{"title":"Modern Japanese Prints - The Sosaku Hanga Movement","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"80\"\u003ePost-war independence and experimentation in Japanese printmaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eModern Japanese printmaking underwent a dramatic transformation in the post-war decades with the rise of \u003cem data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"185\"\u003esōsaku hanga\u003c\/em\u003e (創作版画) - the “creative print” movement. Centred in the heart of the \u003cem\u003eShōwa \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e(1926-1989) era\u003c\/em\u003e, unlike the collaborative model of \u003cem data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e (浮世絵) or the publisher-led approach of \u003cem data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eshin-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e (新版画), \u003cem data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"343\"\u003esōsaku hanga\u003c\/em\u003e put authorship back in the artist’s hands: conceived, carved, and printed by the same maker. Individual expression moved to the centre of practice, and the artist’s studio became the workshop and the press. Pioneering figures such as Onchi Kōshirō (恩地孝四郎), Hiratsuka Un’ichi (平塚運一), and peers who exhibited internationally helped redefine Japanese printmaking in the mid-20th century and set a new standard for artist-made editions. Their studios fostered autonomy, experimentation, mentorship, and resilient post-war networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eWhile woodblock prints remained central, artists pushed form, colour, texture, and technique - exploring silkscreen, wood-engraving, mixed processes, embossing, and innovative surface effects alongside traditional water-based printing. Subjects ranged from rural landscapes and post-war city life to abstraction and reimagined folklore, reflecting a period of rapid social change. International exhibitions, print societies, and dialogue with Western modernism expanded audiences and sharpened ideas, introducing modern Japanese prints to viewers worldwide. This collection highlights a historically pivotal era in the evolution of Japanese prints - works that bridge tradition and modernity, and form the foundations of the vitality seen in the emerging era of contemporary Japanese printmaking today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"akira-kurosaki-tale-of-the-wind","title":"Akira Kurosaki - 風のメルヘン (Tale of the Wind)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eModern | S\u003cspan\u003eōsaku Hanga\u003c\/span\u003e Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkira Kurosaki conjures invisible breezes as ribbons of color and form dance around a central, stone-textured pillar - melding his mastery of traditional mokuhanga with bold abstraction. The vivid reds, greens and neutrals play across deep blacks to create a dreamlike sense of motion and melody. 🌬️🍃\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1989 · Ed. of 120 (29\/120) (signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock. 7\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e blocks, 15 colours - p\u003c\/span\u003erinted on Echizen Hosho paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.50 cm × W: 32.75 cm (Image H: 36.75 cm × W: 25.75 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; unmarked image with crisp, bold colour; clean paper with only minor handling to outer margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eNotes: Embossed printer’s seal lower right margin. \u003cem\u003eRaisonné No. 393, (W376). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e黒崎彰の全仕事 (The Complete Works of Akira Kurosaki: Catalogue Raisonné 1965-2006). \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkira Kurosaki (1937-2019) was a pioneering mokuhanga artist who fused traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with bold abstraction and surreal landscapes, rendered in his signature deep reds, purples and blacks. A graduate of the Kyoto Institute of Technology and devoted to the sōsaku hanga ethos - overseeing every stage of production himself - he earned the Florence Biennale Gold Prize and Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure. From 1987 he taught and led the Printmaking Department at Kyoto Seika University, mentoring a generation of printmakers; his work is held by the British Museum, MoMA and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/akira-kurosaki\" title=\"黒崎彰 Akira Kurosaki (1937-2019)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Akira Kurosaki]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819615441240,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/AkiraKurosaki-TaleoftheWindThmb.jpg?v=1746356190"},{"product_id":"akira-kurosaki-harvard-university","title":"Akira Kurosaki - ハーヴァード大学 (Harvard University)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA striking fusion of cartography and collage, this 1975 print layers a meticulously carved map of Harvard with bold red and green overlays and three inset photographic vignettes - melded through woodblock and zinc relief to create a dynamic tribute to academic tradition and modern design. 🎓🗺️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1975 · Ed. of 75 (17\/75) (signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock. 5\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e blocks, 5 colours. (+photo relief (1 blocks, 1 colours)). P\u003cspan\u003erinted on Echizen Hosho paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H 48.00 cm × W 33.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eCondition: Excellent. Paper crisp with clean, sharp edges; image face unblemished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eNotes: From Kurosaki’s “America - Love \u0026amp; Peace” series in collaboration with Sohei Uchiyama (embossed S.UCHIYAMA seal, lower right). Listed in the \u003cem\u003eNational Museum of Art Osaka union catalog. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRaisonné No. 197, (W184). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e黒崎彰の全仕事 (The Complete Works of Akira Kurosaki: Catalogue Raisonné 1965-2006). \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkira Kurosaki (1937-2019) was a pioneering mokuhanga artist who fused traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with bold abstraction and surreal landscapes, rendered in his signature deep reds, purples and blacks. A graduate of the Kyoto Institute of Technology and devoted to the sōsaku hanga ethos - overseeing every stage of production himself - he earned the Florence Biennale Gold Prize and Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure. From 1987 he taught and led the Printmaking Department at Kyoto Seika University, mentoring a generation of printmakers; his work is held by the British Museum, MoMA and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"黒崎彰 Akira Kurosaki (1937-2019)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/akira-kurosaki\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Akira Kurosaki]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819683074392,"sku":"","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/AkiraKurosaki-HarvardUniversityThmb.jpg?v=1746358443"},{"product_id":"akira-kurosaki-smithsonian-museum","title":"Akira Kurosaki - スミソニアン博物館 (Smithsonian Museum)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"319\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dynamic 1975 print that layers x-ray - like skeletons of museum specimens over bold red and green fields, punctuated by silvery relief bands and inset archival vignettes - melding scientific intrigue with graphic abstraction.🦴🔬\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1975 · Ed. of 75 (signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock. 5\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e blocks, 8 colours. (+photo relief (2 blocks, 2 colours)). P\u003cspan\u003erinted on Echizen Hosho paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.00 cm × W: 33.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eCondition: Fantastic; no browning, mat burn or discoloration; paper crisp with sharp edges. **Foxing\/residue mark near the pencilled edition count (?57\/75).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eNotes: From the “America - Love \u0026amp; Peace” series, produced with Sohei Uchiyama (embossed S.UCHIYAMA seal lower right); listed in the \u003cem\u003eNational Museum of Art, Osaka union catalog. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaisonné No. 194, (W181). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e黒崎彰の全仕事 (The Complete Works of Akira Kurosaki: Catalogue Raisonné 1965-2006). \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkira Kurosaki (1937-2019) was a pioneering mokuhanga artist who fused traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with bold abstraction and surreal landscapes, rendered in his signature deep reds, purples and blacks. A graduate of the Kyoto Institute of Technology and devoted to the sōsaku hanga ethos - overseeing every stage of production himself - he earned the Florence Biennale Gold Prize and Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure. From 1987 he taught and led the Printmaking Department at Kyoto Seika University, mentoring a generation of printmakers; his work is held by the British Museum, MoMA and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"黒崎彰 Akira Kurosaki (1937-2019)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/akira-kurosaki\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Akira Kurosaki]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819703554392,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/AkiraKurosaki-SmithsonianThmb.jpg?v=1746359535"},{"product_id":"akira-kurosaki-wandering-heart","title":"Akira Kurosaki - さすらいのハート (Wandering Heart)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLayers of rugged, stone-textured peaks and ribbon-like strokes swirl beneath a stormy sky - an abstract journey of the heart that drifts between tension and release. Kurosaki’s vibrant reds, blues and purples interplay with deep grays, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. ❤️🌀\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1990 · Ed. of 150 (57\/150) (signed \u0026amp; titled in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"442\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock. 10\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e blocks, 15 colours - p\u003c\/span\u003erinted on Echizen Hosho paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eDimensions: Image H: 21.00 cm × W: 19.75 cm (Sheet H: 31.00 cm × W: 27.50 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eCondition: Good; image face clean; minor handling creases to paper margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"645\"\u003eNotes: Embossed seal lower right margin. \u003cem\u003eRaisonné No. 413, (W396). