Over 100 Japanese prints from celebrated artists such as Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), and Kitagawa Utamaro (1754?-1806), among many others, will create a visually impressive display and provide intriguing insight into the history and development of Japanese woodblock… Continue reading
The group of 103 rare brush-drawings for the Great Picture Book of Everything by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), recently purchased by the British Museum, are currently on display until January 2022. The drawings, which are mounted on card, also… Continue reading
Manga – often translated as ‘pictures run riot’ – are serialised Japanese stories, told through a combination of images and text. With an avid readership in Japan and beyond, manga has evolved into a multi-billion-pound industry. Its distinctive style of… Continue reading