{"id":21155,"date":"2018-09-21T12:55:14","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T11:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=21155"},"modified":"2018-09-21T12:28:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T11:28:58","slug":"guide-modern-japanese-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/21\/guide-modern-japanese-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Modern Japanese Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21155\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>Having covered traditional art &#8211; from the silk screens of the Heian period to the <em>ukiyo<\/em> prints of the Edo period &#8211; in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/11\/guide-traditional-japanese-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/japanobjects.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Objects<\/a>\u00a0bring us up to the present day with this guide to Modern Japanese art.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Modern Japanese Art<\/h2>\n<p>The Japanese art scene today is buzzing with innovation and creativity. We are pleased to share some of the most ingenious craftspeople and contemporary artists, who are often not as well-known internationally as they should be.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Modern Era<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21167\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Ito-Shinsui-Shimbashi-Station-1942.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Ito Shinsui, Shimbashi Station, 1942<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Meiji Restoration in 1868 was a turning point in Japanese history. Gone with the feudal past and military rulers, Japan marched towards modernisation and westernisation under the leadership of Emperor Meiji.<\/p>\n<p>In the arts, there were significant technological and stylistic developments (thanks to Japan\u2019s newly enthusiastic engagement with the world), in the form of international exhibitions and expositions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21164\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21164\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Uchikake-Outer-Kimono-1870-90-Victoria-Albert-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Uchikake (Outer Kimono), 1870-90, Victoria &amp; Albert Museum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was in the textile industry where production methods first began to modernise. In the 1860s, Kyoto\u2019s Nishjin \u2013 the premier centre of the kimono industry &#8211; sent delegates to Europe to bring back the jacquard loom. This transformed weaving processes.<\/p>\n<p>In the field of metalwork, artisans were forced to find other suitable endeavours quickly. The abolition of the samurai class and the prohibition of sword-carrying saw their industry collapse entirely overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Meiji painters eagerly sought novel ways to reflect the spirit of new Japan. Students, scholars and artists often travelled to Europe or America to bring back Western styles; known in Japan as <em>y\u014dga<\/em> (western paintings). But for others, the Japanese way could only be captured by building on centuries of national heritage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21157\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Uemura-Shoen-Woman-Waiting-for-the-Moon-to-Rise-Nihonga-Painting-1944-Adachi-Museum-of-Art.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Uemura Shoen, Woman Waiting for the Moon to Rise, Nihonga Painting, 1944, Adachi Museum of Art<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These elegant artworks are called <em>nihonga<\/em> (Japanese painting). Whilst not widely known internationally, theywere created by some of the best Japanese artists to date, such as Shoen Uemura.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21176\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Okamura-Kichiemon-Sake-Woodblock-Print.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Okamura Kichiemon, Sake, Woodblock Print<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Meiji era\u2019s unrelenting modernisation was keenly felt by many artists and artisans. The desire for a more ethical and inclusive way of working took hold through the establishment of <em>Mingei<\/em>, or the Japanese Folk Craft Movement. The aim was to revive struggling vernacular craft industries through formal design study. This was similar to the British Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century. For instance, print master Okamura Kichiemon was fascinated by the everyday objects of Japanese life, such as the tableware illustrated here, and was the author of many books about <em>Mingei<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Art of Craftsmanship<\/h2>\n<p>Japan\u2019s frenetic modernisation after World War II brought increased prosperity to many, but in the art world, fears arose that Japanese traditional craft skills were drowning under the incoming wave of Western cultural mores.<\/p>\n<p>In response the government enacted a series of laws to encourage and support the arts. This included the designation of important cultural properties, and the informal title of Living National Treasures for master artisans, who could carry traditional skills into the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21170\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Joan-B-Mirviss-Gallery-Vase-by-Matsui-Kosei.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Joan B Mirviss Gallery, Vase by Matsui Kosei<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Matsui Kosei (1927-2003) was one such national treasure. By looking at previously extinct craft skills, Kosei was able to develop the <em>neriage<\/em> technique to fashion intricate and colourful creations like this incredible striated vase.