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e黒崎彰の全仕事 (The Complete Works of Akira Kurosaki: Catalogue Raisonné 1965-2006). \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkira Kurosaki (1937-2019) was a pioneering mokuhanga artist who fused traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with bold abstraction and surreal landscapes, rendered in his signature deep reds, purples and blacks. A graduate of the Kyoto Institute of Technology and devoted to the sōsaku hanga ethos - overseeing every stage of production himself - he earned the Florence Biennale Gold Prize and Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure. From 1987 he taught and led the Printmaking Department at Kyoto Seika University, mentoring a generation of printmakers; his work is held by the British Museum, MoMA and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"黒崎彰 Akira Kurosaki (1937-2019)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/akira-kurosaki\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Akira Kurosaki]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819721609560,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Akira_Kurosaki_-_Wandering_Heart_Thmb.jpg?v=1754153309"},{"product_id":"ay-o-olympic-indoor-games-c","title":"Ay-O - オリンピック - 室内競技C (Olympic Games - Indoor Games C)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"285\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Ay-O’s vibrant 1988 Olympic Games suite, this dynamic silkscreen captures the fluid grace of indoor athleticism - perhaps rhythmic gymnastics - through undulating bands of rainbow colour and a ribbon-wielding gymnast in motion.🤸🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 100 (93\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 76.00 cm × W: 56.00 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; as new, unblemished with vivid, archival inks; paper crisp \u0026amp; bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 610 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982-2000; one of thirteen designs commemorating the 1988 Seoul Summer \u0026amp; Calgary Winter Games. 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Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819861004632,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-OlympicGames-IndoorGamesCThmb.jpg?v=1746364531"},{"product_id":"ay-o-olympic-indoor-games-b","title":"Ay-O - オリンピック - 室内競技B (Olympic Games - Indoor Games B)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo gymnasts soar through concentric rainbow bands, set against a stylized stadium of cheering spectators rendered in vibrant forms - Ay-O’s dynamic colour rhythms and playful crowd create an exhilarating sense of athletic spectacle.🤸🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 100 (93\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 76.00 cm × W: 56.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; unblemished with strong, bright colour; paper clean, crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 609 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982-2000; one of thirteen designs commemorating the 1988 Seoul Summer \u0026amp; Calgary Winter Games. \u003cspan\u003ePublished by Borjeson Gallery, Sweden. (BORJESON画廊 (スウェーデン)).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820077896024,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-OlympicGames-IndoorGamesBThmb.jpg?v=1746366058"},{"product_id":"ay-o-olympic-games-wrestling","title":"Ay-O - オリンピック - レスリング (Olympic Games - Wrestling)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"228\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Ay-O’s Olympic Games series, two wrestlers intertwine in a kaleidoscope of concentric rainbow bands - each gradated hue amplifying the sport’s tension, strength and drama. \u003c\/em\u003e🤼🌈\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 100 (93\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 76.00 cm × W: 56.00 cm. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; as new - unblemished with vivid, archival inks; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 611 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982-2000; one of thirteen designs commemorating the 1988 Seoul Summer \u0026amp; Calgary Winter Games. \u003cspan\u003ePublished by Borjeson Gallery, Sweden. (BORJESON画廊 (スウェーデン)).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820170596696,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-OlympicGames-WrestlingThmb.jpg?v=1746367023"},{"product_id":"ay-o-anger-red","title":"Ay-O - 怒(赤色バック) - (Anger (Red Background))","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O’s iconic cat series returns in this 2001 print, where a snarling feline head bursts from a vivid red field in layered rainbow hues. Building on the popularity of his 1978 works “ねこ” (Cat), “あくび” (Yawn) and “叫び” (Scream), he revisited the motif in a suite of 2001 prints - this one (Raisonné No. 913) stands out for its fierce expression and saturated colour, making it a highly sought-after piece in his catalogue. 😾🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 2001 · Ed. of 100 (45\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"668\" data-start=\"602\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Arches paper, printed by Tokuzo Okabe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"671\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H 36.00 cm × W 30.90 cm; Image H 23.00 cm × W 21.20 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; image face unmarked with vibrant, saturated colour; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eNotes: Part of Ay-O’s 2001 cat series (#909–914), this “Anger” print (#913) is listed in Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 2000–2011 (epjp\/ePublishing, 2012).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820262445400,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-Anger_Red_Thmb.jpg?v=1746368216"},{"product_id":"ay-o-anger-black","title":"Ay-O - 怒(黒色バック) - (Anger (Black Background))","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"488\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O’s 2001 cat series reaches its dramatic finale in this snarling rainbow-striped feline head set against a deep black field. Building on the success of his 1978 works “ねこ” (Cat), “あくび” (Yawn) and “叫び” (Scream), he returned to the motif with six new prints—this “Anger (Black Background)” (Raisonné No. 914) stands out for its intense contrast and vivid hues, making it a highly sought-after piece in his catalogue.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e 😾🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 2001 · Ed. of 100 (45\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Arches paper, printed by Tokuzo Okabe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 36.00 cm × W: 30.90 cm; Image H: 23.00 cm × W: 21.20 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; image face unmarked with vibrant, saturated colour; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eNotes: Part of Ay-O’s 2001 cat suite (#909–914); listed as Raisonné No. 914 in Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 2000–2011 (epjp\/ePublishing, 2012).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820285022552,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-Anger_Black_Thmb.jpg?v=1746368911"},{"product_id":"ay-o-do-not-look-back","title":"Ay-O - Do Not Look Back","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"357\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA mesmerising rainbow-striped cat sits poised against a vivid cobalt blue field, its head turned forward in a moment of quiet tension - beckoning viewers to meet its gaze rather than look back. Rendered in Ay-O’s signature gradated bands of colour, this 2001 print balances serene composure with underlying energy. 🐱✨\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 2001 · Ed. of 200 (81\/200) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Arches paper, printed by Tokuzo Okabe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 46.30 cm × W: 34.70 cm (Image H: 35.00 cm × W: 25.00 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; image face unmarked with vibrant, saturated colours; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact (minor handling crease to lower left corner).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eNotes: Part of Ay-O’s 2001 cat suite (#909–914), this “Do Not Look Back” (#912) follows his acclaimed 1978 feline series (“ねこ,” “あくび,” “叫び”). Listed as Raisonné No. 912 in Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 2000–2011 (epjp\/ePublishing, 2012).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820321984856,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-DoNotLookBackThmb.jpg?v=1746369622"},{"product_id":"ay-o-cat-vs-butterfly","title":"Ay-O - 猫 vs. 