From unique woodblock prints to vivacious ink paintings, the second annual Contemporary Talents of Japan exhibition explores Japan’s diverse artistic vanguard.

In his second New York exhibition, Sebastian Masuda invites his viewer to trade the grayscale of daily life for a movingly vibrant spectrum of color.

In China, evidence of woodblock printing can be traced back to the Han Dynasty.

“Art is a demon,” “Making art is always struggling.”

In the history of ukiyo-e, there is one name above all others that evokes the tender, lyrical beauty of the Japanese landscape – Hiroshige.

As one of Japan’s most important creative minds, Takeda Hideo’s work invariably speaks to audiences worldwide.

A master of intricate detail and exquisite line, Hashiguchi Goyo was part of an artistic lineage reminiscent of the esteemed prints of Harunobu and Utamaro.

Pushing the Limits: Between Tradition and Innovation

Hokusai is not only among Japan’s greatest ukiyo-e artists, but also an inimitable master in the history of art worldwide.

While the floating world of Edo had long disappeared by Yoshitoshi Mori’s birth in 1898, his family roots intertwine deep within its culture of artisans, instilling his energetic work with an inherent understanding of a time past.

Winding along the eastern coast of Japan, the Tokaido was the most traveled road during the Edo period (1603-1868)

Capturing the profound expression of an artist’s inner greatness, Spirit Resonance is a timeless concept in a shifting world.

On September 5th, 1903, Shiko Munakata was born to a blacksmith in Aomori, in Northern Honshu.

The second half of the 18th century was the golden age of innovation in ukiyo-e. During this period, woodblock print artists experimented with a variety new techniques and sizes.

Demimonde: /dem-ee-mond/ (n.) Mid-19th century origin, from French demi-monde, literally ‘half-world.’

Shaped by centuries of controversy, the Japanese tattoo embodies the forbidden and the dissonant.

Nourished by the principles of Shinto and Buddhism, the most exquisite expressions of Japanese culture have been rooted in a profound love and respect for the natural world.