The publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962), noting the decrease in xylographic production due to competition from photography and lithography, was the greatest promoter of the movement.
He gathered around him artists whose drawings he had made using the traditional techniques of woodblock printing methods.
The Shin Hanga exhibition is showcasing these rare Japanese prints at the Art & History Museum in Brussels until January 15th 2023.
"The exhibition is a must-see for not only enthusiasts, but also for those discovering this beautiful and rare art for the first time"
Presenting no less than 220 Japanese prints from two private collections in the Netherlands, as well as sketches, proofs and prints from the collection of the grandson of publisher Watanabe, the works will be complemented by a selection of Shin hanga prints from the rich collection of the Art & History Museum.
This exhibition is a continuation of the Ukiyo-e exhibition held at the museum back in 2016-2017, and takes up the history of traditional prints in Japan where the previous exhibition ended. The museum is collaborating with Chris Uhlenbeck, guest curator. It has also been presented at the Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst in Cologne and a reduced version was offered at the Sieboldhuis in Leiden.
Shin hanga – The New Prints of Japan 1900-1960
Itō Shinsui, Backstage, 1955 (©Private collection, The Netherlands)
The museum also offers numerous options to make your visit even more pleasant, such as guided tours, lectures and holiday courses for children. Receptions for small or large groups and for companies can be tailor-made, offering a stylish event for your guests.
Find out more about the exhibition here.
With the support of the Embassy of Japan in Belgium
The Brussels Times is an official Media Partner of this event
