Katsushika Hokusai, Poem by Kiyowara no Fukayabu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), about 1835–36 (Tenpō 6–7). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection.
Katsushika Hokusai, Poem by Kiyowara no Fukayabu, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), about 1835–36 (Tenpō 6–7). Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection.
Member Spotlight Talk: Arts of Japan
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
Our Japanese galleries are open again! After years of renovation and transformation, you can once again experience the Museum's comprehensive collection of Japanese art, including our beloved Buddhist Temple Room.
MFA Members, here’s your chance to dive deeper into the works featured in the galleries with Sarah Thompson, curator, Japanese Art. This member-only Spotlight Talk takes place in June with each event focused on a different work of art. Learn the fascinating history behind ukiyo-e woodblock prints and visit the reimagined and evocative spaces after each event.
Wheelchair accessible
Open to all members
Past Dates and Times
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.