![]() ![]() In the 1860s, Kyoto’s Nishjin – the premier centre of the kimono industry – sent delegates to Europe to bring back the jacquard loom. It was in the textile industry where production methods first began to modernise. ![]() Uchikake (Outer Kimono), 1870-90, Victoria & Albert Museum In the arts, there were significant technological and stylistic developments (thanks to Japan’s newly enthusiastic engagement with the world), in the form of international exhibitions and expositions. Gone with the feudal past and military rulers, Japan marched towards modernisation and westernisation under the leadership of Emperor Meiji. The Meiji Restoration in 1868 was a turning point in Japanese history. The Modern Era © Ito Shinsui, Shimbashi Station, 1942 We are pleased to share some of the most ingenious craftspeople and contemporary artists, who are often not as well-known internationally as they should be. The Japanese art scene today is buzzing with innovation and creativity. Having covered traditional art – from the silk screens of the Heian period to the ukiyo prints of the Edo period – in their first guide, Japan Objects bring us up to the present day with this guide to Modern Japanese art. ![]()
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