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Echizen City has joined the “UNESCO Creative Cities Network” in the Crafts and Folk Art category. This exhibition is being held in collaboration with the city to mark this occasion.

Echizen washi has been nurtured by Japan’s natural environment and has evolved uniquely over the course of 1,500 years. While Echizen washi has been used for a variety of purposes, its durability and beauty have made it a long-cherished choice for woodblock printing paper.

This exhibition features new woodblock prints created by 16 contemporary woodblock print artists using Echizen washi paper. We invite you to enjoy the charm of these new forms of expression combining Echizen washi paper and woodblock printing.

Exhibiting Artists

Hiroyuki Ogasawara / Mayuko Kawasaki / Kirimi Kobayashi / Masami Takimoto / Asuka Tsutsumi / Junko Hanahara / Eriko Fujita / Shoji Miyamoto / Naoko Osano / Keiko Kobayashi / Chihiro Taki / Yoko Tamura / Keitaro Tsuruga / Michiko Hamada / Konomi Honda / Katsutoshi Yuasa

Concurrent Exhibition: MI-LAB 30th Anniversary Exhibition

The International Mokuhanga Lab (MI-LAB) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
In 2024, MI-LAB relocated to Awatabe-cho, Echizen City, where it continues to welcome artists from around the world and promote Mokuhanga (water-based woodblock printing). This exhibition looks back on MI-LAB’s history through various materials and works by associated artists.

Concurrent Exhibition: Japan-India Print Exchange Exhibition

Following the “Japan-India Print Exchange Exhibition” held in 2024 at the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, we have continued to organize exchange exhibitions featuring printmakers from both countries in Japan and India. As part of this ongoing exchange, this exhibition presents new print works created by Indian artists using Echizen washi paper.

Exhibiting Artists
Anjali Goel / Koustav Nag / Angshita Bhattacharya / Jyothidas k v / Priyanka Batra / Abhineet Shrivastava / SwapneshVaigankar / Sagnik Samanta / RajaBoro / Narendar Singh

Exhibition Overview

Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 –

Venue: Echizen City Takefu Public Hall Memorial Hall 2nd Floor Exhibition Room

#milab#echizencity#printmaking#washipaper by @graphinitiative

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MAKING of a PRINT
with Jyothidas K V

An illustrated talk and workshop to unpack what makes printmaking appealing to so many artists.

We will look at prints, understand processes and make unique artworks combining collages and printmaking methods
#printmaking #graphinitiative #studioprintmaking #indojapanprintmaking nprintmaking by @graphinitiative

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Japanese woodcut printmaking workshop in New Delhi with Japanese master Katsutoshi Yuasa. Explore traditional woodcut techniques through hands-on carving and printing sessions. Limited seats available. Register immediately and secure your place before all slots fill. Link in Bio #printmaking #indo-japanprintmakingexhibition #studioprintmakingindia #graphinitiative school taken in Delhi, India by @graphinitiative

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Had a great time in Japan! 🇯🇵

An amazing collaboration between Indian and Japanese printmakers - an experience we will cherish forever.

This trip wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of @katsuyuasa1978 @cfshe_gallery We are truly thankful to you for inviting us for the exhibition and giving us a chance to experience the city and its beautiful crafts.

Heartfelt thanks to the entire MI- Lab for all your support and warmth.

Sharing a few glimpses from our visit!

#Mokuhanga #Printmaking #MI Lab #JapanIndia #ArtistExchange WoodblockPrint JapanDiaries by @graphinitiative

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taken in Echizen by @graphinitiative

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The India–Japan Print Exchange Project brings contemporary printmaking into dialogue with Japan’s rich tradition of handmade Echizen Washi. Initiated through the Graph Initiative and Studio Printmaking , the project connects artists, histories, materials, and ideas, showing how printmaking can serve as a meaningful bridge between cultures. More detailed review: https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/the-india-japan-print-exchange-project-a-dialogue-in-visual-arts-curator-katsutoshi-yuasa/81919132.html by @graphinitiative

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It was a wonderful experience to witness the exhibition of multiple printmaking techniques organized by Graph Initiative at the The Japan Foundation, New Delhi. The exhibition brought together artists from India and Japan, presenting a diverse range of printmaking practices and creative approaches. From traditional techniques like woodcut, etching, and lithography to more experimental contemporary processes, the show highlighted the richness and versatility of printmaking as a medium.
The exhibition created a meaningful cultural dialogue between the two countries and offered viewers a deeper understanding of how traditional methods can evolve into new visual expressions. It was inspiring to see how printmaking continues to expand through collaboration, experimentation, and artistic exchange
#artist #printmakingart #creativepeople taken in The Japan Foundation, New Delhi by @graphinitiative

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Japanese woodblock printing workshop DAY 1

Thank you so much for joining the workshop! Well done!

#mokuhanga #woodblockprint #woodcutprint #printing #graphinitiative by @graphinitiative

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Katsutoshi Yuasa, on how photography is a fundamental aspect of his image making practice and how woodcut printmaking aids his reflective process.

Catch his works at the exhibition Chhapa-Hanga organized by Graph Initiative and Studio Printmaking, hosted by the Japan Foundation, at Green Park, New Delhi. 7-14 Feb 2026 by @graphinitiative

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We are pleased to announce our upcoming printmaking exhibition at the Japan Foundation, Green Park, New Delhi, to be held from February 7th to 14th. We warmly invite all artists, art students, and art enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and engage with the works on display. 🙏 by @graphinitiative

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#printmaking #studioprintmaking #graphinitiative #artlovers by @graphinitiative

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#graphinitiative #printmaking#studioprintmaking by @graphinitiative

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