The documentary British Museum Presents: Hokusai is coming to Cineplex theatres across Canada on June 25 and 28, 2017. The film is screening as part of Cineplex Events’ In The Gallery series, which gives audiences an inside look at the world’s greatest works of art and art exhibitions.
Synopsis: Experience the beautiful and sublime work of one of Japan’s greatest artists. Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is widely regarded as Japan’s most famous and influential artist. He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90. This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic journey through the last 30 years of Hokusai’s life – a time when he produced some of his most famous masterpieces. Throughout the exhibition, outstanding examples of Hokusai’s work will show the artist’s creative breadth and depth. The exhibition will include prints, paintings and illustrated books, many of which are on loan from Japan, Europe and the USA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these extraordinary works together.
