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Toru Ishii announced as the 2026 Ronin | Globus Artist-in-Residence
Ronin Gallery and Globus Washitsu are pleased to announce contemporary Japanese textile artist Toru Ishii as the 2026 Ronin | Globus Artist-in-Residence.
[Press Release] Yoshitoshi: An Eccentric Genius
(New York, NY) — Ronin Gallery is pleased to present Yoshitoshi: An Eccentric Genius, a sweeping exhibition celebrating the extraordinary vision of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi—one of the most innovative and psychologically complex artists of the ukiyo-e tradition. Widely regarded as the last great master of ukiyo-e, Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) worked at a moment of profound transformation in Japan. Amid the upheaval of the Meiji period, he forged a deeply personal visual language—one that fused classical themes with modern anxieties, poetic sensitivity with visceral intensity. Yoshitoshi: An Eccentric Genius brings together a dynamic selection of prints that reveal the breadth of his artistic achievement. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore Yoshitoshi’s boundless imagination through masterworks spanning his most iconic series and singular designs. Highlights include celebrated works from his late masterworks: One Hundred Views of the Moon (1885–1892), Thirty-Two Aspects of Women (1888), and New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts (1889–1892). At the heart of the exhibition is Yoshitoshi’s undisputed masterpiece, Fujiwara no Yasumasa Plays the Flute by Moonlight (1883). This iconic design encapsulates the artist’s genius: a quiet yet electrifying moment in which elegance, tension, and narrative converge beneath the moon’s glow. Both restrained and deeply evocative, the print stands as a pinnacle of late nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking. Through these works, Yoshitoshi: An Eccentric Genius reveals an artist who was not merely preserving tradition, but reinventing it. His prints resonate with emotional depth, technical brilliance, and a singular vision that continues to captivate collectors and institutions worldwide.
[Press Release] Landscape Masters: Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui & Yoshida
Ronin Gallery is proud to announce Landscape Masters: Hokusai, Hiroshige, Hasui & Yoshida, an exhibition celebrating Japan’s most iconic interpreters of the natural world.
Ronin Gallery Concludes 50th Anniversary Celebration with Contemporary Talents
Ronin Gallery proudly concludes its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration with Contemporary Talents, the final exhibition in a landmark series exploring five centuries of Japanese art.
[Press Release] Modern Perspectives: Woodblock Prints of the 20th Century
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Ronin Gallery is pleased to present Modern Perspectives: Woodblock Prints from the 20th Century, the fourth installment in a yearlong exploration of five centuries of Japanese printmaking.
Welcome Masahiko Minami to New York City
Opening Reception for 2024 Ronin Gallery Onbeat Artist-in-residence Masahiko Minami
Celebrating the Harvest Moon with Tsukimi Dango
A special full moon will illuminate the evening sky this Friday night (Sept. 29th, 2023), marking an auspicious occasion in many East Asian cultures. Known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Chushu no Meigetsu in Japanese, the celebration signals the beginning of the annual harvest and usually falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.
Hokusai: Another Side of Genius Exhibition Catalog
From murals in London to postage stamps in Japan, Hokusai’s Great Wave (Under the Wave off Kanagawa) is one of the most recognizable works in the history of art. In its ubiquity, the image has become a shorthand for many things–not only for Japanese art or Japan, but also more abstractly, as an unstoppable force, a crashing cultural wave. But what is overlooked in the shadow of the wave?
Meet the Artist-in-Residence Program Past Winners
Past participants of the Ronin Globus Onbeat Artist-in-Residence Program share their experiences with ONBEAT magazine.
Momijigari Season
As summer days cool and the sweet smell of turning leaves fills the air, autumn is undoubtedly upon us. While spring in Japan brings the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms, autumn bursts into a kaleidoscope of brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. Such stunning natural beauty is celebrated with momijigari.
The Rise of Japanese Post-War Photography
Over the past decade, the influence of Japanese photography has swept the art market. This thriving market focuses on post-war photographers, largely active between the late 1950s and the 1970s. The avant-garde group working during these years tore away from the dominant journalistic tradition of Japanese photography to create raw, subjective images of the world around them.
Ten Onsen to Visit in Japan
With the high level of volcanic activity in Japan, it is no surprise that the country boasts many natural hot springs. While there are many options for experiencing onsen culture, we've selected ten of the most popular onsen in Japan today.
Ronin Gallery at the Morikami Museum
Ronin Gallery is proud to have collaborated with the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on their exhibition, Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World. The exhibition contextualized the Japanese tattoo tradition through the inclusion of ukiyo-e and original works of art by Horiyoshi III.
Horiyoshi III on Vice
After our exhibition Taboo: Ukiyo-e and the Japanese Tattoo earlier this year, we at Ronin Gallery are thrilled to see Japan's foremost tattoo artist, Horiyoshi III, featured on VICE.
Imagining Japan: Early Japanese Photography
The history of photography in Japan begins during the Edo period. Introduced through the Dutch merchants that inhabited Dejima Island in Nagasaki Bay, the medium attracted an initially small, but intrigued audience. Following the Meiji Restoration, the popularity of photography surpassed that of woodblock prints.
Winter Festivities in Japan
From 17th century to today, artists capture the quiet beauty of snow, the crisp blue of the winter sky, and the joy of cozying up as temperatures plummet. While winter brings artistic inspiration, it also heralds some exciting seasonal festivities! This week we'll look to some of the most popular winter customs and festivals in Japan.