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74 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints: Where to[...]

74 Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:

Where to buy art by Japanese artists?

Artmajeur presents a selection of the best Contemporary Japanese artists: Japanese painters, Japanese sculptors, Japanese photographers, you can find both emerging and confirmed artists on the gallery.

While painters, sculptors and photographers from Japan are the most popular techniques, we also have great contemporary works for sale in other techniques like collages, digital arts or textile arts. Artmajeur gallery is very popular in Japan because many contemporary artists use it to sell their artworks: collectors looking to buy art by Japanese artists can find a great diversity of techniques, colors, styles and prices.

Discover original Artworks made by Contemporary Japanese artists on Artmajeur

Contemporary Japanese artists have created a wide variety of original artworks that are truly unique. These artworks are characterized by the use of unconventional materials and supports, such as washi paper, bamboo, and lacquer.

Photography,  59.1x39.4 in
No title (No62)_ Photography, 59.1x39.4 in
©2019 Suki Da

Origins and History

Original artworks made by Contemporary Japanese artists have a rich and diverse history. The modern art movement in Japan began in the late 19th century, with the introduction of Western art techniques and styles. The period between the 1910s and 1930s saw the emergence of several influential artists, including Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami. These artists brought a new perspective to the art world, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary styles. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Mono-ha movement emerged, which focused on the relationship between natural and industrial materials. Today, Japanese contemporary art continues to evolve, with artists exploring new mediums and themes. Some of the most sought-after contemporary Japanese artists include Yoshitomo Nara, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Mariko Mori. The unique blend of tradition and modernity in Japanese art continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Sculpture,  5.1x5.9 in
Daruma Sculpture, 5.1x5.9 in
©2022 Yoko Hayashi Artist represented by Kogei Art KYOTO

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

The evolution of original artworks made by Contemporary Japanese artists has been nothing short of remarkable.

Printmaking,  19.7x19.7 in
Jellyfish eyes-white Printmaking, 19.7x19.7 in
©2006 Takashi Murakami Artist represented by Artmajeur Invest

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary Japanese art has gained a lot of attention from artists all over the world. Many Contemporary Artists have been inspired by the unique style and cultural significance of Japanese art. Here are some artists who have created original artworks based on the works of contemporary Japanese artists.

  1. Yayoi Kusama - This Japanese artist is known for her use of bright colors and polka dots in her paintings and installations. Contemporary artists have been inspired by her unique style and use of color.

  2. Takashi Murakami - This Japanese artist is known for his colorful and playful paintings and sculptures. Many contemporary artists have been inspired by his use of pop culture references and bright colors.

  3. Ai Weiwei - This Chinese artist is known for his political activism and his use of found objects in his sculptures. He has been inspired by the work of contemporary Japanese artists who use everyday objects in their artwork.

  4. Anish Kapoor - This Indian artist is known for his large-scale sculptures that explore the relationship between space and form. He has been inspired by the minimalist aesthetic of many contemporary Japanese artists.

  5. Damien Hirst - This British artist is known for his provocative and controversial artworks. He has been inspired by the use of cultural symbols and motifs in the work of contemporary Japanese artists.

Contemporary artists continue to be inspired by the unique style and cultural significance of Japanese art. They have created original artworks that pay homage to the work of contemporary Japanese artists while also exploring new themes and ideas.

Textile Art,  78.7x70.1 in
Soon It’ll Be Dawn Textile Art, 78.7x70.1 in
©2021 Yoko Kamitani Artist represented by Kogei Art KYOTO

Notable original artworks made by Contemporary Japanese artists

Contemporary Japanese artists have produced a plethora of well-known original artworks that have captured the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide. Here are five of the most notable artworks and their descriptions.

  1. "My Lonesome Cowboy" by Takashi Murakami (1998) is a sculpture that depicts a young man dressed in cowboy attire, with a stream of white liquid shooting from his hand. The sculpture is made of fiberglass and acrylic paint and represents the artist’s interest in merging traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture.

  2. "Love is Calling" by Yayoi Kusama (2013) is an installation comprised of a small room filled with inflatable tentacles covered in the artist’s signature polka dots. The installation is meant to evoke a sense of infinity and represents Kusama’s ongoing battle with mental illness.

