Classic Japanese woodblock prints to be shown in Beijing By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-02-19 14:47 Share CLOSE A woodblock print depicting a blooming view of sakura by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Sadahide. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Who doesn t love the Japanese woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e?
They once inspired Western modern artists, such as Vincent van Gogh, and impressionist painters including Claude Monet, who were known for collecting these vibrant prints from the East.
They are also favored motifs by fashion brands today who collaborate with museums owning ukiyo-e collections to launch clothing designs featuring popular images, such as
Classic Japanese woodblock prints to be shown in Beijing
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Joan B Mirviss LTD, along with Asia Week New York, will host a Zoom panel discussion on the influence and legacy of Hokusai s most celebrated woodblock print, The Great Wave. The presentation takes place on Thursday, January 7 at 5:00 pm EST. To register for this free virtual event, please email director@mirviss.com. Space is limited.
The recent record-setting $1.1 million sale of an impression of Under the Wave off Kanagawa from the series
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (ca. 1830â32) by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) â more commonly known as The Great Wave â has proven once again the enduring impact of one of the world s most recognizable artworks. Â The Christie s New York sale in September 2020 has prompted numerous questions from within the art world, from collectors, and the general public. To address those questions and more, an esteemed group of Japanese art experts from different backgrounds will shed light on not only the current market, but also on
Geekery: Hokusai’s Great Wave Translated Into Beautiful Lego Sculpture
This sculpture by Jumpei Mitsui features the giant waves and boats of Hokusai’s iconic woodblock.
Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura is one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art. It’s from the late Edo period and was the first print in Hokusai’s series
Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. It’s been put on clothing, mugs, cars, phone cases, turned into Cookie Monster, you get the idea… and now it’s been translated into Lego by the youngest Lego Pro on the planet.
Jumpei Mitsui is the youngest LEGO Certified Professional; he started his career while at the University of Tokyo. He’s made works for companies, TV, and publications and his sculptures have been displayed in Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. He specializes in large scale sculptures of animals, characters, and structures. His work is amazing, creative, and many of them feature Japanese life and culture.