胡蝶 (Cat vs Butterfly)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this vivid 2001 silkscreen, Ay-O reimagines an Edo-period classic - Suzuki Harunobu’s “A Cat and Butterflies” - through his signature rainbow gradations. A curious cat gazes upward at a fluttering butterfly, all set against a deep cobalt field. This companion piece to “春信 vs. 北斎” (Harunobu vs. Hokusai, #910) blends historical homage with modern vibrancy and appears in a smaller edition run, making it especially collectible. 🐱🦋\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 2001 · Ed. of 80 (37\/80) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Arches paper, printed by Tokuzo Okabe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 38.00 cm × W: 28.00 cm (Image H: 27.50 cm × W: 21.00 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; unmarked image with vivid, saturated colour; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 911 in Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 2000–2011 (epjp\/ePublishing, 2012).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820434674008,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-CatvsButterflyThmb.jpg?v=1746370848"},{"product_id":"ay-o-cat","title":"Ay-O - ねこ (Cat)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"393\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of Ay-O’s earliest explorations of his now-legendary rainbow motif, this 1978 screenprint portrays Jiro, his beloved Russian Blue, in vibrant gradations that trace the cat’s contours against a rich, dark field. Printed on fine Fabriano paper in Tokyo and embossed with the “Gendai Hanga Center” seal, it captures Jiro’s poised calm and subtle personality. 🎨😺\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Ed. of 500 (410\/500) (editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Fabriano paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.00 cm × W: 34.50 cm; Image H: 35.00 cm × W: 23.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eCondition: Brilliant, clean \u0026amp; crisp image with luminescent rainbow colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eNotes: Embossed “Gendai Hanga Center, Tokyo Japan” seal lower left. This print (Raisonné No. 341-A) launched Ay-O’s celebrated Jiro series—followed by “あくび” (Yawn, No. 342) and “叫び” (Scream, No. 344)—and was issued in a larger run of 500 due to popular demand. (\u003cem\u003eReference: 虹 -靉嘔版画全作品集 1954-1979. 久保貞次郎編 | Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonne 1954-1979. Compiled by Sadajiro Kubo | Published by: 叢文社 Sohbun-sha Publishing Company)).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820485726552,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-CatThmb.jpg?v=1746372846"},{"product_id":"ay-o-rainbow-rousseau","title":"Ay-O - RAINBOW ROUSSEAUのピエール・ロティ氏の猫 (MIXバック) - (RAINBOW ROUSSEAU - Pierre Loti's Cat)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"452\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O playfully transforms Henri Rousseau’s famed “Portrait of Mr. X (Pierre Loti)” by replacing the original tabby with a rainbow-banded feline seated on a plush cushion, all set against a rich mustard-gold backdrop. The cat’s layered hues echo Ay-O’s signature color rhythms, while the nod to the French naval officer and connoisseur of cats adds a dash of art-historical wit. 🐱🌈🖼️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1999 · Ed. of 100 (24\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen on Arches paper, printed by Tokuzo Okabe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 39.40 cm × W: 32.50 cm; Image H: 26.50 cm × W: 21.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished image; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eNotes: Mustard-background variant (MIXバック) – Raisonné No. 889 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982–2000 (Abe Publishing, 2004). The original Rousseau portrait lies in the Kunsthaus Zurich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820509876568,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-PierreLoti_sCatThmb.jpg?v=1746374369"},{"product_id":"ay-o-olympic-games-womens-100m","title":"Ay-O - オリンピック - 女子100メートル (Olympic Games - Women's 100M)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"363\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O captures the explosive speed and power of a sprinter mid-stride, her form sliced into undulating bands of rainbow colour that echo the electric energy of the Olympic track. The horizontal gradations convey the rush of motion as she blurs past the finish line, a vibrant celebration of athletic grace. \u003c\/em\u003e🏃🌈\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 100 (93\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 56.00 cm × W: 76.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; as new - unblemished with vivid inks; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 612 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982-2000 (Abe Publishing, 2004); one of thirteen designs commemorating the 1988 Seoul Summer and Calgary Winter Games.\u003cspan\u003e Published by Borjeson Gallery, Sweden. (BORJESON画廊 (スウェーデン)).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820598481240,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-OlympicGames-Womens100mThmb.jpg?v=1746375671"},{"product_id":"ay-o-olympic-games-alpine-skiing","title":"Ay-O - オリンピック - 滑降 (Olympic Games - Alpine Skiing)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O’s rainbow-striped skier leans into a turn, carving through fresh powder as bands of colour slice diagonally across the slope - evoking both the athlete’s explosive momentum and the crisp chill of high-altitude air. 🎿🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 100 (85\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"388\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 56.00 cm × W: 76.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; as new - unblemished with vivid inks; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 614 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982-2000 (Abe Publishing, 2004); one of thirteen designs commemorating the 1988 Seoul Summer and Calgary Winter Games. Published by Borjeson Gallery, Sweden. (BORJESON画廊 (スウェーデン)).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54820647436632,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-OlympicGames-AlpineSkiingThmb.jpg?v=1746376586"},{"product_id":"ay-o-sumo","title":"Ay-O - 角力 (Sumo)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo rikishi lock in a powerful clinch, their massive forms sculpted by Ay-O’s signature concentric rainbow bands that cascade across the dohyo - an electrifying homage to Utagawa Kunisada’s classic ukiyo-e triptych. 🤼🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1984 · Ed. of 120 (42\/120) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 55.75 cm × W: 90.00 cm; Image H: 40.00 cm × W: 82.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; unblemished with vivid inks; paper clean \u0026amp; crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eNotes: Ay-O signs in print both 香蝶楼国貞画 “Kôchôrô Kunisada ga” \u0026amp; 虹 靉嘔 (Rainbow Ay-O) to the image. Listed as Raisonné No. 527 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982–2000 (Abe Publishing, 2004).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54821466407256,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-SumoThmb.jpg?v=1746391345"},{"product_id":"ay-o-philosopher","title":"Ay-O - 哲学者 (Philosopher)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"340\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O brings the “Owl of Athena” to life in spectral colour, layering concentric bands of rainbow hues to sculpt the bird’s piercing gaze and feathery texture. This playful yet majestic image marries mythic symbolism - wisdom, insight and the pursuit of truth - with Ay-O’s signature vibrancy. 🦉🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1986 · Ed. of 200 (143\/200) (editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 56.00 cm × W: 38.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eCondition: Lovely; colours bright and crisp, paper sharp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eNotes: Embossed “Gendai Hanga Center, Tokyo Japan” seal lower left. Listed as Raisonné No. 571 in Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1982–2000 (Abe Publishing, 2004).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54821557764440,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-PhilosopherThmb.jpg?v=1746392882"},{"product_id":"ay-o-peacock-time-b","title":"Ay-O - くじゃくの時間 B (Peacock Time B)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"520\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduced in 1977 as the middle work of Ay-O’s three-print “Peacock Time” suite (A–C, Raisonné Nos. 321–323), this screenprint expands on his 1976 Peacock I \u0026amp; II (#310–311). The peacock unfurls its tail in a fan of scalloped rainbow arcs - from fiery red through golden yellow to deep violet - truly “pulling the viewer’s spirit far beyond the sky.” A nod to decorative traditions (Ohara Koson’s peacocks, for example), rendered here in Ay-O’s unmistakeable spectrum. 🦚🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1977 · Ed. of 90 (56\/90) (signed, editioned \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eMedium: Screenprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet 76.0 × 56.0 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; colours vivid and unblemished; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eNotes: Raisonné No. 322 (虹 -靉嘔版画全作品集 1954-1979. 久保貞次郎編 | Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonne 1954-1979. Compiled by Sadajiro Kubo | Published by: 叢文社 Sohbun-sha Publishing Company)).