Rolling Stones Meets Traditional Japanese Art In Limited Edition Ukiyo-e Prints
Proved by the truly badass ukiyo-e artworks of legendary rock bands KISS and Iron Maiden, hard rock and traditional Japanese art go hand in hand…
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Japanese Railway Uses Ukiyo-e Style Posters To Teach Train Etiquette
It wouldn’t be an unfair generalization to say that Japan is a society that values established rules of etiquette, but in recent years a growing…
New Exhibit In Tokyo Explores The Fantastic Work Of Kyōsai–One Of Japan’s Greatest Artists
It’s nearly impossible to discuss Japanese art without mentioning the name Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889). One of Japan’s most unique and prominent painters, whose art may…
Classic Manga “Space Battleship Yamato” And “Galaxy Express 999” Are Making A Comeback As Original Ukiyo-e Paintings
Classic Japanese manga and anime are often reincarnated in HD, brand new sequels, and even into gorgeous ukiyo-e artwork. More modern series like One Piece,…
Iron Maiden Ukiyo-e Art Turns Eddie Into A Savage Killer Of Edo Period Japan
We’ve seen modern day Ukiyo-e, traditional Japanese woodblock prints, artists look to famous rock musicians for inspiration in their work to help rejuvenate interest in…
Pretty Sake Glass Set With Japanese Traditional Ukiyo-e Cat Illustrations
Here’s your chance to enjoy sake, cats, and ukiyo-e art all in one go. These Edo Neko Glasses feature feline designs illustrated by Utagawa Kuniyoshi,…
100 Scenic Ukiyo-e Paintings By Hasui Kawase Are Now Available For Free Download
Named a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1956, artist Hasui Kawase changed the world of ukiyo-e woodblock paintings and hanga prints as one of…
Japanese Legendary Great Wave Woodblock Print Now Available As Tokyo License Plates
Japan has strong vehicle regulations, so aesthetic customization of cars, such as colorful license plates, can be difficult. Despite allowing LED lights shining under the…
Ukiyo-e Star Wars Prints Give The Force A Boost With Traditional Japanese Artwork
The world’s favorite galactic adventure, Star Wars, has influence rooted in film depictions of early Japan, as is explored by a recent documentary on Japanese…
Scenes From Pokémon Merge With Traditional Art In Stunning Woodblock Prints
Pop culture and traditional Japanese ukiyo-e have often been merged in efforts to provoke the interest of the younger generation toward woodblock paintings, an art…
Fans Can Now Purchase Moyoco Anno’s Artwork Reproduced As Ukiyo-e Paintings
Japanese manga artist and fashion writer Moyoco Anno was recently the main feature of Parco Museum’s STRIP! Portfolio 1996-2016 art exhibition, and while you won’t…
Hatsune Miku Reimagined As Edo Kimono Girl In Traditional Ukiyo-e Painting
Iconic figures in modern pop culture — from American rock band KISS to Captain America — have recently been making their way onto traditional Japanese…
Ukiyo-e Rendition Of Civil War Puts A Samurai Twist On Captain America And Iron Man
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Japan were treated to a pleasant surprise when, after developing a reputation for delayed theatrical releases, when Captain…
Iron Maiden And Ukiyo-e Art Collaboration Brings Metal To Traditional Japanese Art
Legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden hardly need an introduction, and are definitely no strangers when it comes to inspired artwork. After all, with…
East Meets West In Epic Collaboration Of KISS And Ukiyo-e Art
Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese art made of multicolored wood-block prints, and although it has been around since the early 1600s, the art form has…