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Letzte Tage: Shizuko Yoshikawa Objekte und Gegenstände aus dem persönlichen Nachlass

Kalligrafie Ausstellung mit Denise Baumgartner bei Sato | Vernissage 9. März 2023, 18.00 Uhr | Finissage 6. April 2023

Opening reception

Thu, Sept 18, 2025 | Opening Exhibition Tao und Zen by Sanae Sakamoto

Exhibition opening with performanceThursday, September 18, 2025 | 18:00 Sanae Sakamoto creates a refreshing artistic language with powerful brushstrokes. Born in Tokyo and living in Switzerland since 1971, the artist combines the profundity of Japanese calligraphy with the virtuosity of Western painting in her work. Trained in Tokyo and Beijing, she...

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Sun, Sept 21st, 2025 | Matinée with Sanae Sakamoto

Matinée on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:00Guided tour by the artist starting at 11:00, no registration required Sanae Sakamoto creates a refreshing artistic language with powerful brushstrokes. Born in Tokyo and living in Switzerland since 1971, the artist combines the profundity of Japanese calligraphy with the virtuosity of Western painting in her...

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Thur, Dec 4, 2025 | Short Performance with Sanae Sakamoto

Short Performance on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 17:00Guided tour afterwards, no registration required Sanae Sakamoto creates a refreshing artistic language with powerful brushstrokes. Born in Tokyo and living in Switzerland since 1971, the artist combines the profundity of Japanese calligraphy with the virtuosity of Western painting in her work. Trained...

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Sat, March 21, 2026 | Finissage Tao und Zen Sanae Sakamoto

Finissage of Tao and Zen - Sanae SakamotoSaturday, March 21, 2026 | 12:00 to 16:00 Sanae Sakamoto creates a refreshing artistic language with powerful brushstrokes. Born in Tokyo and living in Switzerland since 1971, the artist combines the profundity of Japanese calligraphy with the virtuosity of Western painting in her work. Trained in Tokyo and...

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L01 The Circle – Enjoy the Day | Ink Painting

CHF 1.600

The Circle – Enjoy the Day| Ensô Yoki kana | 円相善哉 Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 70 x 65 cm The circle, encompassing everything.At a gathering,exchanging thoughts, drinking tea,and enjoying the day together. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L1 Task | Ink painting

CHF 1.100

Task | Zen Kōan | 禅公案Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 45 x 34 cm Kôan is a Zen Buddhist task.The blue fields symbolise the kôan.One day, the kôan is broken through,represented by the vertical lines. Ink, lapis lazuli, gold pigment / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L02 The Circle – Nothing, Yet Everything | Calligraphy

CHF 5.000

The Circle – Nothing, Yet Everything | Ensō Mu ichi butsu | 円相無一物中無尽蔵Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto 85 x 110 cm The circle, encompassing everythingWe can possess nothing,but everything is available, on loan– Zen saying Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L2 Heaven and Earth | Scroll

CHF 1.600

Heaven and Earth | Ten chi | 天地 Scroll by Sanae Sakamoto 120 x 38 cm Non-being, non-action:that is the balanceof heaven and earthand of MEANING and BEING– from Chapter 13 of Zhuang zi Ink / handmade Japanese paper / mounted on silk / ceramic rod / remounted

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L03 Emptiness | Ink Painting

CHF 1.200

Emptiness | Kū | 空Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 50 x 50 cm Emptiness is what is valuable.The visible forms the shape,the invisible creates its value.For emptiness is everything at once.– Background text from the Heart Sutra Ink / mixed media on canvas

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L04 "Zen Spirit" | Ink painting

CHF 1.600

"Zen Spirit" | Zen-no kokoro | 禅の心Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 42 x 55 cm Simplicity and balancein every moment of life. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L3 Large Drum | Calligraphy

CHF 2.800

Large Drum | Taiko | 太鼓Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto Dispelling inner corruptionwith the drum– Text by Sanae Sakamoto Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L05 Open Circle – Boundless | Calligraphy

CHF 2.200

Open Circle – Boundless | Ensō Mu gen-Zen | 円相無限禅 Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto 80 x 60 cm The open circle stands for open-mindedness.At the same time, it symbolises infinity.'Mu gen' stands for open expanse, boundless,with Mu at the centre of the circle,where nothing can be found, yet everything takes place. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L06 Universe | Ink Painting

CHF 1.800

Universe | Ten ka | 天下 Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 50 x 65 cm The image shows the expansion of the universe.Something formless existedbefore heaven and earth were born.The world came into being from being.Being came into being from non-being.– by Laozi, from Chapter 40 Ink, ink with gold pigment / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L07 Universe | Ink painting

CHF 4.500

Universe | Ten ka | 天下 Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 85 x 95 cm The world and all thingscame forth from being.Being came forthfrom non-being.– by Laozi, from Chapter 40 Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L08 Perseverance | Ink painting

