William Foucher The Camberwell mural has no boats, unlike a version in Washington DC (see box below) This is one of a surprising number of murals worldwide that copy Hokusai's most famous work ...

It marks the first time that an artistic work has been used in a passport design since Japan first issued passports in 1866, the ministry said. Works from Hokusai’s most iconic series ...

says although much of Hokusai’s work was made around 200 years ago, “the graphic quality of his work still has an appealing immediacy”. “He could capture moments of great drama ...

The Lego Art Hokusai – The Great Wave set is now selling for $85, down from its regular price of $100, offering a solid 15% ...

Casio has announced a pair of G-Shock 5600 series watches bearing two of the most famous paintings in Japanese art. First up ...

Hokusai (1760-1849) is regarded as one of the ... he had probably yet to establish his style. It is an interesting work.” Yasumura believes the man in the portrait is a money changer as he ...

How the most devastating fires in South Californian history are affecting artists and art workers, plus chats about the work ...

Two new G-Shock DW-5600 watches are now available to pre order in Japan, with both models featuring the iconic art work of ...

It influenced the work of every Impressionist – from Manet to Degas. You can argue that without Hokusai’s Great Wave, modern art would have looked different. This strikes me as being quite ...

Christine Guth has studied Hokusai's work in depth, especially 'The Great Wave': "It was produced at a time when the Japanese were beginning to become concerned about foreign incursions.

The wave’s famous tendrils, recreated through clever use of white botanical elements, capture the dynamic energy that made Hokusai’s work so revolutionary in its time. Tiny printed tiles ...