Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition - The Unrivaled Splendor of Japanese Art Taipei Station
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From Edo to Meiji: Rediscovering Japanese Aesthetics
Ukiyo-e Revived・Visual Innovation・Immersive Experience
From the birthplace of Ukiyo-e - a dedicated Japanese team presents an art extravaganza that blends tradition and innovation!
The "Moving Ukiyo-e" exhibition brings together classic works by Ukiyo-e masters from the Edo to Meiji periods, including Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Tōshūsai Sharaku, and Utagawa Kunisada, showcasing over 300 original and representative pieces.
The exhibition combines displays of original paintings with beautiful and dazzling 3D CG animations and projection mapping technology, complemented by original music with a strong Japanese flavor, to create an all-encompassing immersive interactive space. Audiences are not just “looking at paintings,” but personally “entering” the world of Ukiyo-e—traveling through the streets and alleys of ancient Edo, experiencing the heroic姿 of samurai, the elegance of courtesans, and famous scenic spots, and personally experiencing a visual and sensory cultural festival.
A Ukiyo-e journey through time and space, inviting you to witness the eternal charm of Japanese aesthetics together!
Zone 1: The Allure of Origin
This zone will take you through the birth and development of Ukiyo-e, from the culture of the common people in the Edo period to the creative journey of the Ukiyo-e masters, providing an in-depth understanding of how Ukiyo-e shaped and reflected Japanese society and its landscape at that time. You will see how Ukiyo-e broke through traditional artistic frameworks, captured the beauty and emotions of daily life, and had a profound impact on later generations.
Zone 2: Famous Landscapes - View
The Famous Landscapes zone takes you into the vision of Ukiyo-e masters, immersing you in the Edo scenery depicted by Utagawa Hiroshige and the magnificent scenery of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," allowing you to experience the artistic charm of famous Japanese scenic spots.
Zone 3: Flowers and Beauties - Grace
In this gorgeous space, admire the beauty of flowers and women that have been loved since ancient times. Blooming flowers and Ukiyo-e beauties complement each other, showcasing the delicate姿 and emotions, such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, in Kitagawa Utamaro's paintings. His innovative art of beauty paintings elevated the elegance and emotional expression of women to a new level.
Zone 4: Water Scenery - Cascade
Explore the magnificent waterscapes of Katsushika Hokusai's "A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces," from gentle and delicate streams to breathtaking waterfalls, and feel the power and changes of water flow. Through varying shades of blue, the Ukiyo-e master skillfully showcases the depth and dynamism of water, presenting different artists' unique interpretations of water, bringing a visual and sensory "expression of water."
Zone 5: Edo Scenery - Indigo
Explore the myriad forms of water in Ukiyo-e - waves, rain scenes, and the fusion of rivers and seas. Through immersive video technology, relive the Ukiyo-e masters' insight and brushstrokes in capturing the instantaneous changes of water. In the dreamy space of indigo hues, audiences will feel the power and beauty of water, as well as the charm of the "expression of water" pursued by Japanese artists throughout their lives.
Zone 6: Edo Traces - Amusement
This zone brings together precious original Ukiyo-e prints, allowing you to admire the artistic essence of the Edo period up close through many classic works. In addition, the zone recreates Edo-era amusement facilities, allowing you to personally experience the entertainment of the time and feel the fun and charm of Ukiyo-e in a cheerful atmosphere.
Zone 7: Rhythm of Nature - Color
This zone will take you to appreciate the natural beauty in Ukiyo-e bird-and-flower paintings, delicately depicting the vivid scenery that changes with the seasons. Through exquisite animation technology, the flowers, birds, and natural scenery in the paintings come to life, showcasing the dynamism and rhythm of each stroke and color, conveying a love and reverence for nature, and allowing you to feel Japan's unique natural aesthetics and harmony.
Zone 8: Unrestrained and Wild - Grandeur
This zone dynamically displays Ukiyo-e prints, capturing the wild energy and dynamism within them. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi's "Suikoden" series to the intense scenes of warriors and sumo wrestlers, these works express a strong visual impact with bold and delicate brushstrokes.
Zone 9: Reappearance of Elegant Art - Refinement
Ukiyo-e is the most representative popular culture art of the Edo period, and its influence continues to this day. This zone recreates its essence with an elegant and gorgeous visual space, presenting the Japanese people's keen sense of beauty and delicate expression, and exploring how Ukiyo-e inspires modern design, pop culture, and lifestyle aesthetics.
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Ticket Purchase Notes
- Event period: 2025/07/05 - 2025/10/06
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (ticket sales and admission stop at 17:00)
- Each ticket is valid for a single entry. Once the ticket is cancelled, it will be invalid and no refund will be accepted.
- Please keep your tickets properly. If lost, damaged or expired, they will not be reissued or replaced.
- The products and gifts included in the package must be redeemed on site at 17:00 on the closing day of the exhibition at the latest. No replacement will be issued after the deadline
- For those who hold electronic tickets or electronic serial numbers, please go directly to the exhibition entrance to redeem them without exchanging tickets. No refunds will be accepted for QR codes and electronic serial numbers that have been redeemed
- Love tickets are only available for on-site purchase; Love tickets and free tickets are not available for purchase at the same time. Please show relevant documents for verification when entering the venue.
- If the ticket is a VIP ticket, it is prohibited to resell or exchange it for cash without the permission of the organizer. Violators will be dealt with according to law
- For tickets purchased through various channels, if you need to refund, please go to the original channel of purchase and handle it according to the relevant regulations of each channel
- Refunds must be made before 17:00 on the day the exhibition ends, and will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Culture's "Items that should and should not be included in the standard contract for cultural and art exhibition tickets" Item 6 "Refund and Exchange Mechanism", and 10% of the actual sales price will be deducted as a handling fee
- Any other ticket-related regulations or consumer disputes arising from this ticket shall be handled in accordance with the matters that should and should not be recorded in the standard contract for art and cultural exhibition tickets promulgated by the Ministry of Culture.