  3. "Oval Buddha" by Hiroshi Sugimoto (1988) is a photograph of a Buddha statue taken with a large-format camera. The photograph is part of Sugimoto’s "Seascapes" series and showcases his interest in capturing the essence of spiritual objects through photography.

  4. "Miss Forest" by Yoshitomo Nara (2000) is a painting of a young girl with a fierce expression, holding a large knife in one hand. The painting is part of Nara’s larger body of work that explores the themes of innocence, violence, and rebellion.

  5. "Tokyo Parrots" by Hachiya Kazuhiko (2013) is a series of photographs that capture the vibrant green parrots that have made Tokyo their home. The photographs showcase the artist’s interest in the relationship between humans and nature in urban environments.

These artworks demonstrate the range of styles and themes explored by contemporary Japanese artists, from pop culture references to spiritual iconography to the relationship between humans and the natural world. Each piece represents a unique perspective and adds to the rich tapestry of contemporary Japanese art.

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Photography titled "No title (No62)_" by Suki Da, Original Artwork, Digital Print
No title (No62)_ - Photography, 59.1x39.4 in ©2019 by Suki Da - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes, Japanese, Shibari, Asian, Bondage, Master, Japan, Woman, Geisha, Body, Nude, Naked, Breast, Rope, erotic, erotique, samurai, sakura, traditional

Suki Da

"No title (No62)_"

Photography | 59.1x39.4 in

$5,168.79
Textile Art titled "Soon It’ll Be Dawn" by Yoko Kamitani, Original Artwork, Tapestry
Soon It’ll Be Dawn - Textile Art, 78.7x70.1 in ©2021 by Yoko Kamitani -

Yoko Kamitani

"Soon It’ll Be Dawn"

Textile Art on Other substrate | 78.7x70.1 in

$14,308.65
Textile Art titled "Dancing in the Wind" by Toki Hata, Original Artwork, Fabric
Dancing in the Wind - Textile Art, 66.9x55.1 in ©2020 by Toki Hata -

Toki Hata

"Dancing in the Wind"

Textile Art on Other substrate | 66.9x55.1 in

$30,706
Printmaking titled "Continuous workーbeg…" by Yi Cheng Chen, Original Artwork, Xylography
Continuous workーbeginning - Printmaking, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Yi Cheng Chen - Geometric, geometric-572, World Culture

Yi Cheng Chen

"Continuous workーbeginning"

Printmaking on Paper | 11.8x11.8 in

$397.23
Painting titled "Nudesketch006" by Osam Fukuda, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Nudesketch006 - Painting, 10.6x7.5 in ©2024 by Osam Fukuda -

Osam Fukuda

"Nudesketch006"

Pastel on Paper | 10.6x7.5 in

$466.58
Painting titled "Animal motifs and b…" by Terushige Matsumoto, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Animal motifs and brushes - Painting, 17.7x11.8 in ©2024 by Terushige Matsumoto - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Everyday Life

Terushige Matsumoto

"Animal motifs and brushes"

Acrylic on Paper | 17.7x11.8 in

$150
Sculpture titled "Wave Vessel" by Ryozo Shibata, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Wave Vessel - Sculpture, 13.8x27.6 in ©2022 by Ryozo Shibata -

Ryozo Shibata

"Wave Vessel"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 13.8x27.6 in

$7,186.97
Photography titled "Plate #002" by Keiichiro Muramatsu, Original Artwork, Digital Photography Mounted on Aluminium
Plate #002 - Photography, 15.8x11.3 in ©2023 by Keiichiro Muramatsu - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Flower, black and white, industrial design, modern art, ready to hang, stylish home decor, textured art, aluminum, contemporary, flowers, minimalist art

Keiichiro Muramatsu

"Plate #002"

Photography | 15.8x11.3 in

$662
Printmaking titled "Sur le bord de la r…" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Original Artwork, Engraving
Sur le bord de la rivière Sumida. - Printmaking ©2023 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi - Figurative, figurative-594, Everyday Life, rivière, berge, pluie, parapluie, personnages, ville, paysage

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

"Sur le bord de la rivière Sumida."

