Hashimoto Koei (1899-?), Three Snowy Egrets, ca. 1950, 43.5 x 28.3 cm (approx), signature: Koei ga (in silver, upper right)

Rare Books Pasadena
February 21 – 22, 2026
Saturday, Feb 21 (10am-6pm) and Sunday Feb 22 (11am-4pm)
Historic Raymond Theater and Courtyard by Marriott 
180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena CA

Egenolf Gallery is delighted to participate in Rare Books Pasadena, February 21–22, with a superb selection of original Japanese prints.

Discover these striking works alongside treasures presented by more than 80 respected dealers offering fine prints, rare and antiquarian books, maps, ephemera, and more. A wonderful opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Kindly contact the gallery to arrange complimentary admission at Will Call.

To learn more about the fair, click here.

Hagino Noriko (b. 1949), Hagiawase Bowl, 2019, gold, silver and shakudo, 6 ¼ × 14 ¼ × 14 ¼ in (16 × 36.5 × 36.5 cm)

Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
16 East 79th Street, NYC

Be sure to catch Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan, at Onishi Gallery before it closes on February 27!

Featuring Osumi Yukie, Oshiyama Motoko, and Hagino Noriko, the exhibition showcases masterful works in gold, silver, platinum, copper, lead, and distinctive Japanese alloys. Through techniques such as casting, chiseling, and hammering, these artists unite individual expression and time-honored craftsmanship.

Working within the tradition of kogei—a field historically dominated by men due to its physical demands and ties to samurai culture—these remarkable artists have forged their own paths and redefined the medium. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience their extraordinary metalwork creations firsthand.

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Suzuki Tetsu, Dripping, gradated Oribe-glazed vessel, 2023

Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
39 East 78th St, Ste 401, NYC

These are the final weeks to catch Playing with Tradition: Modern and Contemporary Mino at Joan B Mirviss LTD before it closes February 27. From the crawling, unctuous white glaze of Shino wares to the whimsical, textile-inspired patterns and dripping green glazes of the wares favored by the warrior tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615), ceramics from the Mino region have long been characterized by aesthetic variety and experimentation. The exhibition features a selection of Shino, Seto, and Oribe ceramics by past masters of this regional tradition, including Arakawa Toyozō (1894-1985), Kawakita Handeishi (1878-1963), Koie Ryōji (1938-2020), and Katō Yasukage (1964-2012), and living legends like Suzuki Gorō (b. 1941), Wakao Toshisada (b. 1933), and Living National Treasure Suzuki Osamu (Kura) (b. 1934). These consummate works will be complemented by works from younger, emerging artists pushing the boundaries of Mino aesthetics. A celebration of the region’s enduring legacy, this exhibition highlights Mino’s spirit of experimentation and play.

Be sure to experience these masterpieces soon!

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Chakrasamvara with Consort Vajravarahi (detail); Kham region, eastern Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; 33 x 23 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.7.2 (HAR 99)

Gateway to Himalayan Art
February 21 – July 5, 2026
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

The Rubin’s traveling exhibition Gateway to Himalayan Art continues its national tour of university museums, opening at the University of Oregon February 21!

The exhibition is part of the Museum’s educational initiative Project Himalayan Art which is designed to support the inclusion of Himalayan, Tibetan, and Inner Asian art and cultures in undergraduate teaching on Asia. Featuring up to 80 objects from the Rubin’s collection, the exhibition acquaints professors, students, and local visitors with the fundamental visual language and meanings of Himalayan art and offers tools to understand Buddhist concepts and artistic techniques.

The exhibition’s three areas of focus are Symbols and Meanings, Materials and Technologies, and Living Practices. Traditional scroll paintings (thangkas), sculptures in various media, and ritual items comprise the diverse range of objects on view. Among the featured installations are in-depth displays that explain the process of Nepalese lost-wax metal casting and the stages of Tibetan thangka painting. Multimedia features include videos of art making and religious and cultural practices, audio recordings of voices from Himalayan communities that highlight the living traditions, and much more on the integrated digital platform that offers rich contextual material to dive deeper.

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Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933), Pine Tree in the Snow, 1920s, Japan, hanging scroll painting, ink, mineral pigments, shell powder and gold wash on silk, overall size 87¾ x 26¼ in. (223 x 67 cm), image size 55¾ x 20 in. (141.5 x 51 cm)

MAZE / Art Gstaad
February 19 – 22, 2026
Opening: Feb 19, 5–9 pm (by invitation only)
Feb 20–21 (3–8 pm) and Feb 22 (1–6 pm)
Art Gstaad: Festival-Zelt (Sportzentrumstrasse), Switzerland
Admission free

Visit Thomsen Gallery at the Winter Salon of MAZE Art Gstaad, February 19–22, in the breathtaking alpine village of Gstaad.

Set against the beauty of the Swiss Alps, they will present an exceptional selection of Japanese masterpieces, including folding screens and hanging scroll paintings, alongside elegant bamboo baskets, gold lacquer boxes, and contemporary ceramics.

Held at the Festival-Zelt in the heart of the village, this boutique winter salon brings together a curated group of leading international galleries and creators across modern and contemporary art, historical masterpieces, collectible design, and high jewelry. Now in its third edition, the fair’s intimate scale fosters focused presentations and meaningful encounters between exhibitors, collectors, and visitors alike. Part of a wider series of salons conceived for carefully chosen settings and key moments in the cultural calendar, MAZE Art Gstaad offers a distinctive experience within one of Europe’s most prestigious ski destinations.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for the opening reception on February 19. Admission is free during the three public days that follow.

They look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special presentation!

To learn more about MAZE Art Gstaad, click here.

China Institute Centennial Lunar New Year Family Festival Celebrating the Year of the Horse
Saturday, February 21, 2026
2–5pm

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with China Institute! As they mark our centennial year of bridging cultures and fostering connections, they invite you and your family to gallop into the Year of the Horse with unparalleled cultural experiences from China, right in the heart of New York City.

Co-organized with the Shanghai Museum, a world-class museum dedicated to ancient Chinese art, this year’s festival features rich traditions, interactive workshops, and mesmerizing performances for all ages. Join them for a journey that promises to inspire, educate, and delight the entire family!

To view the full schedule of events and purchase tickets, click here.

Chizuko Yoshida (1924-2017), Festival (Matsuri), titled, numbered, signed and dated in pencil on the bottom margin, Matsuri, 16/50, Chizuko Yoshida, 1960, oban tate-e 16 by 11 1/4 in. (40.5 by 28.7 cm)

Chizuko Yoshida: A Vibrant Legacy
145 West 58th St, Ste 6D, NYC

After visiting the Portland Art Museum in Oregon this past October to attend an insightful symposium related to YOSHIDA CHIZUKO, the first major retrospective exhibition devoted to the work of the pioneering artist Chizuko Yoshida (1924-2017), Scholten Japanese Art was inspired to expand their offerings of her work at the gallery.  It took some time to make the arrangements, but they’re delighted to share that a new shipment of works from the Yoshida Family Collection has arrived and is now available on their website.

Included in the new group are impressions of several prints that were seen on view in the Portland exhibition—with examples from various phases of the artist’s life and work.  Several are quite large and lavishly embellished with glowing mica.  Particularly significant is an impression of Baroque Yellow Wall in Szentendre from 1997 poignantly dedicated to her husband Hodaka Yoshida who had passed away unexpectedly in 1995, which references his affinity for images of highly-textured walls; and one impression of Rondo from 2005, Chizuko’s very last print.

To learn more and view these exceptional prints, click here.

Installation view, Under Heaven and Beyond Form: Celestial Tales of Tai Xiangzhou

Under Heaven and Beyond Form: Celestial Tales of Tai Xiangzhou
Closing Saturday, February 21, 2026
65 East 80th Street, NYC

These are the final weeks to catch Under Heaven and Beyond Form: Celestial Tales of Tai Xiangzhou, the second solo exhibition of the artist at Fu Qiumeng Fine Art.  Bringing together three pivotal series spanning his career—Celestial Tales, The Milky Way, and Kunlun—the presentation creates a dynamic dialogue across time and theme. Taking ink as its conceptual and material foundation, the exhibition systematically traces Tai’s artistic inquiry into cosmological thought, material elements, and pictorial traditions, articulating his sustained engagement with the transformation of ink painting in a contemporary context.

Rooted in ancient Chinese cosmology and the shan shui landscape tradition, Tai Xiangzhou’s work engages both historical and contemporary ways of understanding the universe. Rather than depicting nature realistically, he explores the underlying structures, spatial logic, and metaphysical principles of the landscape tradition, using them as a lens on cosmic order. Across three interrelated series, the exhibition unfolds as a layered, immersive experience.

Tai’s practice treats tradition not as a constraint but as a generative framework, repositioning ink painting as a site of material experimentation and cosmological inquiry. Under Heaven and Beyond Form: Celestial Tales of Tai Xiangzhou transforms ink into a living system of thought—bridging ancient philosophy and contemporary perspectives in a way that is both profound and visually arresting. Don’t miss this immersive journey into the world of ink and the cosmos before the exhibition closes!

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