#Japan

Jan 3, 20211 min read

Inspiring Artist of the day - Serizawa Keisuki

Superbly drawn and full of dynamic movement, this is just fantastic! Kimono shaped comforter, Edo period, 19th century, indigo dyeing,...

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Sep 5, 20171 min read

Inspiring Artist of the day - Yayoi Kusama

Mark making impresario! Love the freedom of her work - make a mark repeat it - fill the canvas, fill the room ...why not?! Yayoi Kusama...

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May 23, 20171 min read

Inspiring Artist of the day - Ogata Kōrin

Irises by Ogata Kōrin In my bookcase is a copy of the Royal Academy catalogue for The Great Japan Exhibition, held in 1981. I went with...

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May 10, 20171 min read

Inspiring Artist of the day - Matsumoto Hoji

“Frog” by Matsumoto Hoji from a picture album, “Meika Gafu”, 1814 My all time favourite Japanese print by Matsumoto Hoji. Those of you...

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