Happy New Year! In the spirit of seasonal celebrations, here are some highlights from the 34th annual Taikan-ten. The photos are courtesy of Boon Manakitivipart. Boon has generously offered to share some photo highlights from his recent visit to Japan, and what better place to start than the Grandview Bonsai Exhibit held each November in Kyoto, Japan. Thanks Boon! […]
Exhibits
Exhibits are where we can see bonsai at their best. Explore posts from Bonsai Exhibits in the U.S. including the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition and Japanese events including the world-famous Kokufu and Taikan-ten exhibits.
Judged entries at GSBF Convention 37
This year’s Golden State Bonsai Federation Convention consisted of two exhibits – a general exhibit and a judged exhibit in which entries are subject to judging and eligible for cash prizes. From the convention website: Any member of a bonsai club that is in good membership standing with the Golden State Bonsai Federation may enter […]
GSBF 37th Convention – conifers
The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s exhibit at its 37th convention included a great mix of conifers, particularly the pines and junipers. Sierra juniper Taiwan juniper Black pine Great trunk and roots Sierra juniper Atlas cedar – is that what I think it is atop the tree? Yep – Mantodea Coast redwood I’ve guessed at several […]
GSBF 37th Convention – Deciduous trees on exhibit
Last week the Golden State Bonsai Federation hosted its 37th Convention in Sacramento, California – Bonsai Visions of the West. Headliners included Peter Tea, Kathy Shaner and David De Groot. The event featured a great selection of vendors, workshops, demonstrations, auctions and bonsai on display. A visitor photographing a trident maple This year’s exhibit was […]
Suiseki at the 4th US National Bonsai Exhibition
This year’s US National Bonsai Exhibition included a special treat for suiseki enthusiasts – the Invitational Suiseki Exhibition. Fifty stones from around the world were displayed with accents and bonsai. Suiseki Suiseki It was quite a bonus to see such great stones so well displayed. Three-point suiseki display The stone Daiza by John Naka Formal display […]