KAWANABE Kyōsai exhibition opens at the Royal Academy of Arts
2022/3/16
Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
19 March - 19 June 2022
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The Royal Academy of Arts latest exhibition Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection showcases 19th century Japanese painter KAWANABE Kyōsai in his first UK exhibition in nearly 30 years. Drawing from one of the finest collections of the artist’s work in the world, the 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).
Known for his independent spirit, Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889) is among Japan’s most important master painters. Witty, energetic and imaginative, his art continues to influence numerous artistic styles today. Having initially studied under ukiyo-e artist Kuniyoshi, he combined his subsequent academic training to create his own revolutionary style, creating images from the terrifying and awe-inspiring, to the sweet and endearing.
In addition to the exhibition, 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. For further details, visit the links below.
Modern traditions: A Japanese art history (Weekend art history course)
From Kyōsai to manga: The art of visual storytelling (Online discussion)
Sumi-e: The art of Japanese ink painting (Weekend art making course)
Known for his independent spirit, Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889) is among Japan’s most important master painters. Witty, energetic and imaginative, his art continues to influence numerous artistic styles today. Having initially studied under ukiyo-e artist Kuniyoshi, he combined his subsequent academic training to create his own revolutionary style, creating images from the terrifying and awe-inspiring, to the sweet and endearing.
In addition to the exhibition, 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. For further details, visit the links below.
Modern traditions: A Japanese art history (Weekend art history course)
From Kyōsai to manga: The art of visual storytelling (Online discussion)
Sumi-e: The art of Japanese ink painting (Weekend art making course)
