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More than a wave, Hokusai & Ukiyo-e is a multi-faceted exhibition experience bringing Japan’s Shogun Era to life in a way you won’t experience anywhere else.

The “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition authentically brings 17th-century Japan to life through meticulously crafted recreations, immersive experiences, hands-on activities and historical exhibits. Visitors will be transported to a time when the city of Edo (now Tokyo) flourished under shogunate rule as the cultural and economic heart of Japan, embracing the arts, nature and leisurely pursuits. The multi-faceted experience centers around the world-class presentation of a 70-piece collection making its U.S. debut, featured as “Museum Galleries – Chiossone Collection” in the exhibition. The collection features 53 paintings and woodblock prints by the masters of ukiyo-e, including original works by Hokusai, Hiroshige and their contemporaries, and 17 handcrafted objects. Enhancing the museum exhibition, “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e” immerses guests in Japan’s iconic Shogun era through a variety of engaging, interactive exhibits spanning over 10,000 square feet. Supporting the art collection and created exclusively for CCMA and the MAC, the show features:

• Historical Edo & Ukiyo-e Exhibit Discover the floating world of Japan
• Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities Iconic DuPage locations transformed into Ukiyo-e images by Artist Richard Lo
• Hokusai’s World: Step into Edo Edo-era Bookshop and Nagaya walkthrough
• Immersive History of Manga & Anime Immersive, drawn environment of manga and anime history
• Hokusai Kids Area Children’s discovery center
• Ukiyo-e Imagination Station Make your own Ukiyo-e print
• Samurai & Silk Selfie photo station
• Great Wave Gardens Outdoor Japanese Garden
• Edo EATS! Concessions with food and drink
• Gift Shop Hokusai-inspired gifts and unique souvenirs

The Exhibition is organized by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in collaboration with the Museo d’Arte Orientale E. Chiossone of Genoa and with the support of MondoMostre.