Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858), Plum Estate, Kameido (Kameido Umeyashiki), no. 30 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 11th month of 1857, woodblock print, 14 3/16 × 9 1/4 in. (36 × 23.5 cm), Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.30. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami)
Closing August 4, 2024
Teen Pop-Up Talk, Wednesday, July 31, 2-3pm (free with admission)
Scent Tours: Hiroshige’s Seasons, Thursday, August 1, 6:30-8pm ($35)
Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Fl.

This is the last week to catch one of Brooklyn Museum’s greatest treasures—Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo — before the exhibit closes this Sunday, August 4th!

Experience 19th century Edo (now Tokyo) through the eyes of revered Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. From flowering gardens to picnics in the park, from summer rainstorms to fireworks over the water—you’ll be transported through space and time, brought into the intimacies of a city by an artist who loved it well.

Contemporary artist Takashi Murakami also created his own set of wondrous, fantastical paintings directly inspired by Hiroshige’s prints. These works invite you to reconsider Hiroshige’s world and his contributions to global art history.

This exhibition marks the first time in more than two decades that the prints are on public display. They have been stored in the dark to preserve their vibrancy, so see them while you can!

Also join the exhibition’s two public programs this week: A Teen Pop-Up Talk on Wednesday, July 31st and Scent Tour on Thursday, August 1st!

For more details and to view videos of the exhibition, click here.