Japanese Prints in York
York Art Gallery, Opening February 2026
‘Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print’ will take centre stage at York Art Gallery from 27 February – 30 August 2026 in a stunning display of Japanese art and culture. Over 100 striking and iconic works from renowned artists, including Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige and Kitagawa Utamaro, amongst many others, will create a visually impressive display and provide intriguing insight into the history and development of Japanese woodblock printing.
‘Making Waves’ will offer visitors the chance to see Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’, one of the most recognisable and celebrated artworks in the world. This original print has been generously lent to York Art Gallery by Maidstone Museum for the duration of the exhibition.
York Art Gallery - Making Waves
https://www.yorkartgallery.org.uk/exhibition/making-waves-the-art-of-japanese-woodblock-print/