CHF 2.000

Perseverance | Ma ke nai | 能除一切苦Ink Painting by Sanae Sakamoto88 x 56 cm Human beings have much to overcome.Everything is part of maturing.– from the Heart Sutra Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L09 Hope | Ink Painting

CHF 2.000

Hope | Inori | 祈Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 88 x 55 cm Longing and hopelie dormant in every human being Ink, with silver pigment, with mineral pigments / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L10 Flower, Serenity | Ink Painting

CHF 1.800

Flower, Serenity | Hana Mushin | 無心Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 70 x 42 cm Free from distracting thoughtslike passing clouds Ink, ink with mineral pigments / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L11 Accept | Calligraphy

CHF 1.600

Accept | Buji | 無事 Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto77 x 40 cm Everything is fine just as it is.Everything has its place,Everything has its time. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L12 The Art of Not Acting | Calligraphy

CHF 1.600

The Art of Not Acting | Mu i | 無為 Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto77 x 44 cm Practise non-action,then everything will be alright.– From Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, Chapter 48 Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L13 Clouds | Calligraphy

CHF 7.000

Clouds | Kumo | 雲Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto98 x 170 cm Clouds drift with the windThoughts flow freelyMemories come to lifeLife is a journey. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L14 Everyday Life, the Circle | Calligraphy

CHF 6.000

Everyday Life, the Circle | Ensō Dō, hei jō shin | 円相道平常心是Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto90 x 150 cm The circle, encompassing everything,simultaneously empty and yet full.Walking the right path,that is our daily task.– Kôan 19 from the Mumon-kwan Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L15 Soul | Calligraphy

CHF 2.800

Soul | Shin | 神Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto88 x 80 cm The spirit of impartialityis the spirit of compassion. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L16 Flow | Calligraphy

CHF 5.500

Flowing | Nagareru | 流れる Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto135 x 85 cm We surrender our thoughts to the eternal flow. Time also flows, transforms, smooths,washes away and brings new strength. Every human beingis just a drop in the great river (Taiga).– Zen saying Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L17 Buddha Heart | Calligraphy

CHF 5.000

Buddha Heart | Busshin | 佛心Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto152 x 86 cm Buddha holds up a flower,without words;speaking from heart to heart,compassion and mercyare considered the most important virtuesin Buddha's teachings. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L18 Heart at the Beginning | Calligraphy

CHF 950

Heart at the Beginning | Sho shin | 初心Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto50 x 40 cm The spirit of impartialityis the spirit of compassion.The feeling of the heart comes first.– Zen saying Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L19 The Circle – Compassion | Calligraphy

CHF 1.200

The Circle – Compassion | Ensō Kan ji zai | 円相観自在 Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto50 x 40 cm The circle symbolises perfection,while also embodying infinity.The characters for mercy and compassionare taken from the Heart Sutra and are consideredthe most important virtues in Buddha's teachings. Ink, ink with gold pigment / handmade Japanese paper /...

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L20 The Dragon Rising Skyward | Calligraphy

CHF 1.400

The Dragon Rising Skyward | Ryū | 龍 Calligraphy by Sanae Sakamoto80 x 46 cm The dragon shows us:If you want to climb high,you have to do it against the wind.The dragon rising skywardsis a symbol of luck and success.Ink / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L21 Mount Fuji | Scroll

CHF 1.600

Mount Fuji | 富士山 | Fuji Yama Scroll by Sanae Sakamoto104 x 50 cm Dear Fuji – Yama –majestic beneath the blue sky,I will never forget your beauty.– Haiku by Sanae Sakamoto Ink on handmade Japanese paper / mounted on silk / Ceramic rod / scroll incl. paulownia wood box

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L22 The Circle of Everything – Mindfulness | Scroll

CHF 1.700

The Circle of Everything – Mindfulness | Ensō Kan | 円相観 Scroll by Sanae Sakamoto115 x 75 cm Mindfulness towards ourselvesand our fellow human beingsis our daily duty.– Zen saying Ink on handmade Japanese paper / mounted on silk / Ceramic rod / scroll incl. paulownia wood box

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L23 Breath of Spring | Painting

CHF 1.300

Breath of Spring | Haru no ibuki | 春の息吹 Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 41 x 60 cm Fleeting and gentle like the spring breeze,delicate and fine – almost just a scent,a soft vibration in the morning air.A breath of spring.– Poem by Sanae Sakamoto Acrylic on canvas

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L24 Moonlight | Painting

CHF 750

Moonight | Tsuki yo | 月夜 Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 30 x 30 cm MoonlightEverything sinks into the night's reposeForgetting the day's hustle and bustle– Haiku by Sanae Sakamoto Mixed media on canvas

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L25 Light | Painting

CHF 1.300

Light | Kō myō | 光明Painting by Sanae Sakamoto50 x 50 cm No light without darknessNo success without effort Acrylic and ink on canvas

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L26 Emptiness | Painting

CHF 1.100

Emptiness | Kū | 空 Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 45 x 50 cm Where there is emptiness,there is everything at the same time.– Zen saying Ink, ink with gold pigment / handmade Japanese paper / remounted

