Who: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was a famous Japanese artist. His prints include some of the most famous works of art in the world. This exhibition looks at some of his drawings that depict scenes from Buddhist India, ancient China and the natural world.
What: An exhibition in the British Museum, including: a never-before-displayed collection of 103 drawings from Hokusai's own hand; items from the print-making process; and multiple prints of his chef d'œuvre The Great Wave, or rather Under the Wave off Kanagawa.
When: Until the 30th of January, 10:00–17:00 (M,T,W,T,S,S), 10:00-20:30 (F) — booking in advance is strongly recommended for non-members.
Where: The British Museum (Room 90).
Why: The exhibition explores Hokusai's style towards the end of his life through some rare drawings by his own hand. It demonstrates why so few drawings by Hokusai survive by explaining the print-making process in detail. The exhibition also presents an opportunity to view multiple prints of the famous print, The Great Wave, that are not on permanent display in the museum for conservation reasons.
How: You can book tickets for the exhibition here: britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/hokusai-great-picture-book-everything. If you are unable to visit the exhibition (or you really enjoyed it), then you can buy the corresponding book (amazon.co.uk/dp/0714124893), buy other items from the exhibition shop (britishmuseumshoponline.org/exhibitions/hokusai-the-great-picture-book-of-everything.html), or watch a series of online events about the exhibition and its contents (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHcErFdjbqlybmakJWHadDgJSuD5mK2E-).
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