Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige: Geisha, Samurai and the Civilisation of Pleasure
Evoking Japanese culture
The Floating World
This exhibition evokes the extraordinary ‘floating world’ of Japan during the Edo period, a time of extreme insularity when a flowering of culture and dedication to the pleasures of life happened in isolation within the borders of Japan. We developed and delivered the exhibition, alongside creating merchandising and publishing a catalogue to accompany the displays.
300 Masterpieces
We brought together 300 masterpieces, never-before-seen in Italy, from important private collections and five museums across Europe. The objects were diverse - woodblock prints by major masters of the ukiyo-e style, kimonos, theatre masks, ornaments, and sculptures. Visitors can explore the many facets of life in Japan at the time, from pleasure-seeking urban culture with kabuki theatre, geishas, and tea house culture, to the creation of extraordinary works of art inspired by love, nature, and Samurai warriors.
Partners
Museo delle Culture in Lugano – collections
Museum of Oriental Art in Venice – collections
Museum of Oriental Art in Turin – collections
Museum of Far Eastern Art in Trieste – collections
Baur Foundation Museum of Far Eastern Art in Geneva – collections
Images
Displays at Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige: Geisha, Samurai and the Civilisation of Pleasure exhibition
Exhibition catalogue published by Skira
Displays at Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige: Geisha, Samurai and the Civilisation of Pleasure exhibition
Displays at Utamaro, Hokusai, Hiroshige: Geisha, Samurai and the Civilisation of Pleasure exhibition
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