Private Tour - Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 & Hiroko Imada at Watts
- 13 July 2024
- 11:00am
- Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, Down Lane, Guildford GU3 1DQ
- https://www.japansociety.org.uk/event?event=686&eventcat=1
- 020 7935 0475
- info@japansociety.org.uk
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Shuttle bus departure from Guildford Train Station: 10.15am
Tour starts at the exhibition entrance of Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895: 11:00am
Shuttle bus departure to Guildford Train Station: 5.00pm
*Travel details will be emailed closer to the event
The Japan Society is delighted to invite members and friends to a guided tour of the exhibition Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 and Hiroko Imada at Watts with curator Dr Laura MacCulloch, and artist, Hiroko Imada.
Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 explores the dynamic history of Edo, modern day Tokyo, a thriving hub that flourished during a time of seclusion and tranquillity. Focusing on the period 1825 – 1895, this is the first public display for a number of Japanese woodblock prints that portray the characters and daily lives of Edo's locals.
In the Sculpture Gallery, we will be joined by Hiroko Imada, whose new installation work celebrates the natural themes in response to the prints in the Edo Pop exhibition and showcasing the continuing influence of the historic process of Japanese woodblock printing. Guests will have a unique chance to hear Hiroko explain the complex technique and process of traditional multicolour woodblock printing, which requires many years of training.
In the afternoon, guests will have free time to explore other areas of Watts Gallery and the Artists’ Village including the Hanga Ten at Watts: Japanese printmaking today exhibition at Watts Contemporary Gallery, the exquisite Victorian art in the Historic Galleries, the magical Watts Cemetery Chapel, and the artists' historic home, Limnerslease. Guests are welcome to roam around the 18 acres of woodland and immaculately kept spring gardens.
Participants may wish to buy lunch at the Watts Gallery Tea Shop or bring a packed lunch with them.
Booking Details
Booking essential - Priority booking for members of The Japan Society and their guests
Members of The Japan Society and their family and friends: £28
Non-members: £30
*concessions available for full-time students, Art Fund members, Museum Association members
Price includes:
Bookings open for non-members from 25 June 2024
Booking Deadline: noon Friday 5 July 2024
Please note that spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.
If you have any questions, please call The Japan Society office on 020 3075 1996 or email us at: events@japansociety.org.uk.
Tour starts at the exhibition entrance of Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895: 11:00am
Shuttle bus departure to Guildford Train Station: 5.00pm
*Travel details will be emailed closer to the event
The Japan Society is delighted to invite members and friends to a guided tour of the exhibition Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 and Hiroko Imada at Watts with curator Dr Laura MacCulloch, and artist, Hiroko Imada.
Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 explores the dynamic history of Edo, modern day Tokyo, a thriving hub that flourished during a time of seclusion and tranquillity. Focusing on the period 1825 – 1895, this is the first public display for a number of Japanese woodblock prints that portray the characters and daily lives of Edo's locals.
In the Sculpture Gallery, we will be joined by Hiroko Imada, whose new installation work celebrates the natural themes in response to the prints in the Edo Pop exhibition and showcasing the continuing influence of the historic process of Japanese woodblock printing. Guests will have a unique chance to hear Hiroko explain the complex technique and process of traditional multicolour woodblock printing, which requires many years of training.
In the afternoon, guests will have free time to explore other areas of Watts Gallery and the Artists’ Village including the Hanga Ten at Watts: Japanese printmaking today exhibition at Watts Contemporary Gallery, the exquisite Victorian art in the Historic Galleries, the magical Watts Cemetery Chapel, and the artists' historic home, Limnerslease. Guests are welcome to roam around the 18 acres of woodland and immaculately kept spring gardens.
Participants may wish to buy lunch at the Watts Gallery Tea Shop or bring a packed lunch with them.
Booking Details
Booking essential - Priority booking for members of The Japan Society and their guests
Members of The Japan Society and their family and friends: £28
Non-members: £30
*concessions available for full-time students, Art Fund members, Museum Association members
Price includes:
- Shuttle bus between Guildford Station and Watts Gallery - Artists' Village. You may prefer to make your own travel arrangements to and from the venue - click here to plan your journey.
- Private tour with curator, Dr Laura MacCulloch, and the artist, Hiroko Imada.
- Access to the rest of the Artist’s Village including Watts Cemetery Chapel
Bookings open for non-members from 25 June 2024
Booking Deadline: noon Friday 5 July 2024
Please note that spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.
If you have any questions, please call The Japan Society office on 020 3075 1996 or email us at: events@japansociety.org.uk.