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54821575688536,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-PeacockThmb.jpg?v=1746394553"},{"product_id":"ay-o-monami","title":"Ay-O - モナミ (Monami)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"354\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo rainbow-banded kittens sit side by side - one gently nuzzling the other - in this 1988 Ay-O print. Its title, “Monami,” comes from the French mon ami (“my friend”). Issued in an edition of 500 to satisfy demand for his beloved feline works, it glows with vivid, luminescent colour. 🐱❤️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1988 · Ed. of 500 (8\/500) (signed, editioned, \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 22.00 cm × W: 31.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eCondition: Brilliant, clean \u0026amp; crisp image; bright, luminescent colours; paper fresh \u0026amp; unmarked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eNotes: Follows Ay-O’s celebrated 1978 cat series—“ねこ” (Cat), “あくび” (Yawn) and “叫び” (Scream); listed as Raisonné No. 615 in 虹―靉嘔版画全作品集 1954–1979 (Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1954–1979), compiled by Sadajiro Kubo; Sohbun-sha, 1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54835685523800,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O_-_Monami_Thmb.jpg?v=1746611499"},{"product_id":"ay-o-rainbow-angel","title":"Ay-O - Rainbow Angel","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"399\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAy-O traced the silhouette of his daughter Hanako (four months old) as she lay on the floor, then transformed her form into a soaring angel of pure spectrum. Horizontal bands of rainbow colour fill the background and define the figure’s wings, body and raised hand - an intimate birth-tribute rendered in 1971’s gentle yet radiant palette. 👶🌈\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1971 · Ed. of 55 (54\/55) (signed, editioned, \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 76.00 cm × W: 56.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eCondition: Fantastic for its age; very minor fading to the brightest hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eNotes: Drawing inspiration from work by 野田哲也 (Tetsuya Noda) capturing his own newborn, Ay-O traced Hanako’s shape and created two rainbow-coloured tributes—“Rainbow Baby” (Raisonné No. 199) and this “Rainbow Angel” (Raisonné No. 200). Documented in 虹のかなたに―靉嘔AY-O回顧 (Over the Rainbow: Ay-O Retrospective 1960–2006), plate 43. Listed as Raisonné No. 200 in 虹―靉嘔版画全作品集 1954–1979 (compiled by Sadajiro Kubo; Sohbun-sha, 1979).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\" title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54835946553688,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-o-RainbowAngelThmb.jpg?v=1746612429"},{"product_id":"ay-o-rainbow-xx","title":"Ay-O - Rainbow XX","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Silkscreen Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"415\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo rainbow-striped, Martian–jellyfish hybrids stand side by side, their elongated tentacles intertwined against a background of horizontal spectrum bands - from rich reds at the top to deep blues at the bottom. This 1975 print reflects Ay-O’s childhood fascination with space creatures and jellyfish, evolving his beloved Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Rainbow characters into cosmic beings. 🛸🐙\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"419\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1975 · Ed. of 100 (20\/100) (editioned, signed \u0026amp; dated in pencil; “Printed by K. Sukeda” noted in pencil on verso).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eMedium: Silkscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 56.00 cm × H: 75.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eCondition: Fair; presents beautifully despite age-related ink mottling\/paling; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"748\"\u003eNotes: Part of a nostalgic series that began with “Well, Well, Well” (Raisonné No. 274, 1974) and continued with “Rainbow X (R–V)” \u0026amp; “(V–R)” (Nos. 280 \u0026amp; 281) in 1975. Ay-O may have exhibited these designs earlier at a “One Man Show” at Fukuoka City Art Museum (Feb. 11-20, 1972) [plate 48], per 虹のかなたに―靉嘔AY-O回顧 (Over the Rainbow: Ay-O Retrospective 1960–2006). Listed as Raisonné No. 279 in 虹―靉嘔版画全作品集 1954-1979 (Rainbow Rainbow: Ay-O’s Rainbow Prints Catalogue Raisonné 1954–1979).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAy-O (born 1931) is a seminal figure in postwar Japanese avant-garde art, celebrated for his immersive “Rainbow” series of vibrant paintings, silkscreens and installations. Early influences included the Demokrato Artist Association and the Society for Creative Art Education, which fostered his experimental spirit. In the 1960s he joined George Maciunas’s Fluxus movement, collaborating with Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and Claes Oldenburg on boundary-pushing performances. Ay-O’s playful, multi-sensory use of gradated colour has earned him international acclaim, with major exhibitions at the National Museum of Asian Art (Washington, D.C.) and Kunsthal Aarhus, and works held in the British Museum, MoMA (New York) and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. \u003ca title=\"靉嘔 Ay-O (1931-Present)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/ay-o\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Ay-O]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836073103704,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/Ay-O-RainbowXXThmb.jpg?v=1746613461"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-house-in-shiba","title":"Clifton Karhu - 芝大門の家 (House In Shiba)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1981 woodblock vividly captures Tokyo’s Tolman Collection gallery - housed in a converted teahouse in Shiba - depicting its traditional machiya façade, intricate lattices and lush greenery in warm earth tones and crisp detail. \u003c\/em\u003e🏮🖼️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1981 · Ed. of 100 (24\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 47.00 cm × W: 47.75 cm; Image H: 40.50 cm × W: 40.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"556\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; rich, unblemished colours; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"642\"\u003eNotes: This print honors the Tolman Collection gallery - founded in 1972 by Norman and Mary Tolman and opened in this former Shiba teahouse on October 1, 1981 - celebrated for its gracious hospitality, distinctive signage, lush plantings and meticulously curated exhibitions. The gallery’s early championing of Karhu’s work helped introduce his modern woodblock art to a global audience, and this depiction stands as a testament to their enduring collaboration and shared passion for contemporary Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836600635736,"sku":"","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-HouseInShibaThmb.jpg?v=1746620495"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-gion-matsuri-carts","title":"Clifton Karhu - Gion Matsuri Carts","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1978 woodblock depicts Kyoto’s famed Gion Matsuri summer festival: lantern-lit yamaboko floats parading beneath a full moon, surrounded by kimono-clad townspeople. His bold outlines and jewel-toned palette evoke both the pageantry and devotional roots of this historic purification rite. \u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🎋🛞\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Ed. of 100 (71\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"522\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 45.25 cm × W: 44.50 cm; Image H: 35.25 cm × W: 35.25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"616\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colour; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact with only very minor browning to outer margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eNotes: The Gion Matsuri festival (祇園祭) dates to 869 CE as a healing ritual and now unfolds each July with a grand month-long yamaboko junko parade (山鉾巡行). Karhu’s interpretation marries traditional craftsmanship with his signature modern style, capturing the elegance of textiles, carvings and painted panels that adorn each float.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836756644184,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-GionMatsuriCartsThmb.jpg?v=1746623454"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-nanzenji-shoinan","title":"Clifton Karhu - Nanzenji Shoinan","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"507\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1983 woodblock evokes autumn at Shoinan - the southern study hall of Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, one of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples founded in 1291 by Emperor Kameyama and head of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen - rendering its stone gate and timber architecture framed by a blaze of red and orange foliage. His crisp outlines and layered color blocks convey both the building’s solidity and the season’s vibrant transition. \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e 🍂🏯\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 100 (15\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 37.50 cm × W: 48.00 cm; Image H: 30.50 cm × W: 40.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eCondition: Beautiful; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eNotes: Issued in 1983 alongside a Kyoto Print Collection featuring works by Tomikichiro Tokuriki, Clifton Karhu and Masao Ido - each capturing a distinct facet of Kyoto’s seasonal beauty and architectural elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836966981976,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-NanzenjiShoinanThmb.jpg?v=1746625194"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-senzaki-yagoro","title":"Clifton Karhu - Chushingura Senzaki Yagoro","description":"\u003ch6\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1966 print offers a formal, modern portrait of Senzaki Yagorô Noriyasu - warrior-poet and one of the Forty-Seven Ronin - dressed in kimono and holding a finely detailed kiseru (煙管) tobacco pipe, a symbol of status in early 17th-century Japan. 