Collection: Echoes of the Floating World

Tacoma Art Museum announced the opening of Echoes of the Floating World, an exhibition highlighting the continuing influence of Japan’s ukiyo-e woodblock prints on contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest. This exhibition opened on Saturday, February 22, 2025. 

Echoes of the Floating World features a striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the Tacoma Art Museum and others, displayed alongside works by contemporary Northwest artists. This exhibition honors the rich legacy of ukiyo-e while exploring its cultural impact on today’s artistic expressions.