Edo's Floating World

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1JB

Tel: 01925 442399

Add Edo's Floating World to your Itinerary

Product Image
  • Product Image
  • Product Image
  • Product Image
  • Product Image

Evocative new exhibition turns back the clock to spirit visitors away to Japan’s ‘floating world’

An exhibition which will take visitors to the other side of the world and back in time to the bustling entertainment district of Edo, Japan, has opened at Warrington Museum.

Edo’s Floating World has brought back onto proud display the Museum’s collection of Japanese woodblock theatre prints which have not been in public view since 2012.

Ukiyo-e, or ‘pictures of the floating world’, is a Japanese art form that flourished during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868).

Kabuki theatre, with its mesmerizing blend of dance, music and drama, thrived during this era and was a particular popular form of entertainment in Edo (now Tokyo) and other major cities.

Audiences were captivated, and the demand for mementos soared – leading printmakers like Utagawa Kunisada and Toyohara Kunichika to rise to fame.

The influence of these renowned Japanese artists even went worldwide – going on to influence the likes of Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh.

The best known printmaker at this time – and still to this day – was Katsushika Hokusai, behind the iconic ‘Great Wave off Kanagawa’.

But curator Mya O’Leary, a volunteer for Warrington Museum, wants the exhibition to allow visitors to discover and appreciate other artists whose work is equally as respected as Hokusai's.

Mya has been fascinated with Japanese art and culture since she read Phantom Thief Jeanne by Arina Tanemura when she was 12 and fell in love with Manga, a form of Japanese comics and graphic novels.

The 23-year-old then began to explore the history of Japanese woodblock prints and the artistry and symbolic significance found within them when she was studying at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Then when Mya joined the Warrington Museum team as a volunteer in February last year, she was delighted to be given the opportunity to explore their own collection of 35 theatre prints.

That was the starting point for the exhibition, which has been six months in the making.

 

Book Tickets

Opening Times

Sorry, this event has passed

Directions

TripAdvisor

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • JCB accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Solo accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Marketing Cheshire Member
  • No Smoking Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Contact Us

Tel: 01925 442399

Tel: 01925 442399

What's Nearby

  1. Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

    Situated in a charming, Grade II listed building, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is a…

    0 miles away
  2. Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

    Situated in a charming, Grade II listed building, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery is a…

    0 miles away
  3. Parr Hall

    Nestled in the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Quarter, the Pyramid and Parr Hall are two…

    0.03 miles away
  1. Holy Trinity Church

    Place of worship, for followers of the Church of England.

    0.03 miles away
  2. Warrington Market

    The multi-award-winning Warrington Market is home to more than 50 fantastic independent…

    0.23 miles away
  3. Gravity

    GRAVITY Trampoline Parks are a great way for people of all ages to exercise by simply…

    0.24 miles away
  4. St Mary's Priory Church

    0.27 miles away
  5. Halliwell Jones Stadium

    See a wide array of sporting events, from rugby to football.

    0.65 miles away
  6. St Elphin's Parish Church

    Dedicated to ST ELPHIN it is the oldest building in Warrington and has a continuous…

    0.71 miles away
  7. Trans Pennine Trail

    The Trans Pennine Trail links the North and the Irish seas, running close to many urban…

    1.3 miles away
  8. Gulliver's World Resort

    Gulliver’s Theme Parks are designed especially for families. Enjoy rides, shows and…

    1.56 miles away
  9. RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre

    Burtonwood Heritage Centre was built on the site of RAF Burtonwood, which was once the…

    1.56 miles away
  10. Walton Hall & Gardens

    Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland is Walton Hall and Gardens – the former…

    1.78 miles away
  11. Cycle Museum

    Museum displays cycles from all over the world complimented with anecdotes of social…

    1.8 miles away
  12. Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

    Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden was built in the 1830s by Thomas Parr. It comprises of a…

    2.32 miles away
  13. Walton Hall Golf Course

    Situated on the old Walton Hall estate, this is generally acknowledged as the premier…

    2.38 miles away
Previous Next

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss