Decorative arts and antiques from Japan and Korea since 2004 by Luc Hédin
From May 17 to July 27, 2025, the Yamatane Art Museum in Tokyo celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Uemura Shōen, a major figure in modern Japanese painting, at...
Japanese prints, with their visual poetry and graphic refinement, fascinate art lovers worldwide. In Paris, a city of culture and collecting, both the curious and the passionate…
Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908) established himself as one of the major artists of the late 19th century, a time when Japanese prints (ukiyo-e) were undergoing profound transformation. A student of the renowned Yoshitoshi,…
Framing a Japanese print requires both adherence to conservation techniques and aesthetic enhancement. These delicate works, often created on paper…
A revolutionary composition. This print, the first in the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, marks a turning point in Japanese art. Hokusai captures the fleeting moment when a monstrous wave, with its claws…
Minamoto no Ushiwakamaru, better known as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, is one of the most famous heroes in Japanese history. Born in 1159 in Kyoto, he became…
The dragon, a symbol of strength and wisdom in Japanese art. The dragon, an emblematic figure of the Asian imagination, occupies a very special place in Japanese art. At the same time…
An age-old tradition: The tokkuri, this small, iconic bottle dedicated to sake, occupies a special place in Japanese cultural heritage. Its history dates back several centuries, perhaps even more than one…
For centuries, the moon has held a central place in Japanese culture. Whether it's the festivals dedicated to the full moon, the celebration of the equinox, or…
Acclaimed for the singularity of her world, blending melancholy and mystery, Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, represented by the Templon gallery, takes over the Grand Palais with a major exhibition. The Grand…