Monthly Archives: July 2012

2012 – The Olympics and Neck Wrestling

Posted on July 27, 2012 by toshidama

A little post to mark the occasion of the Olympic Games in London which start today. Sports don’t figure very highly in the art of Japan. In the west, we are accustomed to the body being worshipped for what it … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Cities – Edo / Osaka

Posted on July 20, 2012 by toshidama

Toshihide, The Assassination of Kawzu Sukiyasu It might be convenient to characterise the the two great cultural centres of nineteenth century Japan as being in some way in competition, but this would be too easy and not really accurate. Two … Continue reading →

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50% Sale at Toshidama Gallery

Posted on July 3, 2012 by toshidama

Yoshitoshi, 32 Aspects of Customs and Manners: Looking Suitable Every once in a while Toshidama Gallery likes to clear the decks and restock the gallery with new works. This year we are offering 20 superb oban prints to our newsletter … Continue reading →

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50% Sale at the Toshidama Gallery

Posted on July 2, 2012 by toshidama

Every once in a while Toshidama Gallery likes to clear the decks and restock the gallery with new works.  This year we are offering 20 superb oban prints to our newsletter subscribers at an extraordinary 50% of their normal gallery … Continue reading →

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