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One Hundred Plays of the Noh Theater by Tsukioka Kogyo

Tsukioka Kogyo

Asian Art Museum

One Hundred Plays of the Noh Theater by Tsukioka Kogyo

December 11, 2025 – July 27, 2026

Step into the world of Noh theater through the stunning woodblock prints of Tsukioka Kogyo, where iconic characters come alive in brilliant color and elaborate costume. Created between 1922 and 1926, Kogyo's One Hundred Plays series captures pivotal moments from Japan's most enduring theatrical tradition, with each luxuriously embellished print serving as a masterwork of visual storytelling. Discover how the artist's meticulous attention to layered garments, masks, wigs, and symbolic props transforms these images into both artistic treasures and a fascinating study of how costume communicates character in this ancient art form.

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