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Art Exhibitions

Ukiyo-e Featuring Artists and Animals

Oct 10 – Dec 13, 09:30–17:00 · Tochigi City Museum of Art · Tochigi

Dates

  • Oct 10 – Dec 13, 2026, 09:30–17:00

About this event

Summary
An Ukiyo-e exhibition exploring the relationship between people and animals in Japanese art.

Highlights
  • Features animals depicted in cute, comical, satirical, and narrative forms
  • Reflects social conditions and trends from the Edo to Meiji periods
  • Includes works by celebrated artists

Details
Ukiyo-e, a popular art form from the Edo period through the Meiji era, frequently featured animals interacting with people. These depictions ranged from charming and humorous portrayals to satirical commentary and event reporting, offering insights into the social landscape of the time. The exhibition showcases animals illustrated by renowned artists including Harunobu Suzuki, Utamaro Kitagawa, Hiroshige Utagawa, Hokusai Katsushika, and Kuniyoshi Utagawa.

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