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Uragami Collection - Hokusai Manga - Amazing Eyes, Amazing Brushstrokes

Akita Museum of Art

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Artists

Hokusai Katsushika

Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849), a world-renowned ukiyoe artist of the Edo period, created numerous masterpieces from the age of 19 until his death at the age of 90. In 1814, the first edition of his "Hokusai Manga" was published as a model for his pupils, and it was well received by the general public. He vividly depicted everything from people's lives, flora and fauna, natural phenomena, and famous scenic spots around the country to gods, Buddha, and ghosts. His elegant brushwork, dynamic composition, and humorous depictions of people's features and fleeting movements eloquently illustrate the remarkable artistic ability and eye of Hokusai, who called himself a "painting fanatic old man" and continued to paint until he was 90 years old.

This exhibition introduces approximately 200 carefully selected works from Mitsuru Uragami's "Hokusai Manga" collection, which is said to be the world's largest in quality and quantity.
First Period: July 8 (Sat) - August 7 (Mon)
Second period: August 9 (Wed) - September 10 (Sun)

[Events]
1. Lecture "Hokusai and the 'Hokusai Manga' that Surprised the World"
Lecturer: Mitsuru Uragami (supervisor of this exhibition and representative of Uragami Sokyu-do)
Date: Saturday, July 8, 13:30-15:00
Venue: 1F Kenmin Gallery
Capacity: 50 persons

2. Gallery Talk with Children During Summer Vacation
Date: August 19 (Sat) 14:00-14:30
Venue: 1F Lecture Room
Lecturer: Curator of the museum
Target: Elementary school students and older
Capacity: 25 people

3. Gallery Talk by Curators
Date: July 23 (Sun) and August 26 (Sat), 14:00-14:30 each day
Venue: 3F Gallery
Please check the official website for event details and how to register.

Schedule

Jul 8 (Sat) 2023-Sep 10 (Sun) 2023