THE ADACHI CONTEMPORARY UKIYOE AWARD 2024
The Adachi Contemporary UKIYOE Award 2024 is now calling for 21st-century ukiyo-e artists. Ukiyo-e p…
Adachi Keeps Alive Uniquely Japanese Traditional Woodcut Printing Techniques
The woodcut printing techniques that gave birth to ukiyo-e are appreciated even today as a highly advanced technology for printing that is rarely found in the world. We are passing on these techniques to the next generation and looking to the global audience as we explore new possibilities for traditional woodcut printing techniques.
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Notice of Temporary Closure of the Adachi Foundation Tokyo Showroom
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7 towards the Kanto region, the Adachi Foundation Tokyo Showroom …
Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing 30th Anniversary Exhibition “Understanding the Global Recognition and Appeal of Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ through Numbers” *Adachi’s showroom will be closed during the holidays (August 11 through August 15, 2024).
*Adachi’s showroom will be closed during the holidays (August 11 through August 15, 2024). To …
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A portrait of a modern beauty comes to life! Looking into the production process of “Scattering Chrysanthemums – Satsuki” by the artist Yasunari Ikenaga
Yasunari Ikenaga is a popular artist known for depicting alluring modern beauties with delicate line…
Printmaking's Supervision
Production of woodcut prints of the 2015 winner begins!
The Adachi Contemporary Ukiyo-e Award was launched in 2009 with the aim of “Discovering Ukiyo-…
Ukiyo-e AwardShowroom
Visitors can see permanent exhibits related to materials, tools and production processes of traditional woodcut printing techniques as well as works of woodcut printing supervised by the foundation.
Membership
The foundation has established a supporting member system
so that we may ask the general public to provide support for our activities.
We accept applications for membership throughout the year.