Art Exhibition Nav Exclusive [Rella × Miwa Kuanai Special Talk, Part 1] Katsushika Hokusai × Hatsune Miku Collaboration Exhibition "Polaris - Icons and Painters Across Time" Opens at the Printing Museum on September 19th
The collaboration exhibition "Polaris" featuring ukiyo-e and Hatsune Miku opens at the Printing Museum, showcasing 6 new works by illustrator Rella.Summary
The first part of a special talk between illustrator Rella and curator Miwa Kuanai is exclusively featured for the collaboration exhibition "Polaris - Icons and Painters Across Time," opening at the Printing Museum on September 19, 2026. The talk explores the parallel between "Mount Fuji," a central icon for Edo-period ukiyo-e artists, and "Hatsune Miku," a central icon for modern digital creators. Rella discusses creating six new artworks that fuse Crypton Future Media's virtual singers, including Hatsune Miku, with landscapes from Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e, explaining her approach to color and composition to integrate the characters into the historical settings. The article also provides practical details about the exhibition, including its schedule, location, and admission fees.
(Source：美術展ナビ)