🏯🗡️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1966 · Ed. of 50 (1\/50) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 28.25 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Lovely; no marks or blemishes; colour remains strong and vibrant; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact - general age-related toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: This work belongs to the celebrated Chushingura (忠臣蔵, “Treasury of Loyal Retainers”) tradition - also known in the West as the Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin - commemorating the rōnin’s vengeance for their lord Asano Naganori, whose memorial sits at Tokyo’s Sengakuji Temple. Karhu’s portrayal echoes the classic ukiyo-e series Biographies of Loyal and Righteous Samurai (誠忠義士傳) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, particularly the renditions of Senzaki Yagorô, while the inclusion of the kiseru pipe underscores the samurai’s cultured refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54838921757016,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-ChushinguraSenzakiYagoroThmb.jpg?v=1746648516"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-shimogawara-cho","title":"Clifton Karhu - Shimogawara Cho","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1985 print leads you down Shimogawara Cho, a narrow alley in Kyoto’s historic Gion district. Warm earth-toned townhouses, their stone walls and shoji lattice screens crisply defined, flank the intimate passage, capturing a moment of timeless urban tranquility. 🏯🌙\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 100 (59\/100) (signed in pencil, lower right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"428\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"461\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 68.00 cm × H: 26.50 cm; Sheet W: 73.00 cm × H: 31.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"547\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; image unmarked with crisp colours; paper edges sharp \u0026amp; intact, with faint mat burn from previous framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eNotes: A beautifully intimate scene of traditional stone-walled, shoji-screened townhouses along one of Gion’s most atmospheric lanes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839278076248,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-ShimogawaraChoThmb.jpg?v=1746649371"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-eigamura","title":"Clifton Karhu - Eigamura","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1983 woodblock shows a kimono-clad couple pausing outside Toei Uzumasi Eigamura (東映太秦映画村), Kyoto’s immersive Edo-period film theme park. His crisp black outlines and rich colour fields capture the wooden façades, lantern banners and nostalgic atmosphere of live movie sets. 🎥🗾\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"354\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 150 (15\/150) (signed, titled \u0026amp; editioned in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"445\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 38.00 cm × W: 47.50 cm; Image H: 30.50 cm × W: 40.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean, crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eNotes: Depicts Toei Uzumasi Eigamura (東映太秦映画村), established 1975, where visitors wander live Edo-period sets, attractions and ongoing historical dramas. Issued in 1983 alongside a Kyoto Print Collection featuring works by Tomikichiro Tokuriki, Clifton Karhu and Masao Ido - each capturing a distinct facet of Kyoto’s seasonal beauty and architectural elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839351378264,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-EigamuraThmb.jpg?v=1746650005"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-midorogaike","title":"Clifton Karhu - Midorogaike","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1983 woodblock portrays Midorogaike pond - one of Japan’s oldest natural ponds - framed by reeds and floating islands of organic material, brimming with ancient flora, fauna and a touch of eerie folklore. 👻🏞️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 50 (3\/50) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"363\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"396\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 25.5 cm × H: 25.5 cm; Sheet W: 31.5 cm × H: 31.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"478\"\u003eCondition: Strong, vibrant colours with no fading or mat burn; clean image; few foxing spots in margins; evidence of prior tape residue verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eNotes: Midorogaike is famed not only for its ancient ecosystem - protected as a Natural Conservation Monument since 1988 - but also for eerie local lore. Villagers speak of white mists rising at dusk, ghostly lantern lights drifting across the water and the mournful calls of unseen frogs. By night the pond is said to echo with restless spirits, its floating islands whispered to be the staging ground for yokai gatherings under a moonlit sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843467563352,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-MidorogaikeThmb.jpg?v=1746720507"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-ginza-synchromy","title":"Clifton Karhu - Ginza Synchromy","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"230\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1979 print is a dazzling time-capsule of Ginza in the late 1970s, weaving a quilt of its neon-lit landmarks against a deepening twilight sky. 🏙️🌃⏰🛍️🌐⌚\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1979 · Ed. of 100 (1\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 53.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Sheet W: 60.50 cm × H: 44.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eCondition: Colours remain intense and vibrant. General browning to the paper - more pronounced verso. Image otherwise unblemished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eNotes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWako\/Hattori Clock Tower (和光・服部時計塔): The timeless symbol of Ginza rising at the center of the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinza Mitsukoshi (銀座三越): The venerable department store, its historic logo front and center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorinaga Globe (銀座の地球儀): The postwar Morinaga confectionery globe that crowned the Nachi-Fujikoshi Building until 1983.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega Boutique: The luxury watchmaker’s signature logo glimpsed amid the neon glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSan-Ai Dream Center (三愛ビル): The 1932 cylindrical corner landmark—then bearing Mitsubishi’s diamond emblem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinza Kyukyodo (鳩屋): The incense and stationery purveyor, identified by its dove-crested six-square emblem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnkyo Signage: A flash of consumer-electronics branding hidden in the upper registers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Gems: Keep an eye out for AOR electronics and bank signs peeking through the urban tapestry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis vibrant composition celebrates Ginza’s high-end dining, shopping and entertainment district in a single, electrifying vista - Karhu’s modernist homage to Tokyo’s most illustrious quarter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843769422168,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-GinzaSynchromyThmb.jpg?v=1746721764"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-shimoda","title":"Clifton Karhu - Shimoda","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"59\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1978 woodblock captures a tranquil sunrise (or sunset) on the shores of Shimoda, Izu Peninsula, with rugged islets glowing against an orange sky, framed by stylized pine branches and coastal foliage. \u003c\/em\u003e🌅🌲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Ed. of 100 (43\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 35.50 cm × H: 35.50 cm; Sheet W: 47.00 cm × H: 45.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; clean image edge; slight handling creases to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"747\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eNotes: A warming palette of orange, green and yellow evokes the calm beauty of Shimoda’s coastal landscape in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843864940888,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-ShimodaThmb.jpg?v=1746722698"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-katsura-moonlight","title":"Clifton Karhu - Katsura Moonlight","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"331\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1982 woodblock offers a serene, moonlit vista of the Katsura Imperial Palace’s famed Tsukimidai (月見台) moon-viewing veranda at the Koshoin (古書院), gazing through the aligned Shoin drawing rooms toward the illuminated Chu-Shoin (中書院) and Shin-Goten (新御殿). \u003c\/em\u003e☾🏯\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1982 · Ed. of 100 (8\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 48.00 cm × W: 37.75 cm; Image H: 40.00 cm × W: 30.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eCondition: Near-archival; pristine and unmarked, with vibrant colour, clean paper and only two faint browning spots at the left margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eNotes: Karhu’s Katsura series celebrates Kyoto’s crown-jewel of architecture, the 17th-century Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮) - a retreat designed by Prince Hachijō Toshihito (1579–1629) for formal moon-viewing and entertainment. Across his late 1970s - early 1980s prints, Karhu explored the palace’s decorative gardens, ponds, stone lanterns, bridges and tea houses in every season and weather. His quintessential composition, captured here in Katsura Moonlight, frames the palace’s three aligned shoin rooms from the Koshoin’s veranda under a winter moon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1556\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis iconic print was chosen to illustrate the cover of Mary \u0026amp; Norman Tolman’s 1982 volume People Who Make Japanese Prints: A Personal Glimpse, making an original “Katsura Moonlight” alongside a limited-edition copy of the book a coveted centrepiece for any Karhu collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843991851352,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-KatsuraMoonlightThmb.jpg?v=1746723451"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-ichiriki-noren","title":"Clifton Karhu - Ichiriki Noren","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"240\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1982 woodblock captures the iconic noren curtain of Kyoto’s exclusive Ichiriki Ochaya in Gion, deep evening hues offset by the noren’s bold circular Zen form. \u003c\/em\u003e🍵🔴\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: Artist Proof 2 (AP2) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 40.50 cm × H: 40.50 cm; Sheet W: 47.50 cm × H: 47.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eCondition: Very good; rich, unblemished tones; minimal foxing pinholes to sky; slight paper browning \u0026amp; prior mounting residue verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eNotes: Ichiriki Ochaya (一力茶屋) is Kyoto’s most prestigious, invitation-only teahouse, where red-walled façades, lattice windows, noren curtains and angled bamboo skirts (犬矢来, inu-yarai) shield geisha and guests from prying eyes and ears. Uniquely, Karhu depicts the noren bearing an ensō (円相) - the Zen circle - rather than the usual “一力” character, adding meditative depth to this masterful portrayal of Gion’s hidden elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54844140618072,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-IchirikiNorenThmb.jpg?v=1746725156"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-gion-shadows","title":"Clifton Karhu - Gion Shadows","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1985 woodblock shows the play of light and shadow on a Gion machiya façade, where latticed windows and angled bamboo skirts (犬矢来) cast geometric patterns across the building.\u003c\/em\u003e 🏮🌒\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 100 (30\/100) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 25.25 cm × H: 25.25 cm; Sheet W: 32.00 cm × H: 32.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eCondition: Clear, unblemished image; faint browning and foxing to margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"554\"\u003eNotes: This print captures Karhu’s fascination with Gion’s hidden world. The traditional inu-yarai bamboo fences - originally used to protect earthen walls - here serve to conceal patrons within from prying eyes, while the resulting shadows lend the scene its quietly intimate, secretive atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\" title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54844379758936,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-GionShadowsThmb.jpg?v=1746887816"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-kyoto-roofs-japan","title":"Clifton Karhu - Kyoto Roofs - Japan","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1966 woodblock offers a sweeping aerial view of Kyoto’s interlocking tile roofs in layered blues, each carved with rhythmic precision, while windows glow soft with a golden warmth below - an intimate flicker of domestic life set against the cool expanse of ancient rooftops - inviting the viewer to imagine the world unfolding within those hidden chambers.\u003c\/em\u003e 🏠🌃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1966 · Ed. of 25 (15\/25) (titled, editioned \u0026amp; signed in pencil to plate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eDimensions: Image W: 66.00 cm × H: 51.00 cm; Sheet W: 69.00 cm × H: 54.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCondition: Very fine; vibrant, unblemished colours with no fading, foxing, folds or creases; paper crisp with only subtle print impression and faint verso bleed-through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eNotes: An exceptionally rare large-format work from Karhu’s early rooftop series - preceding his celebrated Roofs, Roofs, Roofs (1968), Muromachi Roofs (1978) and Nishijin Roofs (1983) - this print’s edition of just 25 makes it particularly prized. The complex tapestry of tile patterns and that single glowing window capture both the quietude and architectural rhythm of Kyoto’s historic cityscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855201587544,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-KyotoRoofs-JapanThmb.jpg?v=1746889322"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-year-of-the-pig","title":"Clifton Karhu - Year of the Pig - \"All Push For A Posh Year\"","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s dynamic banner print pairs playful English wordplay with a stylized boar, heralding the Year of the Pig\/Boar in an exuberant Zodiac composition. \u003c\/em\u003e🐗🎉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: c. 1995? · Artist’s Edition of 100 (41\/100) (signed in pencil, lower left).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. W: 63.00 cm × H: 20.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vivid, unblemished colours; paper edges clean \u0026amp; intact; faint corner tape residue front \u0026amp; verso; a few tiny pin-hole foxing spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"593\"\u003eNotes: This mural-style banner is part of Karhu’s late-’80s–’90s Zodiac series, where each print celebrates its animal with bold lines and vibrant panels. The phrase “All Push For A Posh Year” cleverly riffs on the boar’s forward charge, promising prosperity and good fortune ahead. Karhu’s energetic composition and calligraphic flourishes make this a festive centerpiece for any collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855800750424,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-AllPushForAPoshYearThmb.jpg?v=1746890785"},{"product_id":"clifton-karhu-warajiya","title":"Clifton Karhu - Warajiya","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu’s 1985 woodblock frames the noren-screened entrance of Warajiya, Kyoto’s historic unagi restaurant, revealing its cobbled path and hint of a tranquil garden.\u003c\/em\u003e 🍽️🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"238\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 100 (37\/100) (signed in pencil, lower right).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"355\"\u003eDimensions: Image H: 30.5 cm × W: 30.5 cm; Sheet H: 38.0 cm × W: 40.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; image clear and unblemished; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eNotes: Karhu created a series on Kyoto’s celebrated unagi (eel) restaurants - this print and its companion Edogawa are part of that group. Warajiya, founded in 1624, is renowned for its unagi hotpot and congee, set beside a Zen garden just steps from Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂). The composition - focusing on the weathered wood frame, noren curtain and cobbled entrance - captures both the restaurant’s centuries-old heritage and its serene setting within Kyoto’s temple precincts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClifton Karhu (1927-2007) was an American-born woodblock printmaker who spent most of his life in Kyoto. His bold lines and vivid colours captured the character of Kyoto’s machiya townhouses and quiet backstreets, earning him recognition both in Japan and internationally. His works are held in major museum collections around the world. Karhu’s legacy lives on through his family and The Tolman Collection, his long-time representatives. Today, his son Joel Karhu continues the tradition with a striking printmaking practice of his own. \u003ca title=\"クリフトン・カーフ Clifton Karhu (1927-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/clifton-karhu\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Clifton Karhu]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855957971288,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/CliftonKarhu-WarajiyaThmb.jpg?v=1746904884"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-flowers-driftwood","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 花と流木 (Flowers \u0026 Driftwood)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1975 print juxtaposes a weathered driftwood branch with a vivid floral still life - its gnarled grain set against a red rose and pink carnations, each petal and knot rendered with crisp carving and layered color blocks that emphasize texture and form. \u003c\/em\u003e🌹🌸🪵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1975 · Ed. of 100 (15\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.75 cm; Image W: 33.00 cm × H: 24.