Art Prints

A contemporary angel adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”, ...

The warrior Oya Taro Mitsukuni comes to the ruined Sōma Palace to vanquish Princess Takiyasha-hime. Daughter of a defeated rebel, she conjures a te...

The hannya mask in Japanese Noh theatre represents a jealous and rageful demon. In this dramatic image, Hokusai alludes to the Buddhist tale of Kis...

Blooming during the summer months, the lotus flower rises clean and beautiful from the muddy water in which it grows, symbolising purity and renewal.

Cherry blossom viewing, known as hanami, is a long-standing Japanese tradition. The blossoms bloom beautifully for only a short period each spring ...

Waves are one of the most recognisable motifs in Japanese art and design. This 20th century depiction puts emphasis on the calm and repetitive natu...

This tranquil autumn woodland scene captures the vibrant colours of the Japanese maple season. In Japan, the changing leaves are celebrated during ...

There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Art Institute of Chicag...

A contemporary New York adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”,...

Birthdays gain a noble sparkle when inspired by corgis - the devoted companions of the British Royal Family, whose lively personalities and histori...

The fierce figure shown is Minamoto no Yoshihira, nicknamed “Akugenta” (Wicked Genji), a warrior famed for both bravery and ferocity. According to ...

From the kabuki drama The Okazaki Cat Demon, this scene depicts the menace of the bakeneko, a supernatural cat said to gain uncanny powers. As it e...

Yugao is a tragic figure from The Tale of Genji, often called the world’s first novel, written in the 11th century by female novelist Murasaki Shik...

The warrior shown is Takagi Umanosuke, a hero from Kuniyoshi’s illustrated adaptations of the Chinese epic Suikoden (Shuihu zhuan). As he undertake...

From the Tongue-cut Sparrow tale, a wicked old woman takes home a heavy box, expecting it to be filled with treasure. Instead, she is greeted by a ...

Depicted is the celebrated Kabuki actor Ichikawa Kodanji IV in the role of Kasane, the ghost of a woman murdered by her lover who returns to curse ...

Opened to the public in 1962, this historic attic space showcases a purpose-built surgical theatre from 1822, used before anaesthetics and antisept...

For over 2,500 years, theatre has brought people together to laugh, reflect and dream. From ancient amphitheatres to modern stages, it reminds us t...

Celebrate a birthday beneath the glow of theatre lights, where the hush before the curtain rises gives way to stirring performances, where each sce...

A contemporary theatre adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”...

A contemporary Hamlet adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”,...

A contemporary Henry VIII adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to retu...

A contemporary Mary Queen of Scots adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean...

In the Age of Sail, cats were official crew members, guarding supplies and boosting morale. A birthday, like a voyage, marks another nautical mile ...

A contemporary football adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return...

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew hold the world’s largest living plant collection, safeguarding over 27,000 taxa while combining scientific researc...

Today, the Palm House remains both a working scientific environment and a visitor landmark, symbolising Victorian optimism, botanical discovery, an...

Cats and cathedrals share an air of dignified independence. Both invite admiration without demand, offering moments of quiet reflection - whether t...

Opened in 1926, this landmark institution features a striking façade inspired by Spanish Renaissance architecture, with a grand entrance modelled a...

Behind every birthday cake is science at work: careful measurements, rising gases, and heat-driven reactions, with candles demonstrating combustion...

On this most curious of birthdays, may your powers of deduction reveal cake, laughter, and delightful surprises. As Holmes himself would observe, t...

When first exhibited in 1877, its superbly naturalistic modelling led some critics to accuse Rodin of making it directly from a live cast — a charg...

When first exhibited in 1877, its superbly naturalistic modelling led some critics to accuse Rodin of making it directly from a live cast — a charg...

From the Japanese print series Momoyogusa (A World of Things), Sekka’s Chrysanthemum prioritises pattern over realism. The controlled repetition of...

This intimate woodland scene reflects Diaz de la Peña’s poetic approach to landscape, blending resting figures with lush forest light. A key member...

This oil on canvas painting depicts cresting waves off the Normandy coast. Courbet applied paint in thick, energetic strokes that emphasised materi...