What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Hiroko Imada - Artist

Nearby public figures

Adam Lucy Art
Newnham Terrace

Amelia Durie Studio
Makespace Studios

doppiocotto
Newnham Terrace

Kate Lovegrove, Catherine Lovegrove Murals
-

Alex Jonas

Born in Tokyo, Hiroko Imada studied at the Tokyo Zokei University and later at the Slade School of Fine Art (University College London). Her degree show in 1992 caught the attention of The Times art critic David Cohen, who described her work as ‘heralding an impressive new talent’. In 1992, Imada was awarded the British Council Fellowship for her achievements at the Slade. From her early youth, Im

ada’s favoured subjects have been ‘Nature’ and ‘Dance and Movement’, and although she likes to work in various different media such as printmaking, painting, and site specific installation, a strong sense of continuity runs through all her works. She has exhibited throughout Europe and Japan, and a number of her exhibitions have been featured at Japan-related events and in the official magazine of the Embassy of Japan. Her solo exhibition in 2013 at the Riverside Studios Gallery in London, for example, was part of the ‘Japan 400’ event which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Japanese-British relations. Her solo exhibition in 2015 was produced by the Children’s Art Centre Pessi, in Vantaa, Finland, and was broadcast by Yle TV News. Her print works have been featured in the prestigious Saatchi Art Online collection. In 2015 she was commissioned by the British luxury phone manufacturer Vertu to produce an art work for their new phone, Aster Yosegi Wood (made in a limited edition of 50). The whole process of creation was filmed and used for the advertising campaign. In 2017, Imada created a giant paper wave interactive installation work at the Great Court of the British Museum as a part of 'Hokusai, beyond the Great Wave’ exhibition official event - Hokusai: Making Waves. Imada is scheduled to create an interactive installation with children at the Coventry Cathedral in March 2021 and will held her solo show at the Sway Gallery London in November 2021. Imada also specialises in teaching Japanese woodblock printing, papermaking, folded screen making, and hanging scroll making. In 2000 she established the Japanese woodblock printing course at the British Museum and in 2017 at the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, and has been teaching it in both organisations regularly since then. She has taught Japanese art related workshops at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin each year since 2008. Imada has works in the collections of the Vantaa Art Museum, Finland; the Youth Foundation, Oporto, Portugal; the British School in Rome, Italy; Berlin City Library, Germany; Children and Youth Art Library, Germany; Central Japan Railway Company, Japan; Tokyo Electric Power Company; Nisshinbo Trade Union, Japan; University College London, UK; Telehouse London, UK; as well as many other public and private collections.

19/12/2023

The course at The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts starting from January still have few more places. If you wish to join hurry up to register🥰

Learn to work with traditional tools and Japanese plywood to create your own gradated woodblock prints, inspired from landscape prints by Hiroshige or Hokusai, which feature the sky, the sea, and sloping mountainsides in a variety of hues and tones.

https://www.kings-foundation.org/school-of-traditional-arts/open-programme/japanese-woodblock-printmaking-landscapes-in-colour-09b33c

Photos from Hiroko Imada - Artist's post

03/12/2023

The original of the billboard poster at Hyde Park Corner tube station Piccadilly line East bound platform is on display until 3 Dec. Other smaller works also available via 🥰

I am at today at 2pm if you would like to meet the artist😊

ART BELOW WINTER SHOW

23 Nov - 3 Dec 2023
Private View tonight (23 Nov) from 6 to 8:30pm. Please come and join us!
Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

29/11/2023

Those who live near The Abbey Sutton Courtenay, I am giving a talk and Japanese woodblock printing workshop in January. In detail, please check their page.
I am very much looking forward to visiting this beautiful venue🥰

We are very pleased and honored to welcome the world renowned print artist Hiroko Imada for an exceptional weekend at the Abbey on January 20-21, 2024 🌸

Japanese woodblock printing is a traditional print method that became popular in the 17th-19th centuries. This technique originated in ancient China before it was brought to Japan where it grew in popularity in the Edo period (1603-1867). Japanese woodblock prints, also called ukiyo-e (which means pictures of the floating world), are a traditional art form also used for printing books before reaching European audiences and forming the West's perception of Japanese art in the late 19th century, particularly with the landscape print series of Hokusai and Hiroshige, the most famous ukioye-e masters. It also had a strong influence on artists such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, or even Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Immerse yourself in a truly unique experience in a magical medieval building where you will have the opportunity to spend an evening with Hiroko Imada for a talk followed by a supper before attending a woodblock print workshop the day after. You can either stay at the Abbey for the weekend (accommodation available) or just come and join us for the talk & supper on Saturday evening and/or for the workshop on Sunday morning or afternoon if you live locally.

