Influenced by the introduction of photography and Western newspaper illustrations, printmakers explored new formats. Many works in this exhibition are triptychs—horizontal compositions spanning three panels—particularly well suited to depicting wide boulevards, lengthy steam trains, and large buildings. These new subjects and the broader format appealed to both domestic and international audiences.
Dates : July 15 – October 13, 2025
Location : Gallery 107, Art Institute of Chicago (111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago)
From mid‑19th-century isolation to Meiji-era modernization, this exhibition presents dynamic woodblock prints that chronicle Japan’s transformation—spanning urban expansion, industrial motifs, and cultural hybridity—through vivid artistry and innovative formats.
