must-see exhibition
Japanese Wave
Under the Wave, off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
- Share this
01 May - 05 Sep 2010
Highlights from Laing's collection of Japanese prints and artefacts will be on show in a new exhibition called Japanese Wave. It will be the first time many of the items have been on show to the public for almost a decade.
The exhibition focuses on Japanese imagery from the 19th century and includes depictions of geisha, Japanese theatre and landscape.
As well as iconic images such as printmaker Hokusai’s Under the Wave, off Kanagawa, the exhibition includes many prints which give an insight into life in 19th century Japan. Images of geisha are on show as well as depictions of Kabuki theatre, alongside decorative artefacts reflecting the themes seen in the prints such as combs, mirrors and fans designed for use by fashionable Japanese ladies of the day.
The exhibiton will be complemented by contemporary works by Turner Prize nominee Lucy Skaer - click here for more details.
There is a range of free talks and events where you can find out more about Japanese Wave:
Picture of the month (August): August's talks will be about Under the Wave, off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai. Click here for more information.