Printmaking

Prints Museum Quality from $27.04
Printmaking titled "La carpe géante" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Original Artwork, Xylography
La carpe géante - Printmaking ©1880 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi - Classicism, classicism-933, Fish, Carpe, rivière, géant, capture, écailles, eau, kimonos

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

"La carpe géante"

Printmaking

Prints Museum Quality from $27.04
Painting titled "220402" by Ikori Song, Original Artwork, Pigments
220402 - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2022 by Ikori Song - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color

Ikori Song

"220402"

Pigments on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

$682.58
Prints available
Painting titled "Expansion" by Mayumi Yamamoto, Original Artwork, Oil
Expansion - Painting, 16.1x12.5 in ©2022 by Mayumi Yamamoto - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, Colour, Power, Energy, Life

Mayumi Yamamoto

"Expansion"

Oil on Canvas | 16.1x12.5 in

$678.83
Sculpture titled "Daruma" by Yoko Hayashi, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Daruma - Sculpture, 5.1x5.9 in ©2022 by Yoko Hayashi -

Yoko Hayashi

"Daruma"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 5.1x5.9 in

$7,441.69
Painting titled "Blue ocean and wome…" by Guzel Min, Original Artwork, Oil
Blue ocean and women 91 cm/ 72.7 cm (2021) - Painting, 35.8x28.4 in ©2021 by Guzel Min - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, sea, ocean, beautiful women, linen canvas, blue, white dress, exhibit

Guzel Min

"Blue ocean and women 91 cm/ 72.7 cm (2021)"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 35.8x28.4 in

$1,323.67
Sculpture titled "In Praise of Sunshi…" by Koken Murata, Original Artwork, Wood
In Praise of Sunshine - Sculpture, 33.9x25.6 in ©2020 by Koken Murata -

Koken Murata

"In Praise of Sunshine"

Sculpture - Wood | 33.9x25.6 in

$26,755.63
Sculpture titled "Burnished Frog in L…" by Shogo Okamoto, Original Artwork, Wood
Burnished Frog in Love - Sculpture, 2.1x2.7 in ©2020 by Shogo Okamoto -

Shogo Okamoto

"Burnished Frog in Love"

Sculpture - Wood | 2.1x2.7 in

$2,731.96
Painting titled "Piano" by Ayumi, Original Artwork, Pigments Mounted on Metal
Piano - Painting, 13.4x10.6 in ©2024 by Ayumi - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, piano, calligraphy, japaneseart, #black, #blackink, #monochrome, #red

Ayumi

"Piano"

Pigments on Paper | 13.4x10.6 in

$875.05
Painting titled "Fantaisie automnale" by Mlle Saeki, Original Artwork, Oil
Fantaisie automnale - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2023 by Mlle Saeki -

Mlle Saeki

"Fantaisie automnale"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

On Request Prints from $27.04
Painting titled "Manami" by Wilf Tilley, Original Artwork, Oil
Manami - Painting, 16.1x12.4 in ©2023 by Wilf Tilley - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits, Wilf Tilley, Encaustic Painting, New Light Prize Exhibition, Manami, Japan Painting

Wilf Tilley

"Manami"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 16.1x12.4 in

Not For Sale
Sculpture titled "Lidded Box with Kir…" by Ai Imamura, Original Artwork, Wood
Lidded Box with Kirikane Design: “Peacock” - Sculpture, 5.7x5.4 in ©2021 by Ai Imamura -

Ai Imamura

"Lidded Box with Kirikane Design: “Peacock”"

Sculpture - Wood | 5.7x5.4 in

$16,975.55
Painting titled "Hupofero" by Ayasophie, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Hupofero - Painting, 17.9x35.8 in ©2023 by Ayasophie - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, contemporary, current, pouring, collage, safety, christian, prophetic

Ayasophie

"Hupofero"

Acrylic on Wood | 17.9x35.8 in

$735.37
Painting titled "Alive in the forest" by Pipit Yamamoto, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Alive in the forest - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2022 by Pipit Yamamoto - Abstract, abstract-570, Forest

Pipit Yamamoto

"Alive in the forest"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$334
Prints available
Painting titled "Women" by Sunao F, Original Artwork, Oil
Women - Painting, 31.5x27.6 in ©2023 by Sunao F -

Sunao F

"Women"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x27.6 in

$13,580.61
Painting titled "Visage" by Shuji Fukushima, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Visage - Painting, 5.8x3.9 in ©2022 by Shuji Fukushima - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Visage

Shuji Fukushima

"Visage"

