From March 29 to November 2, 2025, the Luigi Bailo Civic Museum in Treviso hosts the exhibition Hokusai – Water and the Secret of the Great Wave, curated by Paolo Linetti. The exhibition explores the artistic journey of the master of ukiyo-e, focusing on The Great Wave, one of the most famous images in the world. The theme of water, a symbolic and narrative element, is analyzed through a corpus of about 150 works that allow us to trace the evolution of his technique and style.
The exhibition path retraces the different study phases that led to the realization of the perfect wave, revealing the combination of artistic sensitivity and scientific rigor. The comparison with other Japanese masters of the time, including Kunisada, Utamaro, and Kuniyoshi, highlights the originality of his graphics and the impact that his visual language had on subsequent generations.
The exhibition also offers a thorough analysis of Katsushika's compositional technique, highlighting the connections with Renaissance European art and the geometric insights underlying his works. A unique opportunity to discover the constructive method of an artist who managed to combine tradition and innovation, influencing both Eastern and Western art.
