Hasui Kawase was to “shin-hanga” print art what Katsushika Hokusai was to ukiyo-e. A new monograph of Kawase’s collected works across genres showcases the artist’s visual flair and versatility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/15/books/kawase-hasui-book-shin-hanga/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #kawasehasui #shozaburowatanabe #shinhanga #ukiyoe #showa #taisho
Hasui’s versatility comes through in new art book

Hasui, one of the greatest “shin-hanga” (new print) masters, is the subject of a substantial monograph in English that collects about 400 of his works.

The Japan Times