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

73 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,  34.3x47.2 in
No title (No139) Photography, 34.3x47.2 in
©2020 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.

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

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.

Painting,  14.5x21.3 in
Father Goes to War Painting, 14.5x21.3 in
©2024 Kazuhiro Higashi

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.

Sculpture,  3.9x11.8 in
Biotope Sculpture, 3.9x11.8 in
©2022 Yoko Hayashi 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 (No139)" by Suki Da, Original Artwork, Digital Print
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No title (No139) - Photography, 34.3x47.2 in ©2020 by Suki Da - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, Shibari, japanese, rope, bondage, master, rigger, asian, traditional, geisha, captured, nude, naked, erotic, erotique, body, woman, kinbaku

Suki Da

"No title (No139)"

Photography | 34.3x47.2 in

$3,359.37
Sculpture titled "Biotope" by Yoko Hayashi, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Biotope - Sculpture, 3.9x11.8 in ©2022 by Yoko Hayashi -

Yoko Hayashi

"Biotope"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 3.9x11.8 in

$7,923.74
Sculpture titled "Cherry Blossoms" by Koken Murata, Original Artwork, Wood
Cherry Blossoms - Sculpture, 31.5x47.2 in ©2019 by Koken Murata - イメージ

Koken Murata

"Cherry Blossoms"

Sculpture - Wood | 31.5x47.2 in

$18,360.13
Collages titled "A flying squid (col…" by Terushige Matsumoto, Original Artwork, Collages Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
A flying squid (collage of stained glass)/ framed. - Collages, 6.7x9.5 in ©2023 by Terushige Matsumoto - Abstract, abstract-570, Fantasy, stained glass, squid, sea

Terushige Matsumoto

"A flying squid (collage of stained glass)/ framed."

Collages on Other substrate | 6.7x9.5 in

$150
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

$2,723.32
Painting titled "Miley Cyrus" by Takuart, Original Artwork, Oil
Miley Cyrus - Painting, 20.9x17.9 in ©2019 by Takuart - Celebrity Portraits

Takuart

"Miley Cyrus"

Oil on Canvas | 20.9x17.9 in

Not For Sale Prints from $26.86
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

$991.59
Painting titled "Ballerina" by Sunao F, Original Artwork, Oil
Ballerina - Painting, 31.5x27.6 in ©2023 by Sunao F - Classicism, classicism-933

Sunao F

"Ballerina"

Oil on Canvas | 31.5x27.6 in

$10,234.87
Drawing titled "La Langue Verte" by Wilf Tilley, Original Artwork, Graphite
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La Langue Verte - Drawing, 11.6x8.3 in ©2009 by Wilf Tilley - Illustration, illustration-600, Erotic Nudes, Solomon, Kabbalah, Language of the Birds, Erotic Female Nude, Le Langue Des Oiseaux, Wilf Tilley

Wilf Tilley

"La Langue Verte"

Graphite on Paper | 11.6x8.3 in

Not For Sale
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

$732.14
Photography titled "Pain" by John Donica, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Pain - Photography, 27.6x19.7 in ©2011 by John Donica - Classicism, classicism-933, Nude, nude, woman

John Donica

"Pain"

Photography | 27.6x19.7 in

$1,521
Sculpture titled "Gateway to Success" by Makimasa Imai, Original Artwork, Ceramics
Gateway to Success - Sculpture, 9.5x27.6 in ©2021 by Makimasa Imai - Fish

Makimasa Imai

"Gateway to Success"

Sculpture - Ceramics | 9.5x27.6 in

$7,969.31
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

$1,643.53
Painting titled "Nudesketch005N7" by Osam Fukuda, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Nudesketch005N7 - Painting, 7.5x5.1 in ©2024 by Osam Fukuda -

Osam Fukuda

"Nudesketch005N7"

Pastel on Paper | 7.5x5.1 in

$380.2
Printmaking titled "Continuous workー Da…" by Yi Cheng Chen, Original Artwork, Xylography
Continuous workー Day to day - Printmaking, 37.4x37.4 in ©2022 by Yi Cheng Chen - Minimalism, minimalism-606, World Culture

Yi Cheng Chen

"Continuous workー Day to day"

Printmaking on Paper | 37.4x37.4 in

$2,495.95
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

$7,163.42
Textile Art titled "I’ll Continue Tomor…" by Yoko Kamitani, Original Artwork, Tapestry
I’ll Continue Tomorrow - Textile Art, 78.7x70.1 in ©2019 by Yoko Kamitani -

Yoko Kamitani

"I’ll Continue Tomorrow"

Textile Art on Other substrate | 78.7x70.1 in

$13,438.87
Sculpture titled "Window in the Sky" by Issei Hattori, Original Artwork, Wood
Window in the Sky - Sculpture, 18.3x44.1 in ©2020 by Issei Hattori -

Issei Hattori

"Window in the Sky"

