HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In his studio in Kaneohe, artist Naoki Hayashi puts his signature stamp on an old Japanese art form of fish rubbings that has been around since the 19th century.

From prestigious pet to revered object of art, the humble goldfish has been considered a symbol of beauty in Japanese art for hundreds of years. 20 years ago, Riusuke Fukahori had left art college ...

The Floating World” transports visitors to a time when Japan was emerging from the feudal era and modern cities were booming.

Additionally, her style is not so strictly Japanese and embraces some Korean elements. Jacoulet’s prints, on the other hand, are strongly done in the Japanese style, although they depict Korea.

Through stylised landscapes, scenes of everyday life and fantastical visions, Hokusai laid the foundations for a modern graphic touch still found in contemporary art far beyond the Nipponese shores.

This exhibition is made possible by their support. Support for this exhibition and the museum's Japanese art program is provided by Mitsubishi Corporation. About the Smithsonian’s National Museum of ...

And Fukahori’s art is testament to the favour goldfish receive in Japanese culture. Riusuke Fukahori, Hanaoke (detail), 2018 “Originally, the Japanese people [had] a special attraction towards ...