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21175\" style=\"width: 189px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Kubota-Itchiku-Mount-Fuji-and-Burning-Clouds-Kimono.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Kubota-Itchiku-Mount-Fuji-and-Burning-Clouds-Kimono.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Kubota-Itchiku-Mount-Fuji-and-Burning-Clouds-Kimono-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Kubota Itchiku, Mount Fuji and Burning Clouds Kimono<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Forgotten techniques inspired artist Kubota Itchiku as well. Through his careful experimentation with a 700-year-old <em>shibori<\/em> dyeing style, <em>tsujigahana<\/em>, he turned usually understated items into the canvas for his passionate and emotional art, such as this piece, <em>Mount Fuji and Burning Clouds.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21163\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Yukito-Nishinaka-Yobitsugi-Glass-Jar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Yukito Nishinaka, Yobitsugi Glass Jar<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Glass, by contrast, was not commonly used in Japan before the Meiji restoration. However, with the spread of Western-style housing, and windows, artists quickly discovered the potential of such a versatile material. Yukito Nishinaka is one such craftsman working today. Inspired by the Japanese craft objects of the past, Nishinaka reinterpreted items like tea-ware and garden objects, all through the medium of glass.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21172\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Juliet-Sheath-Bamboo-and-Box-Brooch-by-Mariko-Sumioka.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Juliet Sheath, Bamboo and Box Brooch by Mariko Sumioka<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Art jewellery is another area that, while not native to Japan in its modern form, is able to draw on the country\u2019s rich cultural heritage to produce unique works of art. Mariko Sumioka finds inspiration in the architectural language of Japan; she sees aesthetic value not only in homes and temples, but also in the individual components of the structures: bamboo, lacquer, ceramics, tiles and other traditional craft and building materials.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Future of Contemporary Art<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21160\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Yayoi-Kusama-Infinity-Mirrored-Room-1965.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room, 1965<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Japanese contemporary art in the 21st century reflects its creators\u2019 conscious efforts towards innovation and experimentation. Pioneering artists today move swiftly between artistic mediums to express their uncompromising visions. From manga and fashion, to digital sculpture and photography, the accepted disciplinary boundaries are being broken down to make way for artistic and social autonomy.<\/p>\n<p>Artistic autonomy rings especially true for the emergence of female Japanese artists. There are an unprecedented number of professional women working in the creative fields, and established artists such as Yayoi Kusama have paved the way for emerging female artists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21179\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Takahiro-Iwasaki-Duct-Tape-Scupture-Geoeye-Victoria-Peak-courtesy-of-Urano.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Takahiro Iwasaki, Duct Tape Scupture, Geoeye (Victoria Peak), courtesy of Urano<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Takahiro Iwasaki\u2019s Out of Disorder series is a fascinating example of cutting-edge experimentation; he uses discarded everyday objects to create incredibly detailed miniature cityscapes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21182\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Takashi-Murakami-Flower-Matango-Sculpture-at-the-Palace-of-Versailles-2010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Takashi Murakami, Flower Matango Sculpture at the Palace of Versailles, 2010<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rule-breaking convictions are thoroughly evident in many of the works of Takashi Murakami. The Flower Matango in the Palace of Versailles is an illustration of the thrilling clash between traditional art and pop culture. By presenting a new hybrid of these influences, Murakami takes his place as one of the most thought-provoking Japanese artists working today.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21166\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u00a9-Chiharu-Shiota-State-of-Being-Children\u2019s-Dress-2013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"189\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>\u00a9 Chiharu Shiota, State of Being (Children\u2019s Dress), 2013<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota has a distinctly pertinent vision of artistic innovation. She creates large-scale installations exploring states of anxiety and remembrance. State of Being, for example, is a stunning portrait of the powerful connections between people and their belongings. By encasing everyday things, like a child\u2019s dress, in infinite webs of red yarn, she transforms ordinary objects into evocative personal memories.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About Japan Objects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Japan Objects is an online magazine for culture lovers, presenting the most inspiring Japanese art &amp; design through informative articles and tailor-made travel guides.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>In the UK and interested in Japanese art? 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