Kawanabe Kyōsai, A Beauty in Front of King Enma's Mirror, 1871–89 (1887?) (detail). Hanging scroll: ink, colour and gold on silk. 35.3 × 52 cm. Israel Goldman Collection, London. Photo: Ken Adlard.
Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection
- 19 March - 19 June 2022
- Tues-Sun 10:00-18:00
- Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD
- https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/
- 020 7300 8090
- tickets@royalacademy.org.uk
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Kawanabe Kyōsai was one of the most exciting Japanese painters of the 19th century. Discover his work – some of which has never been seen before – in his first UK exhibition in nearly 30 years.
Drawing from one of the finest collections of the artist’s work in the world, this exhibition brings together highly finished paintings, woodcut prints and illustrated books, as well as impromptu paintings (sekiga) created at sometimes raucous calligraphy and painting parties (shogakai).
The RA also has a selection of discussions and weekend courses that delve deeper into Kyōsai’s imaginative world, from short courses on Sumi-e and Japanese art history, to a talk on his contributions to visual storytelling and manga.
