Ukiyo-e Collectors

Collector Known As: Asymmetry 101

Collector Known As: Asymmetry 101

Asymmetry 101 has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for eight years, drawn to the unique compositional balance and sensibility of ukiyo-e that resonates with his own practice as a fine...

Collector Known As: Asymmetry 101

Asymmetry 101 has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for eight years, drawn to the unique compositional balance and sensibility of ukiyo-e that resonates with his own practice as a fine...

Kathryn Camicia Painter and Collector

Kathryn Camicia Painter and Collector

Kathryn Camicia, a psychologist and accomplished painter, has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for about two years. She was drawn to ukiyo-e by the richness of its colors, the handling...

Kathryn Camicia Painter and Collector

Kathryn Camicia, a psychologist and accomplished painter, has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for about two years. She was drawn to ukiyo-e by the richness of its colors, the handling...

Philip Jacobs - Hiroshige & Hokusai Collector

Philip Jacobs - Hiroshige & Hokusai Collector

Philip Jacobs has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints since 1970, when he was drawn to Ukiyo-e’s vibrant colors and strikingly simple, graphic style. A professional textile designer, Philip’s own process...

Philip Jacobs - Hiroshige & Hokusai Collector

Philip Jacobs has been collecting Japanese woodblock prints since 1970, when he was drawn to Ukiyo-e’s vibrant colors and strikingly simple, graphic style. A professional textile designer, Philip’s own process...

Justin & Xiaojing

Justin & Xiaojing

This passionate pair of ukiyo-e collectors and entrepreneurs has spent the last two years curating an impressive collection of woodblock prints. Their pursuit isn't just about building their personal collection;...

Justin & Xiaojing

This passionate pair of ukiyo-e collectors and entrepreneurs has spent the last two years curating an impressive collection of woodblock prints. Their pursuit isn't just about building their personal collection;...

Nicolas Barascud - Ukiyo-e Collector

Nicolas Barascud - Ukiyo-e Collector

Nicolas Barascud has been an enthusiast of Japanese culture since he was 15, starting with his first purchase of a Japanese sword. His passion has evolved over the years, leading...

Nicolas Barascud - Ukiyo-e Collector

Nicolas Barascud has been an enthusiast of Japanese culture since he was 15, starting with his first purchase of a Japanese sword. His passion has evolved over the years, leading...

Ronnie Valle: Kamigata-e and Ehon Collector

Ronnie Valle: Kamigata-e and Ehon Collector

Ronnie Valle began woodblock print collecting 25 years ago when living in Yokohama. He purchased his first prints, by Kuniyoshi, from a chatty antique dealer near his apartment who was more...

Ronnie Valle: Kamigata-e and Ehon Collector

Ronnie Valle began woodblock print collecting 25 years ago when living in Yokohama. He purchased his first prints, by Kuniyoshi, from a chatty antique dealer near his apartment who was more...

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