Please contact us for more information or book your seat on Eventbrite ✨

28/11/2023

Recent workshop at The Japan Society 😊

26/11/2023

The artwork used for the billboard poster at Hyde Park Corner tube station Piccadilly line east bound platform is on display until 3 Dec. Other smaller works also available via 🥰

ART BELOW WINTER SHOW

23 Nov - 3 Dec 2023
Private View tonight (23 Nov) from 6 to 8:30pm. Please come and join us!
Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

23/11/2023

The billboard poster is up at Hyde Park Corner tube station Piccadilly line East bound platform now until 3 December. The artwork used for the billboard poster is on display until 3 Dec. Other smaller works also available via 🥰

ART BELOW WINTER SHOW

23 Nov - 3 Dec 2023
Private View tonight (23 Nov) from 6 to 8:30pm. Please come and join us!
Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

21/10/2023

It was a great pleasure to see the film I demonstrated how to make Japanese woodblock print at “Beyond the Great Wave - Works by Hokusai” exhibition at 😀The film originally produced by for “Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything” at the British Museum back in 2021 and this time presented at on the wall.

20/10/2023

It was a pleasure to present my blocks and prints for the PV of “Beyond the Great Wave - Works by Hokusai” exhibition at last night. These blocks and prints were originally created for the film produced by for “Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything” at the British Museum back in 2021 and this time presented at exhibition. Thank you so much for Ken, Susan and Diana who helped to explain about the blocks and prints🙇‍♀️ It was a great pleasure meeting you all.🥰😘

”

18/10/2023

Please note this workshop is now full but there will be another workshop. Please keep your eyes on event😊

18/10/2023

Japanese woodblock printmaking workshop on Saturday, 4 November 2023

10.30 – 12:30 & 14:30 - 16:30vam
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA

Join Japanese print artist Hiroko Imada to design, cut and print your own Japanese wood block print using traditional techniques. Inspired by Young V&A's Japan: Myths to Manga exhibition.

At the end of this two-hour workshop, you will have your own Japanese print and block to take home with you!

This workshop is part of the Make-Lab series which offers opportunities for adults and children to work with professional artists, learning new creative skills together.

Make-Lab Workshop: Printing with Hiroko Imada - Workshop at Young V&A · V&A

14/10/2023

Join Japanese print to design, cut and print your own Japanese wood block print using traditional techniques. Inspired by Young V&A's Japan: Myths to Manga exhibition at Young V&A on Sat 4 November.

At the end of this two-hour workshop, you will have your own Japanese print and block to take home with you!

This workshop is part of the Make-Lab series which offers opportunities for adults and children to work with professional artists, learning new creative skills together.

There are two workshop times to choose from: 10.30-12.30 and 14.30-16.30. Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/WlBJxlDMpp/make-lab-workshop-printing-with-hiroko-imada-4-nov-23

Make-Lab Workshop: Printing with Hiroko Imada - Workshop at Young V&A · V&A Practise Japanese wood block printing in this fun workshop

The Japan Society - Woodblock Workshop with Hiroko Imada

03/10/2023

The booking for Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop with The Japan Society now open☺️ Early booking recommended to avoid a disappointment.

The Japan Society - Woodblock Workshop with Hiroko Imada Booking DetailsBooking essential – Priority booking for Japan Society members and their guestsJapan Society Members: £30Guests and Non-members: £45All tools, equipment and materials will be provided on the day

06/09/2023

I am pleased to announce that Finlandia Rhapsody Series - Mokulitho works created based on the images of Finnish sceneries are available from 😀 Other works also available too.

31/07/2023

The artwork used for the billboard poster is on display until Sun 6 August. Other smaller works also available via 🥰

ART BELOW SUMMER SHOW

20 July - 6 August 2023

Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

The artwork 'InnerMotion III' is from the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film 9 (2021)

This gorgeous abstract work by the incredible @hirokoimada_artist might look familiar to fans of the blockbuster hit series “Fast and Furious”; this piece is part of a series commissioned by Universal Pictures to be used in “Fast and Furious 9”.

‘Inner Motion III’ and several other eye-catching pieces by Hiroko are currently available at Ad Lib Gallery as part of the Art Below Summer Show, on display until 6th August.

#adlibgallery #artbelow #contemporaryart #artist #art #london #artexhibition #fastandfurious #abstractart

28/07/2023

By Ad Lib Gallery
This gorgeous abstract work by the incredible might look familiar to fans of the blockbuster hit series “Fast and Furious”; this piece is part of a series commissioned by Universal Pictures to be used in “Fast and Furious 9”.

‘Inner Motion III’ and several other eye-catching pieces by Hiroko are currently available at Ad Lib Gallery as part of the Art Below Summer Show, on display until 6th August.