Sculpture - Wood | 18.3x44.1 in

$16,851.59
Painting titled "Swimming pool" by Zhu Rong, Original Artwork, Gouache
Swimming pool - Painting, 10.9x16.3 in ©2019 by Zhu Rong -

Zhu Rong

"Swimming pool"

Gouache on Paper | 10.9x16.3 in

$484.22
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
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 $26.86
Painting titled "Le pianiste au chap…" by Noham Rudisuhli, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Le pianiste au chapeau - Painting, 9.5x7.1 in ©2024 by Noham Rudisuhli - Piano, music, pianist

Noham Rudisuhli

"Le pianiste au chapeau"

Acrylic on Canvas | 9.5x7.1 in

$228.23
Drawing titled "NIHONGA NEKO KURO Ni" by Saku Kuronashi, Original Artwork, Pigments
NIHONGA NEKO KURO Ni - Drawing, 7.9x7.9 in ©2022 by Saku Kuronashi - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Cat, cats, cat, black, pink, Japanese, japan

Saku Kuronashi

"NIHONGA NEKO KURO Ni"

Pigments on Paper | 7.9x7.9 in

$222.6
Prints available
Painting titled "flowers(sfap2022_11…" by Shuji Fukushima, Original Artwork, Acrylic
flowers(sfap2022_1130) - Painting, 5.8x3.9 in ©2022 by Shuji Fukushima - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Flower, Flower

Shuji Fukushima

"flowers(sfap2022_1130)"

Acrylic on Paper | 5.8x3.9 in

$109.57
Painting titled "Father Goes to War" by Kazuhiro Higashi, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Father Goes to War - Painting, 14.5x21.3 in ©2024 by Kazuhiro Higashi - Abstract, abstract-570, War, abstract, painting, drawing, fantasy, tragedy, no war

Kazuhiro Higashi

"Father Goes to War"

Acrylic on Linen Canvas | 14.5x21.3 in

$1,056
Painting titled "Lotus pond. Seeds p…" by Guzel Min, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Lotus pond. Seeds pods. Old age (2023) - Painting, 28.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Guzel Min - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, lotus, pond, japan water flowers, original art work, water lilies, sheeds, lotus pods, colorful pond, exhibited

Guzel Min

"Lotus pond. Seeds pods. Old age (2023)"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 28.6x19.7 in

$763.7
Prints available
Painting titled "Abundance" by Ayumi, Original Artwork, Pigments
Abundance - Painting, 26.8x13.6 in ©2023 by Ayumi - Abstract, abstract-570, Tree, bird, tree, narure, harvest, rich, abundance, lucky, joy

Ayumi

"Abundance"

Pigments on Paper | 26.8x13.6 in

$1,391.03
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

$30,611.48
Painting titled "Mielleuses octobrin…" by Mlle Saeki, Original Artwork, Oil
Mielleuses octobrines - Painting, 15.8x15.8 in ©2023 by Mlle Saeki -

Mlle Saeki

"Mielleuses octobrines"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x15.8 in

On Request Prints from $26.86
Sculpture titled "Saikiko Panels: “Fo…" by Kenji Omachi, Original Artwork, Stone
Saikiko Panels: “Four Emotions” - Sculpture, 31.5x9.8 in ©2009 by Kenji Omachi -

Kenji Omachi

"Saikiko Panels: “Four Emotions”"

Sculpture - Stone | 31.5x9.8 in

$14,264.5
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
Painting titled "Love for animals" by Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Love for animals - Painting, 21.2x15 in ©2023 by Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling - Pop Art, pop-art-615, Women Portraits, añlmale, girl

Tahara Mio Tai Yuan Ling

"Love for animals"

Watercolor on Paper | 21.2x15 in

$1,147.18
Painting titled "Time is Now" by Mayumi Yamamoto, Original Artwork, Oil
Time is Now - Painting, 17.9x15 in ©2023 by Mayumi Yamamoto - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, Power, Time, Life, Colour

Mayumi Yamamoto

"Time is Now"

Oil on Canvas | 17.9x15 in

$839.07
Sculpture titled "Lidded Box with Kir…" by Ai Imamura, Original Artwork, Wood
Lidded Box with Kirikane Design: “Flowering” - Sculpture, 4.8x4.5 in ©2013 by Ai Imamura -

Ai Imamura

"Lidded Box with Kirikane Design: “Flowering”"

Sculpture - Wood | 4.8x4.5 in

$16,900.12
Printmaking titled "La Lune de Ishiyama" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Original Artwork, Xylography
La Lune de Ishiyama - Printmaking ©1889 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi - Classicism, classicism-933, Everyday Life, nuit, lune, Ishiyama, femme, assise, méditation, paysage, vue

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

"La Lune de Ishiyama"

Printmaking

Prints Museum Quality from $26.86
Painting titled "Wonderland town" by Pipit Yamamoto, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Wonderland town - Painting, 11.7x8.3 in ©2022 by Pipit Yamamoto - Abstract, abstract-570, City, Pulseism

Pipit Yamamoto

"Wonderland town"

Acrylic on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$397.64
Prints available

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