Introduction
This research guide was created to support the Summer 2025 Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World Exhibit hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage. Extend and complement your visit to the exhibit by learning more about Hokusai, the Ukiyo-e genre of art, pop culture connections, influences in manga and anime, and much more!
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Events
Sake 101: Exploring Japan's National Drink
Friday, May 9: 7:00-8:00PM
Hinsdale Public Library
Downers Grove Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Saturday, May 10: 9:00-10:00AM
Main Street Train Station
1000 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove
Winfield Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Thursday, May 15: 5:30-6:30PM
Winfield Village Hall
27W465 Jewell Road Winfield, IL
Lecture: Hokusai and the Art of Edo
Monday, May 19: 7:00-8:00PM
Wheaton Public Library
Bloomingdale Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Tuesday, May 20: 4:00-5:00PM
Masterpiece Framing
109 South Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL
Woodridge Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Wednesday, May 21: 4:30-6:30PM
Kagann Plaza, located on the east side of Village Hall
5 Plaza Drive Woodridge, IL, 60517
Lisle Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Saturday, May 24: 10:00-11:00AM
Past Presence Framing
4750 Main Street, Lisle, IL, 60532
Wheaton Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Thursday, May 29: 4:30-5:30PM
Wheaton Public Library
Morton Arboretum Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Friday, May 30: 10:00-11:00AM
Morton Arboretum, P18
4100 Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, 60532
Carol Stream Waves of DuPage: Public Art Unveiling
Saturday, May 31: 2:00-4:00PM
Carol Stream Public Library
Recommended Titles
Kabuki Heroes on the Osaka Stage, 1780-1830
Kabuki Heroes is about collective participation in urban culture--on the stage, in poetry salons, in art studios, and in fan clubs. Focusing on the culture of Kabuki theater in Osaka and Kyoto, the book illustrates the passionate hero worship of actors by all levels of society.
Ukiyo-E
Comprising six essays, six plate sections and over 600 illustrations this beautiful book provides a perfect introduction to the art of this period.o.
EDO, Art in Japan, 1615-1868
This lavishly illustrated book presents examples of Edo art in all media, discussed in the context of ornament, samurai arts, work, religion and festivals, landscapes and travel, and entertainment. Experts in the field have written essays that address the themes and entries that focus on the individual works of art. -- From publisher's description.
When Art Became Fashion
Catalogue for an exhibition held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, November 15, 1992-February 7, 1993.
Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World - Cleve Carney Art Gallery