- To protect the health of the public and to comply with the government's epidemic prevention measures, please follow the instructions of the on-site staff, measure your forehead temperature, and disinfect your hands with alcohol. If you have symptoms such as coughing or fever (≧ 37.5 °C), the organizer has the right to ask you to leave the venue and no ticket fees will be refunded or compensated. The organizer reserves the right to interpret the exhibition regulations and matters if there are any unmentioned matters.
Exhibition Information
- The exhibition hall does not provide luggage storage services and is not responsible for personal property losses. Please keep your personal belongings and valuables safe.
- Please comply with government epidemic prevention regulations, visiting routes, exhibition rules and instructions of on-site staff. If there are large crowds, please queue up in order
- Playing, running, eating and drinking are prohibited in the exhibition area. Please do not bring food or drinks into the exhibition area. Smoking, chewing gum and betel nut are prohibited.
- Selling or reselling tickets at the exhibition site is prohibited; if there is inappropriate behavior and persuasion is ineffective, you must leave the venue immediately without any objection, and no compensation or refund of ticket fees will be given
- Pets (except guide dogs), long-handled umbrellas, baby strollers and any dangerous or prohibited items are not allowed into the exhibition area
- It is forbidden to hit, touch or climb on exhibits and display cabinets in the exhibition hall. If any damage occurs, compensation will be required.
- There are staff members at designated locations to maintain order in the exhibition hall. If you see any suspicious persons or unidentified objects, find lost items, or feel unwell, please notify nearby staff immediately for assistance.
- If you need to re-enter the venue on the same day, please go to the exit to get the verification stamp, and then show the verification stamp at the entrance to queue up for re-entry. It is only valid on the same day.
- If there are any changes to the exhibition business hours and regulations, please refer to the on-site or official fan page announcement. If there are any matters not covered above, the organizer reserves the right to interpret the event
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Among the most famous and well-known masters of Japanese Ukiyo-e art are Katsushika Hokusai (renowned for "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" from his "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji"), Kitagawa Utamaro (specializing in portraits of beautiful women), Tōshūsai Sharaku (famous for his portraits of Kabuki actors), Utagawa Hiroshige (known for his series of famous landscapes), and Utagawa Kuniyoshi (renowned for his fantastical themes). Each of these artists possesses a distinct style, together forming the golden age of Ukiyo-e. This exhibition is divided into 10 sections and combines 3D animated projections, surround sound, and interactive installations to bring the classic works of Ukiyo-e to life through technology. It offers visitors an immersive artistic experience, allowing them to feel the rich atmosphere of Japan's Edo period. As a thoughtful touch, visitors also receive a postcard and can create their own version of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by layering colors using stamps in a manner that imitates the original woodblock printing process. It's a joy to obtain your very own collectible!
Stepping into the immersive Ukiyo-e exhibition feels like traveling back to the Edo period. The artwork, once static on paper, slowly comes to life with light, projections, and animation. Cherry blossoms gently fall, waves surge, and the sleeves of samurai flutter in the wind. The originally flat images gain rhythm, details are magnified, and every moment seems to tell a story. Standing in the exhibition hall, time seems to slow down, allowing me to carefully appreciate the artist's dedication and experience the everyday life and romance within the Ukiyo-e. This is more than just an exhibition; it's a conversation with history, art, and emotion.
The layout of the exhibition is very smooth. After entering, you can fully understand the life and works of several famous Japanese Ukiyo-e masters. In addition, each area has its theme, layer upon layer, like opening different surprise boxes. Children can focus on appreciating it and find it very interesting. I personally like the themes of Beauty, Blue, and Elegance, which fully demonstrate the customs and characteristics of the Edo period in Japan. Ukiyo-e is a gorgeous and delicate cultural art.
A fantastic exhibition featuring moving Ukiyo-e. The video projections and sound and light effects are very Japanese and meticulously crafted. In addition, the exhibition introduces Ukiyo-e's production methods, history, paper evolution, Taiwanese paper mills, and its connection to Western painting. Highly recommend this exhibition.
I was lucky enough to snag early bird tickets for two, and even got a free mug! Factoring out the mug's price, the ticket cost was practically nothing! The exhibition space isn't huge, but the dynamic visuals are beautiful, really relaxing, and perfect for zoning out and watching for ages!
Highly recommend taking the time to see this meaningful exhibition. Walking into the venue feels like stepping back into Japan's Edo period; for a moment, I thought I had traveled through time 😂. If I have the chance and time permits, I'd love to see it again. A friendly reminder to choose your visiting time carefully, as the weather is hot and heatstroke is common. Please be careful when going out!
The visual effects were more stunning than expected, impactful, and beautiful, making it very photogenic! The commemorative stamps are creative and unique, making them worth collecting. The Klook price is the same as the on-site price, but you can accumulate Klook credits. After purchasing online, you can directly scan the QR code at the entrance for admission without needing to redeem a separate ticket.
The animated Ukiyo-e exhibition is very captivating. The combination of video projection and sound effects makes the scene incredibly moving. Each exhibition area has its own unique characteristics, and there's ample space for everyone to quietly appreciate the displays.
I learned about the painting methods of Ukiyo-e through this exhibition. The way the exhibition was organized into different sections allowed us to better understand each artist's works and styles, immersing us in the experience. It was very rewarding!
Saw it on Sunday and it was gorgeous~~ I thought it was almost over But there were still so many people, haha I almost lost it and bought a bunch of merchandise, but I kept it together and said we'll only buy it if we really need it~
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