Sōgetsu-ryū (草月流)

In 1927, Teshigahara Sōfu (勅使河原蒼風 1900–1979) decided to open his own ikebana school under the name Sōgetsu-ryū. He had already joined the circle of those young masters who wanted to break with the old traditions and seek new ways within the framework of their modern outlook on life. Jiyūka (free style) emerged from moribana, the arrangement in shallow bowls and vases that exudes more freshness and naturalness compared to the earlier styles. Teshigahara Sōfu devoted all his skill and his strong, dynamic personality to this art movement. He used previously unknown materials and applied new techniques. After the Pacific War, this avant-garde ikebana experienced a great upswing.

From 1980, his son Teshigahara Hiroshi (勅使河原宏 1927–2001), a famous sculptor and film producer, took over the management of the school until he passed away.

His daughter Teshigahara Akane (第四代家元勅使河原茜) succeeded him as the 4th Iemoto.

 

Homepage: sogetsu.or.jp

 

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Sōgetsu Branch Switzerland
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Sōgetsu Study Group Zurich
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Ariane Poussière
Location: Geneva 1202
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Bernadette Hurschler
Location: Luzern 6006
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Chantal Mory-Jacquier
Location: Corserey 1747
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Li Chia-hua
Location: Schnottwil 3253
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Christiane Briguet
Location: Sion 1950
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Christine Thomet
Location: Hilterfingen 3652
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Daniela Jost
Location: Geroldswil 8954
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Elsbeth von Siebenthal
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Evelyn Wiede-Gillespie
Location: Basel 4054
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Hedy Leung
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Inès Massin
Location: Le Mont sur Lausanne 1052
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Jacqueline Nikles
Location: Thônex 1226
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Lea Ruprecht
Location: Wettswil 8907
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Marie-Claude Noble
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Marina Scanio
Location: Mont-sur-Rolle 1185
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Marlis Wüst ("Reiko")
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Marlise Baerlocher
Location: Pfeffingen 4148
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Michèle Secco
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Milena Michot
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Mireille Cochard
Location: Vufflens-le-Château 1134
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Monika Wolf-Hirsch
Location: Basel 4057
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Monique Robyr
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Rose-Marie Doerks
Location: Petit Lancy 1213
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Solange Stalder
Location: 1217 Meyrin
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Ursula Altenbach
Location: Gersau 6442
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Yvonne Papaux Karrer
Location: Bourguillon 1722
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Ikebana freestyle

Ursula Altenbach demonstrating at the Isamu Noguchi exhibition in the Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern November 2022