A rare early impression of Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa heads to auction from the Okada Museum. See why this iconic ukiyo-e print is making headlines.
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The Rinpa Aesthetic: Where Nature and Elegance Become One
The Rinpa aesthetic defines Japanese elegance—nature distilled into rhythm and form. Meet its masters, from Sōtatsu to Kōrin, and see how Rinpa shaped ukiyo-e, shin-hanga, and modern Japanese design.
Tawaraya Sōtatsu: The Art of Motion and Mystery in Gold
Few artists captured motion like Tawaraya Sōtatsu. His Waves at Matsushima reshaped Japanese art with its golden rhythm and Zen stillness.
The Wave Motif in Japanese Art–Its Meaning, Motion, and Memory
What is the meaning and artistry of the wave motif in Japanese art? From seigaiha patterns to Hokusai’s Great Wave—a timeless symbol of motion, impermanence, and beauty.
Nami no Uta: A Black & White Ode to the Waves
The Nami no Uta Black & White Collection brings six Japanese wave prints inspired by Hokusai, Zen, and modern minimalism into timeless wall art.