a special exhibition titled 'MOCO Collection Omnibus: First Public Display and Long-Awaited Exhibition - PART 2,' where some of the works featured in the videos can be seen in the galleries. Please note that the museum is scheduled to be closed for facility construction from Monday, August 3, 2026, to around April 2027. This is a great opportunity to see the works before the closure, so please visit during this period.
■ Video Release
YouTube: Omnibus version now available
https://youtu.be/TtgHH2QzTTk?si=LnGL5T5cXXrP2VRE
Bloomberg Connects Guide: Short videos now available
https://guides.bloombergconnects.org/ja-JP/guide/theMuseumOfOrientalCeramicsOsaka/exhibition/361d7b7f-6d64-4dd1-9931-7ec51a70490b
■ Special Exhibition Period
'MOCO Collection Omnibus: First Public Display and Long-Awaited Exhibition - PART 2'
Period: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Details: https://www.moco.or.jp/exhibition/current/?e=659
■ Closure Period
Monday, August 3, 2026 – around April 2027 (Scheduled)
About the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Established by the City of Osaka in 1982 to commemorate the donation of the world-famous 'Ataka Collection' by the Sumitomo Group. The museum focuses on Chinese and Korean ceramics from the Ataka Collection, as well as Korean ceramics from the 'Yi Byeong-chang Collection' and Japanese ceramics. It houses one of the world's finest collections of Oriental ceramics, including 2 National Treasures and 14 Important Cultural Properties. In April 2024, the entrance hall, cafe, and shop were newly established, and interior signs along with natural lighting displays, rotating stands, seismic isolation stands, and purple-excited LED lighting were all renewed.
Access
Address: 1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Phone: 06-6223-0055
Official Website: https://www.moco.or.jp/
Nearest Stations:
- Keihan Nakanoshima Line 'Naniwabashi' Station (Exit 1)
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Keihan Main Line 'Yodoyabashi' Station (Exit 1)
- Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line/Keihan Main Line 'Kitahama' Station (Exit 26)
Contact:
General Affairs Division, The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Phone: 06-6223-0055