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L27 sich begegnen | Kalligrafie

CHF 900

sich begegnen | Ga hō jin | 我逢人Kalligrafie von Sanae Sakamoto72 x 22 cm Geniesse und ergreife die kostbare Gelegenheit, Menschen zu treffen – Zen-Wort von Dōgen Tusche / handgeschöpftes Japanpapier / nochmals aufgezogen

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L28 Bambus im ersten Schnee | Tuschemalerei

CHF 950

Bambus im ersten Schnee | Hatsu yuki | 初雪Tuschemalerei von Sanae Sakamoto60 x 28 cm Schnell, schnell vorwärts,den ersten Schnee nicht verpassen gehen bis zum Umfallen.– Haiku von Bashō Lapislazuli, Tusche / handgeschöpftes Japanpapier / nochmals aufgezogen

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L29 Gemeinsamkeit | Malerei

CHF 750

Gemeinsamkeit | Sotsu taku dō ji | 卒琢同時Malerei von Sanae Sakamoto30 x 30 cm Eine einzigartige Gemeinsamkeit, das ungeschlüpfte Küken zwitschert die Vogelmutter pickt gleichzeitig an der Schale, um dem Zärtling aus dem Ei zu helfen.Im Zen entspricht dies dem Moment, in welchem der Atem des Meisters und des Schülers zusammenfällt.– Zen-Mythos Tusche...

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L30 To Meet | Painting

CHF 750

Encountering Each Other | Ga hō jin | 我逢人Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 30 x 30 cm Seize and enjoythe precious coincidenceof meeting people– Zen saying by Dōgen Ink and mixed media on wood

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L31 Not Knowing | Painting

CHF 900

Not Knowing | Fushiki | 不識Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 42 x 42 cm Recognising that you don't knowis the highest good.Not knowing what knowledge isis a deficiency.'– Laozi (Saying 71) Mixed media on wood

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L32 From Heart to Heart | Ink Painting

CHF 1.600

From Heart to Heart| Ishin denshin | 枯華微笑Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 77 x 62 cm Buddha holds up a flower,without words;speaking from heart to heart– Kôan 6 from the Mumon-kwan Ink and pigment, handmade Japanese paper, re-mounted

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L33 Traces of the Heart | Ink Painting

CHF 1.500

Traces of the Heart | Kokoro no kinsen | 心の琴線 Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 50 x 50 cm Fresh as the spring breeze,warming without scorching heat,bright without dazzling glare,giving without asking or demanding. Ink with various mineral pigments, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L34 Not Knowing | Ink Painting

CHF 750

Not Knowing | Fushiki | 不識 Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 50 x 34 cm I knowthat I know nothing.– Zen saying Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L35 Nothingness | Ink Painting

CHF 1.400

Nothingness | Mu | 無Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 60 x 45 cm Mu, an ancient Zen word, saysthat everything material is simultaneouslyeverything and yet nothing.– Kôan from the Mumonkan, by Mumon Ekai (1183–1260) Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L36 Wild Pink Flowers | Ink Painting

CHF 1.600

Wild Pink Flowers | No ni saku Hana | 野に咲く花Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 65 x 38 cm These flowers seem oblivious,growing wild and living their lives.For them, the second of the momentis all of eternity. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L37 Floral Scent | Ink Painting

CHF 1.600

Floral Scent | Kaori | 香Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 77 x 45 cm Sitting among the flowers, my clothes become saturated with their fragrance. – Haiku by Sanae Sakamoto Flower painting in ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L38 A Drop in the River | Painting

CHF 1.600

A Drop in the River | Taiga no itteki | 大河の一滴 Painting by Sanae Sakamoto 50 x 70 cm Every person is just a dropin the great river (Taiga)– Zen saying Life is marked by joy, but alsoby suffering and fear. If we do not give up,a ray of light will come unexpectedly.The large stones symbolise obstacles.The pine tree symbolises endurance and strength. Mixed...

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L39 Everything Flows | Ink Painting

CHF 2.400

Everything Flows | Nagare yuku | 流れゆくInk painting by Sanae Sakamoto 55 x 68 cm Time flows and brings change.Thoughts flow and inspire the imagination.The circle, perpetual motion and centre at the same time,remains unchanged, without beginning, without end. Ink, ink with gold pigment and blue pigment, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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L40 Live!| Ink Painting

CHF 1.100

Live! | Inochi | 命Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 85 x 38 cm Every moment in lifeis an important period of time.Life is a gift.– Zen saying by Dôgen (1200 – 1253) Ink with blue pigment, handmade Japanese paper, re-mounted

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L41 The Circle | Ink painting

CHF 2.500

The Circle | Ensō | 円相Ink painting by Sanae Sakamoto 80 x 80 cm The circle is a symbol of wholeness,both full and empty at the same time.No beginning, no end,timeless and infinite. Ink, handmade Japanese paper, remounted

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