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eCondition: Excellent for its age; unblemished image, strong, unfaded colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact with light overall toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eNotes: An early work by Kitaoka, this piece balances the rugged character of driftwood with the softness of roses and carnations. A subtle metallic shimmer in the background enhances the interplay between natural forms and delicate blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54869944729944,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-Flowers_DriftwoodThmb.jpg?v=1747078064"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-driftwood-on-rocky-shore","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 磯の流木 (Driftwood on Rocky Shore)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"422\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1963 print places a bleached, weathered log against a painstakingly rendered rocky shore, where countless tiny hatch marks evoke the textured bed of tidal stones and pebbles. Bright yellow highlights - traces of seaweed or evening light - dot both wood and rock, lending the composition a quiet, liminal glow between land and sea.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🪵🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1963 · Ed. of 100 (25\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 42.50 cm × H: 52.50 cm; Image W: 34.75 cm × H: 44.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous for an early piece; strong, vibrant colour; few faint foxing spots to margins; paper clean \u0026amp; sharp with minor crimping at lower right and faint tape residue at upper corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eNotes: An early work by Kitaoka, this piece explores the interplay of organic form and geological texture. The driftwood’s sinuous curves contrast with the shore’s fractured planes, while the subtle yellow accents suggest the sea’s memory stamped onto both wood and stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54875451097432,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-DriftwoodonRockyShoreThmb.jpg?v=1747151058"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-matsuyama-castle","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 松山城 (紫竹門) (Matsuyama Castle)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1991 woodblock depicts Matsuyama Castle’s Tonashi Gate with crisply carved stone and timber, the open entrance framing vivid greenery beyond. One of Japan’s few remaining original castles, Matsuyama Castle lies atop Mount Katsuyama and overlooks the town below \u0026amp; out toward the Seto Inland sea. A fabulous place to also view Cherry Blossom in the March\/April months.\u003c\/em\u003e 🏯\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1991 · Ed. of 150 (59\/150) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 37.00 cm × H: 47.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colour; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eNotes: Kitaoka focuses on the Tonashi Gate’s structural details - the solid stone foundation, weathered wooden beams and sculpted roof tiles that guard the castle’s inner grounds. A tall pine trunk stands in the foreground, its textured bark mirroring the gate’s patina. Through the open portal, a burst of green and gold suggests the seasonal gardens or courtyard just beyond. Layered carving and subtle shifts in hue underscore the gate’s function as both barrier and threshold, inviting the viewer to imagine the hidden spaces it protects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54875538424152,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MatsuyamaCastleThmb.jpg?v=1747152386"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-autumn-colours-of-omogo-gorge","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 面河渓秋色 (Autumn Colours of Omogo Gorge)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"237\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1982 woodblock shows swirling rapids of the Omogo River rushing through rocky walls, strewn with fallen maple leaves in peak autumn hues. A truely spectacular piece. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e🍁🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1982 · Ed. of 130 (60\/130) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet H: 48.50 cm × W: 63.25 cm; Image H: 39.50 cm × W: 54.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; sharp with “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eNotes: Omogo Gorge (面河渓) is carved by the clear, fast waters of the Omogo River (面河川), fed by Mt Ishizuchi’s (石鎚山) snows and rains. Known for dramatic waterfalls and rugged ravines, it ranks among Shikoku’s premier scenic spots—this print captures its autumnal leaves tumbling into the rapids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877477634392,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-AutumnColoursofOmogoGorgeThmb_69e6dfbb-339d-4de1-a8fb-bbbc83250bb1.jpg?v=1747168978"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-lake-shikotsu-in-winter","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 冬の支笏湖 (Lake Shikotsu in Winter)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1971 woodblock shows Lake Shikotsu’s deep caldera waters under winter light, framed by ice-laden driftwood and snow-capped peaks. Snow-dusted logs anchor the foreground while distant boats hint at life on the glassy surface. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e❄️🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"78\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1971 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eCondition: Spectacular for its age; vibrant, unblemished surface; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1087\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eNotes: Formed 40,000 years ago by volcanic caldera collapse, Lake Shikotsu (支笏湖) lies within Shikotsu-Toya National Park in Hokkaido and - thanks to its depth - never fully freezes. Famous for its crystal-clear waters and the annual Ice Festival (支笏湖氷濤まつり, Jan-Feb), the lake draws visitors to see illuminated ice sculptures, fireworks and winter performances. Its connection to the Chitose River offers year-round activities from hiking and bird-watching to kayaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877547692376,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-LakeShikotsuinWinterThmb.jpg?v=1747169860"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mountains-of-shikoku-kamegamori","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 四国の山 (瓶ヶ森) (Mountains of Shikoku (Kamegamori))","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"289\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1978 woodblock print presents 瓶ヶ森 (Kamegamori) - its jagged ridgeline emerging from a billowing sea of clouds, rock faces and stunted pines rendered in crisp colours. An incredible print.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e🏔️☁️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet approx. H: 48.50 cm × W: 63.25 cm; Image H: 39.50 cm × W: 54.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eCondition: Spectacular for its age; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eNotes: Kamegamori (瓶ヶ森), part of the 石鎚山系 (Ishizuchi Mountain Range) in 愛媛県 (Ehime Prefecture), is celebrated for its sheer cliffs and the mist-filled valleys that cloak its slopes. Although not one of the 四国八十八ヶ所巡礼 (Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage) sites founded by 弘法大師 (Kūkai), it holds deep spiritual resonance and stands as a testament to Shikoku’s rugged natural and cultural landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54877609525592,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-KamegamoriThmb.jpg?v=1747171755"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-squid-drying-grounds","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 鳥賊\"干し場 (Squid Drying Grounds)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"242\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1963 woodblock shows freshly caught 烏賊 (ika, squid) spread across bamboo screens, their shapes backlit by the evening sun and fluttering in the coastal breeze.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e🦑☀️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1963 · Ed. of 100 (45\/100) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 52.50 cm × H: 42.50 cm; Image W: 44.75 cm × H: 33.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; no marks or discoloration; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact with only faint tape residue at upper margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eNotes: This early Kitaoka piece recalls the traditional preparation of スルメ (surume), sun-dried squid once common across Japan’s fishing villages. It highlights Hokkaido’s 函館 (Hakodate) - one of the nation’s largest squid-fishing ports - where the annual 函館港まつり (Hakodate Harbour Festival) turns the Pacific squid into a symbol of summer, celebrated with lively イカ踊り (ika odori, “Squid Dance”) parades, floats and street performances every August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879461769560,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-SquidDryingGroundsThmb.jpg?v=1747217496"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-minnesota-forest","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - ミネソタの森 (Minnesota Forest)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1985 woodblock layers vibrant reds, oranges and golds across a patchwork of autumn trees, with a winding stream threading through the heart of the forest. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🍂🏞️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1985 · Ed. of 225 (4\/225) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"333\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 50.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm; Image W: 40.75 cm × H: 30.