Acrylic on Paper | 5.8x3.9 in

$110.3
Printmaking titled "Jellyfish eyes-white" by Takashi Murakami, Original Artwork
Jellyfish eyes-white - Printmaking, 19.7x19.7 in ©2006 by Takashi Murakami -

Takashi Murakami

"Jellyfish eyes-white"

Printmaking | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,654.54
Drawing titled "ヒシヘハルンくトーハヘ" by Kazuhiro Higashi, Original Artwork, Marker
ヒシヘハルンくトーハヘ - Drawing, 23.4x16.5 in ©2024 by Kazuhiro Higashi - Calligraphy, calligraphy-210, Geometric, calligraphy, shodo, drawing, lines, kana characters, katakana, hiragana, Japan, Japanese language, art shodo

Kazuhiro Higashi

"ヒシヘハルンくトーハヘ"

Marker on Paper | 23.4x16.5 in

$664
Sculpture titled "Expansive Sky" by Issei Hattori, Original Artwork, Wood
Expansive Sky - Sculpture, 17.7x16.9 in ©2018 by Issei Hattori -

Issei Hattori

"Expansive Sky"

Sculpture - Wood | 17.7x16.9 in

$7,006.67
Painting titled "Butt Workout" by Takuart, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Butt Workout - Painting, 15x17.9 in ©2023 by Takuart - Humor

Takuart

"Butt Workout"

Oil on Canvas | 15x17.9 in

$851.96
Prints available
Printmaking titled "Dittico B" by Aoi Huber, Original Artwork, Screenprinting
Dittico B - Printmaking, 39.4x13.8 in ©1991 by Aoi Huber - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, Aoi Huber, Studio Fornaresio, Giappone, Tokyo, Astrattismo, colori, composizione

Aoi Huber

"Dittico B"

Printmaking on Paper | 39.4x13.8 in

$998.24
Painting titled "Landing of stairs" by Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling, Original Artwork, Gouache
Landing of stairs - Painting, 13x9.5 in ©2023 by Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Geometric, merody

Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling

"Landing of stairs"

Gouache on Canvas | 13x9.5 in

$1,478.06
Sculpture titled "Saikiko Ring Box" by Kenji Omachi, Original Artwork, Stone
Saikiko Ring Box - Sculpture, 5.9x5.4 in ©2007 by Kenji Omachi -

Kenji Omachi

"Saikiko Ring Box"

Sculpture - Stone | 5.9x5.4 in

$6,949.07
Painting titled "Azul sobre tons de…" by Tamura Patricia Ruri, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Azul sobre tons de Amarelo - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2018 by Tamura Patricia Ruri - Abstract, abstract-570, Desert, cores primarias, amarelo e azul, linha horizontal, horizonte, deserto, arvores secas

Tamura Patricia Ruri

"Azul sobre tons de Amarelo"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

$1,425.89
Prints available
Photography titled "Mother Nature" by John Donica, Original Artwork, Analog photography
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Mother Nature - Photography, 23.6x23.6 in ©2010 by John Donica - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Nude, nude, nature, black and white, film

John Donica

"Mother Nature"

Photography | 23.6x23.6 in

$1,877
Photography titled "La Catrina in Chiap…" by R&N Photography, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
La Catrina in Chiapas - Photography ©2022 by R&N Photography - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, World Culture, La Catrina, catrina, Chiapas, Mexico, maquillaje de catrinas, catrina makeup, sugar skull makeup, calavarera, catrina facepaint, sugar skull facepaint, calavera facepaint, catrinas, Chiapas dress, San Cristobal

R&N Photography

"La Catrina in Chiapas"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $122.65
Painting titled "Women and Plants 3" by Zhu Rong, Original Artwork, Oil
Women and Plants 3 - Painting, 9.4x7.9 in ©2020 by Zhu Rong -

Zhu Rong

"Women and Plants 3"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 9.4x7.9 in

$655.66
Digital Arts titled "平和のために武器は預かるよ I'll…" by Kaori Ooshima, Original Artwork, AI generated image
平和のために武器は預かるよ I'll keep my weapons for the sake of peace. - Digital Arts ©2024 by Kaori Ooshima - Abstract, abstract-570, War, 願い, 祈り, 戦争反対, 世界平和, 蝶の群れ, 地球を大切に, 人類の希望, 未来への伝言

Kaori Ooshima

"平和のために武器は預かるよ I'll keep my weapons for the sake of peace."

Digital Arts

Not For Sale

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