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Inside the Hiroshige exhibition.

Hiroshige: artist of the open road

Now open

★★★★★ 'Awash with enchanting images' – The Telegraph
★★★★★ ‘Will restore your faith in art’ – The Independent
★★★★  'The colours take your breath away' – The Standard

Take a walk through Edo Japan with Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) – one of the country's most talented, prolific and popular artists.

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Supported by
Zemen Paulos and Jack Ryan

Woodblock print of a snowy mountain scene.

A Japanese road trip

Join curator Alfred Haft on an epic trip along the mountainous Kiso Highway, through Hiroshige's stunning prints.
 

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Visitors taking part in craft activities.

Special events

From late-night crafting to expert talks, our Hiroshige-inspired events look at how he created such serene landscapes and bustling city views.

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Exhibition book

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Carved limestone dome-slab from the Amaravati stupa,

Ancient India: living traditions

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Uncover the 2,000-year-old origins of the sacred art of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism in the powerful nature spirits of ancient India.

Book by 7 May to save 10% on tickets.

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Hiroshige shop products, including a jigsaw, mug and fan.

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New Hiroshige range

Bring Hiroshige's calm artistic vision into your home with our selection of prints, jewellery and fashion inspired by the exhibition.

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Images: 

Inside Hiroshige: artist of the open road.

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) and Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1864), Snow Scene. Colour-woodblock print, 1853.

Craft event at the Museum. Photo © Tolu Elusade.

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Enjoying the Evening Cool along the Shijō Riverbed. Colour-woodblock print, about 1834.

Limestone dome-slab from the Amaravati stupa, India, AD 50–100.

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Seba from The 69 Stations of the Kiso Highway. Colour-woodblock print, late 1830s. 


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