Japonisme Across Time: From 19th Century Inspirations to Contemporary Visions
Key information
- Date
- Time
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7:00 pm
- Venue
- SOAS University of London
- Room
- Khalili Lecture Theatre
- Event type
- Lecture
About this event
The phenomenon of Japonisme, the Western reception and adaptation of Japanese visual culture, significantly changed the course of modern art.
Starting with the arrival of Ukiyo-e prints and decorative arts in mid-19th century Europe, Japonisme challenged traditional notions of perspective, composition, and ornamentation, leaving a lasting influence on Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Art Nouveau. This lecture examines Japonisme across temporal and cultural boundaries, tracing its transformation from 19th-century European interpretations to its resonances in contemporary global art and design. By situating Japonisme within a broader context of cross-cultural exchange, its historical significance and enduring relevance is discussed.
Registration
All are welcome, but we recommend you register to attend.
About the speaker
Dr Monika Hinkel is a lecturer and curator in the field of Japanese Art, specialising in Japanese woodblock prints. She convenes the Arts of Japan & Korea module of the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. She is an Academic Member of the Japan Research Centre at SOAS University of London and an Academic Associate of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures (SISJAC).
Monika studied Japanese Studies at Bonn University, was curator for Japanese Art at the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne and a guest researcher at Gakushuin University in Tokyo. She has lectured at SOAS, Birkbeck, the V&A and Morley College. In 2024, she curated the special exhibition ‘Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking’ at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London.
Organisers
This lecture is run in collaboration between the SOAS-Alphawood Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art and the International Lyceum Club of London.
International Lyceum Club of London
The International Lyceum Club of London is a cultural, social private club for open-minded women interested in art, sciences, and social topics. Built on friendship, the club aims to be a center of intellectual and artistic life for women interested in pursuing lifelong learning. It first started in 1903 in London and today the Lyceum is present in 65 cities across 17 countries. Its three pillars are culture, friendship, and internationalism.
