The Art of Zen – Blog

Kintsugi and the Art of Healing: Finding Zen in What Breaks

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending with gold, reveals a quiet Zen truth — our cracks are not flaws but pathways to wholeness.

See how Prussian blue transformed Japanese ukiyo-e, reshaping Hokusai’s waves, Hiroshige’s rains, and the global art landscape forever.

Katsushika Hokusai, the legendary ukiyo-e artist, is said to have moved over 100 times. See why his restless spirit shaped his art and life.

Step into wonder at teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi—an immersive art space opening April 18, 2025, on Saadiyat Island.

Follow the many lives of ukiyo-e master Hokusai, from Shunrō to Manji, as his art transforms through names and evolving styles.

Koi art brings calm, resilience, and natural flow to Japandi interiors—infusing Zen symbolism into your minimalist space.

Discover TASCHEN’s Hokusai book by Andreas Marks—746 artworks, deep insights, and pure Japanese art mastery in one epic volume.

How mono no aware, the bittersweet awareness of life’s impermanence, flows through Japanese art and ukiyo-e.

Moon Gates are symbolic entryways into Chinese Gardens in a realm of harmony, positive energy, and natural beauty.

Asia Week New York 2025 brings top Asian art exhibitions, auctions, and events to NYC. See rare masterpieces and must-visit galleries.