FROM BLOCK TO BRUSH: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS BY JAPANESE ARTISTS

This collection features a captivating array of oil paintings and drawings by Japanese artists, many of whom are known for their print work, showcasing a dynamic fusion of Western and Eastern artistic traditions. The diverse subjects and mediums highlight the evolution of Japanese art in the early 20th century when Western artistic principles were introduced and further developed through Yōga (Western-style painting). This movement sought to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with European techniques such as realism, perspective, and the depiction of light and shadow. These artists adapted Western conventions while remaining rooted in their cultural heritage, pushing artistic boundaries and exploring new realms of expression. Each piece in our exhibition offers a unique perspective on how these artists navigated the intersection of cultural influences to create something entirely original.

KAWASE HASUI:
SHIN HANGA POSTCARDS

The art of the Japanese postcard is a distinctive and important medium for artistic discourse, reflecting a rich history deeply intertwined with the country's cultural and artistic evolution. Dating back to the late 19th century, postcards became a prevalent means of commemorating significant historical events, disseminating artistic ideas, and connecting with a broader audience. Artists embraced the postcard size, and over time, the postcard format became a serious artistic medium sought-after by collectors.

This offering comprises almost one hundred of Hasui's postcard prints, offering a comprehensive overview of the artist's diverse repertoire within this unique format.

GO FIGURE: THE HUMAN FORM EXPLORED IN JAPANESE ART

The showing features virtually all disciplines of art including painting, sculpture, as well as, prints. As you have come to expect from us, all the pieces are sought-after works of the highest quality.

AFTERSHOCKS: THE GREAT KANTO EARTHQUAKE OF 1923

The Great Kanto Earthquake influenced art and literature, inspiring a wave of creative expression. The disaster's psychological and emotional impact is evident in the works of Japanese artists and writers, who explored themes of resilience, loss, and rebirth, capturing the collective experience of the earthquake in their creations.

This exhibition traces the artistic response to the earthquake. The exhibition includes original documentarian photos and postcards, news-related books, ephemera, original woodblock prints, and a Nihon-ga-style kakemono painting.

TANAKA RYOHEI:
THE WORLD IN A GRAIN OF SAND

This exhibition is among the largest Tanaka retrospectives conducted online. This showing boasts more than 50 works from Tanaka's prolific career.

The exhibition highlights rarely seen early prints, unique drawings, and several of the artist's most sought-after designs.

BRIGHT MIDNIGHT: NOCTURNAL DESIGNS IN JAPANESE PRINTS

The bright and mysterious night has inspired countless Japanese woodblock print artists, birthing some of the most compelling designs in this art form. We invite you to have a close look at masterworks taken from all genres depicting this subject.

LINE OF DESCENT:
THE YOSHIDA FAMILY WOODBLOCK PRINTS

Perhaps no family in Japanese art history has made a greater impact on prints than the Yoshida family. Spanning multiple generations and encompassing a diversity of artistic styles, this family produced some of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, leaving an enduring legacy of technical mastery and uncompromising artistic vision. We invite you to have a close look at masterworks taken from the rich, illustrious careers of Hiroshi, Fujio, Hodaka, Chizuko, and Toshi Yoshida.

WESTERN SAILS, EASTERN SKIES: WESTERN ARTISTS WORKING IN ASIA

We invite you to view this collection of masterful works executed in the Japanese style by foreign artists visiting Japan.