Art Exhibitions

Nagata Collection: Hokusai Exhibition

Name: Nagata Collection: Hokusai Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-25T09:30+09:00
End: 2026-10-25T18:00+09:00
Location: Shimane Prefectural Museum of Art, Masuda

Sep 19 – Nov 9, closed Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 13 – Oct 14 · Shimane Prefectural Museum of Art, Masuda

Dates

Sep 19 – Nov 9, 2026
Closed Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 13 – Oct 14

About this event

Summary
An exhibition showcasing the Nagata Collection of Hokusai's printed works.

Highlights
• Works from the Katsushika Hokusai Period and Daito Period
• Rare woodblock-printed books pivotal to Hokusai's career
• Illustrations from long-form novels and Hokusai Manga
• Collection donated by researcher Seiji Nagata

Details
This comprehensive display features approximately 100 works from the Nagata Collection, donated by Hokusai researcher Seiji Nagata from Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture. The exhibition focuses on the period when Hokusai dedicated significant effort to printed editions, spanning ages 46 to 60. Visitors can view dynamic illustrations from reading books (yomihon) and major works from picture books (edehon). The collection includes hanpon, which were crucial for Hokusai's rise to fame. Note that the exhibition content will change between the early and late periods.

Organizer's websitegrandtoit.jp

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