Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints: Graffiti, pinups and pop art mingle with ukiyo-e prints in a dazzling exhibition
Posted in: curator, edo, hokusai, japanesesociety, printmaking, ukiyoe, woodblock As the recently appointed director of NYC’s Japan Society Gallery, Miwako Tezuka makes a resounding statement about the modern relevance of traditional Edo-era art. While introducing “Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints,” Dr. Tezuka hones in on “a contemporary sensibility,” the notion that artists across generations can…
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