This gorgeous abstract work by the incredible @hirokoimada_artist might look familiar to fans of the blockbuster hit series “Fast and Furious”; this piece is part of a series commissioned by Universal Pictures to be used in “Fast and Furious 9”. ‘Inner Motion III’ and several other eye-catching pieces by Hiroko are currently available at Ad Lib Gallery as part of the Art Below Summer Show, on display until 6th August. #adlibgallery #artbelow #contemporaryart #artist #art #london #artexhibition #fastandfurious #abstractart

The artwork used for the billboard poster is on display @adlibgallery until Sun 6 August. Other smaller works also available via @adlibgallery 🥰

ART BELOW SUMMER SHOW

20 July - 6 August 2023

Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

The artwork 'InnerMotion III' is from the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga

#fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #psta #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9 #adlibgallery #artbelow #artbelowhydeparkcornertubestation

26/07/2023

The billboard poster is on display at Hyde Park Corner tube station Piccadilly line eastbound platform until 2 August.
The actual work is on display and for sale until Sun 6 August. Other smaller works also available via 🥰
ART BELOW SUMMER SHOW
20 July - 6 August 2023
Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL
Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm
The artwork 'InnerMotion III' is from the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film 9 (2021)

The artwork used for the billboard poster is on display @adlibgallery until Sun 6 August. Other smaller works also available via @adlibgallery 🥰 ART BELOW SUMMER SHOW 20 July - 6 August 2023 Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL Gallery Opening Hours: Mon: 11am - 4:30pm Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm Sun: 11am - 4:30pm The artwork 'InnerMotion III' is from the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga #fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #psta #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9 #adlibgallery #artbelow #artbelowhydeparkcornertubestation

24/07/2023

20/07/2023

The poster is now on display for 2 weeks at Hyde Park Corner Piccadilly line eastbound platform😀

by and now on display at

in collaboration with

at opens Thursday 20 July 6pm-8:30pm !

#2023

19/07/2023

I am pleased to let you know that I am participating the event called ‘Art Below Hyde Park Corner 2023’.
This summer, Art Below is coming to Hyde Park Corner tube station to display 14 artists on billboards across both Piccadilly line platforms for two weeks from 20 July 2023.

To coincide with the billboard campaign Ad Lib Gallery is hosting a group show
featuring original works and prints by participating artists from 20 July to 6 August.
I am presenting the same work that is used for the billboard poster.

ART BELOW SUMMER SHOW

Private View: Thursday 20th July, 6 - 8:30pm
*Please RSVP from the link below.
https://adlib.online/events/art-below-summer-show-2023
Exhibition opens from 20 July to 6 August 2023

Ad Lib Gallery, 10 Church Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DL

Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon: 11am - 4:30pm
Tues - Sat: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4:30pm

16/07/2023

Inner Motion Il

From the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film 9 (2021)

13/07/2023

Inner Motion Ill

From the same series that produced ‘ Inner Motion I’ which was commissioned for use in the Hollywood film 9 (2021)

24/06/2023

August Intensive course at The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts😀

MAKE A JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT & FOLDED SCREEN
7 August 2023- 11 August 2023
TIME 10:30-16:30

Study master examples of Japanese woodblock printing before making your own black and white print. Then, learn to make a Japanese folded screen on which you can mount and display your print.

This is a rare chance to learn how to make a Japanese folded screen, including how to make paper hinges. You will also be guided in the process of how to paste and mount your print for display.

[Please note that for the purposes of this class we will be printing in black and white]

https://my.mtr.cool/bywkzxdvvb

Photos from The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts's post

19/06/2023

Last week Japanese hanging scroll + woodblock printmaking 5 days intensive course at The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts

29/05/2023

Study for Inner Motion I

A study work made for the painting used for 9 (2021)

27/05/2023

Study for Inner Motion II

A study work made for the painting used for 9 (2021)

Study for Inner Motion III

A study work made for the painting used for #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga

#fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9

26/05/2023

Study for Inner Motion III

A study work made for the painting used for 9 (2021)

Study for Inner Motion III A study work made for the painting used for #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga #fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9

24/05/2023

Study for Inner Motion IV

A study work made for the painting used for 9 (2021)

I was commissioned to create a painting for #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga and the photo shows how it was presented in situ.

#fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9

20/05/2023

was commissioned to create a painting for 9 (2021) and the photo shows how it was presented in situ.

I was commissioned to create a painting for #fastandfurious 9 (2021) @fastandfurious_1327_ @thefastsaga and the photo shows how it was presented in situ. #fastandfutious #ff9 #japaneseartist #hirokoimada #abstractart #artinthefilm #saatchiartartist #saatchiart #contemporarycollective #degreeart #swaygallerylondon #wimbledonartist #sladeschooloffineart #ucl #abstractpainting #fastandfurious9

19/05/2023

I was commissioned to create a painting for 9 (2021) and the photo shows how it was presented in situ.

12/05/2023

Thank you very much for a wonderful article on me on 4th issue of Chief of Stuff Magazine!
You can download this wonderful magazine full issue for free. To access the full issue visit www.chiefofstuff.org
and use the code "boredlevel" to get a free copy.

Claim ownership or report listing

Want your public figure to be the top-listed Public Figure in London?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.