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Edo period
Kuniyoshi: Cats, Skeletons, and Satire — Meet Ukiyo-e's Great Outsider
Fierce warrior prints, a colossal skeleton, political cartoons slipped past the censors, and an overwhelming love of cats — Kuniyoshi was unlike any other ukiyo-e artist. Here's why his work still feels completely alive.
Kuniyoshi's Cats: Ukiyo-e's Greatest Cat Lover
Cats performing kabuki, cats running fish stalls, cats standing in for political satire — Kuniyoshi's love of cats produced some of the most charming and surprisingly sharp prints in all of ukiyo-e. A guide for cat lovers everywhere.
Hiroshige and the 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō: A Visual Journey
Rain, snow, mountain passes at dusk — Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is one of the greatest journey narratives in art history. Here's why.
Utamaro's Women: Understanding Bijin-ga (Beautiful Women Prints)
Kitagawa Utamaro transformed how women were depicted in ukiyo-e. Here's what makes bijin-ga — and Utamaro's gaze in particular — so enduring.
Hokusai: The Artist Who Never Stopped Learning
He changed his name thirty times, moved house ninety-three times, and made his most famous work at seventy-two. A life defined by curiosity.
How Ukiyo-e Prints Were Made: The Woodblock Printing Process
How were ukiyo-e woodblock prints actually made? Discover the four craftsmen behind every print, the step-by-step process, and why imperfections can be a good sign.
- 01 Apr, 2026
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What is Ukiyo-e? A Complete Beginner's Guide
What is ukiyo-e? Discover the art of Japan's floating world — from its philosophical roots to Hokusai, Hiroshige, and the moment it changed Western art forever.