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"452\"\u003eCondition: Fabulous; no marks or discoloration; paper crisp and unmounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eNotes: Known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” Minnesota features 59 state forests and a network of rivers - including the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix - that carve through its woodlands. These forests support deer, wolves and countless bird species, offering year-round recreational opportunities from hiking and bird-watching to canoeing and fishing. Kitaoka’s print captures the region’s autumn palette and the serene flow of its waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879670993240,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MinnesotaForestThmb.jpg?v=1747217772"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-mysterious-yakushima-island","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 神秘の屋久島 (Mysterious Yakushima Island)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1995 woodblock shows a massive cedar trunk set among dense undergrowth, with misty mountain ridges fading into the background. A truely incredible piece. \u003cstrong data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🌿🏔️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1995 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"310\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.50 cm × H: 48.50 cm; Image W: 54.50 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; clean image and paper; “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eNotes: Yakushima Island (屋久島) is a UNESCO World Heritage site off Kyushu’s southern coast, famed for its ancient Yakusugi cedar forests and mist-shrouded slopes. This print captures the island’s dense subtropical foliage and the rugged silhouette of its peaks - an atmosphere that inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli: Princess Mononoke.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879716835672,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-MysteriousYakushimaIslandThmb.jpg?v=1747219047"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-lake-mashu-in-winter","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 冬の摩周湖 (Lake Mashu in Winter)","description":"\u003ch6 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1983 woodblock shows Lake Mashu’s clear, teal crater waters under a pale winter sky, edged with snow-frosted shrubs and framed by the rugged silhouette of Mt. Mashu in the distance. A wonderful wintry scene. \u003c\/em\u003e❄️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil. Artist Proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 49.00 cm × H: 38.00 cm; Image W: 41.00 cm × H: 31.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; crisp impression, vibrant pigments, clean paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eNotes: Lake Mashu (摩周湖), revered as “the lake of the gods” by the native Ainu, sits within Akan–Mashu National Park in Hokkaido. In this scene, Kitaoka captures its famously transparent waters in jewel-like teal, the surrounding slopes and Mt.Mashu beyond (kamui-nupuri (カムイヌプリ, “Mountain of the Gods”)) dusted with snow, windswept winter clouds drifting overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\" title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54879901745496,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-LakeMashuinWinterThmb.jpg?v=1747220634"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-waterfront-house","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 水辺の家 (Waterfront House)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1983 woodblock shows a white-washed riverside house on a golden stone quay, where a woman washes clothes at the water’s edge, geese drift by, and a boatman readies his vessel. A striking piece. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🚤🦆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1983 · Ed. of 120 (39\/120) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 64.00 cm × H: 48.00 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; very faint mounting line and minor tape residue on verso; paper crisp \u0026amp; intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eNotes: This print captures a moment of everyday riverside life: bamboo blinds and stacked timber line the quay, while the boatman adjusts his canopy and pole for the next journey. The strong contrast between the white walls, dark roof tiles and yellow quay stones underscores Kitaoka’s precise carving and block printing. “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880133448024,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-WaterfrontHouseThmb.jpg?v=1747221119"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-autumn-at-omogo-gorge","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 面河渓の秋 (Autumn at Omogo Gorge)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"243\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1978 woodblock presents a high vantage on 面河渓 (Omogo Gorge), where amber autumn leaves frame the cobalt-blue river cutting through pale granite cliffs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e🍁🌊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1978 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.00 cm × H: 48.50 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.75 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact with a “Fumio Kitaoka” watermark to the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eNotes: 面河渓 (Omogo Gorge), carved by the crystal-clear currents of 面河川 (Omogo River) at the foot of 石鎚山 (Mt. Ishizuchi), is celebrated as one of 四国’s premier natural scenic spots. Fed by snowmelt and mountain rains, the river has sculpted dramatic waterfalls, narrow ravines and smooth granite walls. In autumn, its untouched forests blaze with color, drawing hikers, sightseers and kayakers eager to experience Shikoku’s rugged beauty and thrilling river watersports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880252789080,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-AutumnatOmogoGorgeThmb.jpg?v=1747236551"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-iyos-mikan-mountains","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 伊予のみかん山 (Iyo's Mikan Mountains)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1981 woodblock unveils a patchwork of green hills on the former Iyo (伊予) plains, where neat rows of みかん (mikan) orchards climb toward misty mountain peaks.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"35\"\u003e🍊🌄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1981 · Ed. of 130 (75\/130) (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.25 cm × H: 48.25 cm; Image W: 55.00 cm × H: 39.50 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eCondition: Excellent; vibrant, unblemished colours; paper clean \u0026amp; intact. “Fumio Kitaoka” embossed watermark to the margin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eNotes: Ehime prefecture—once called Iyo (伊予) - is renowned as Japan’s leading citrus region, its Nanyo hillsides blanketed by orchards of tangerines, satsumas and blood oranges. Here, Kitaoka captures the geometric rows of mikan groves, including the famous 伊予柑 (Iyokan) - originally marketed as “Iyo Mikan” - known for their large, juicy segments and sweet flavor. The print celebrates Ehime’s enduring legacy as the top producer of 柑橘系 (kankitsukei) fruits in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880398115160,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-IyoMikanMountainsThmb.jpg?v=1747223075"},{"product_id":"fumio-kitaoka-whirlpools-in-the-seto-inland-sea","title":"Fumio Kitaoka - 瀬戸の渦潮 (Whirlpools in the Seto Inland Sea)","description":"\u003ch6 data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eModern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-320\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb8feb15-3945-455f-a668-594c5f1c5ed7\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini-high\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka’s 1980 woodblock print “瀬戸の渦潮 (Whirlpools in the Seto Inland Sea)” offers a mesmerizing aerial view of the Naruto Whirlpools spinning in vibrant blues, framed by Awaji’s craggy shores and the Magosaki Lighthouse. A spectacular celebration of Japan’s tidal marvels. \u003c\/em\u003e🌊🌪️🌉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear \u0026amp; Edition: 1980 · Artist Proof (signed, titled \u0026amp; dated in pencil).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Woodblock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Sheet W: 63.25 cm × H: 48.25 cm; Image W: 54.75 cm × H: 40.00 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Lovely overall; pristine image free of marks; light foxing to margins and verso; faint mat line and gentle browning to paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Depicts 鳴門の渦潮 (Naruto Whirlpools) in the 鳴門海峡 (Naruto Strait), where the 瀬戸内海 (Seto Inland Sea) meets the 紀伊水道 (Kii Channel), forming vortices up to 20 m in diameter. From an 淡路島 (Awaji Island) viewpoint, the Magosaki Lighthouse (孫崎灯台) and the shadow of the 大鳴門橋 (Onaruto Bridge) loom over the churning waters, while a vessel glides through the tides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumio Kitaoka (1918-2007) was a leading figure in Japan’s \u003cem data-end=\"223\" data-start=\"209\"\u003esōsaku-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e movement and a student of both Unichi Hiratsuka and Koshiro Onchi. Known for his quietly powerful landscapes, Kitaoka explored seasonal change, shifting light, and the passage of time. He exhibited and taught internationally from the 1950s onward, and his work is held in major collections including MoMA, Harvard Art Museums, and the Yokohama Museum of Art. \u003ca title=\"北岡文雄 Fumio Kitaoka (1918-2007)\" href=\"https:\/\/xm7kjz-qq.myshopify.com\/collections\/fumio-kitaoka\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e[ ← View All Works by Fumio Kitaoka]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumo Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882446737752,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/6745\/8648\/files\/FumioKitaoka-WhirlpoolsintheSetoInlandSeaThmb.jpg?v=1747235305"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kumoarts.com\/collections\/modern-japanese-prints.oembed?page=9","provider":"Kumo Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}