Joshibi University of Art and Design Special Feature

Joshibi University of Art and Design is a corner of the Tokyo Five Art Universities that have continued to lead the art world in Japan as a pioneer in "specialized institutions for women to study art" since its founding in 1900. It has produced many famous painters and creators, including Tamako Kataoka, a master of Japan painting, and its history can be said to be the history of women's art education in Japan. In addition to practicing education that respects women's unique perspectives and sensibilities, the expressions created by current students and graduates of Joshibi University of Art and Design combine "delicacy" that captures the small subtleties hidden in society and everyday life, and powerful "creativity" that breaks through existing concepts, giving viewers deep empathy and awareness. This special feature focuses on current and graduate students of Joshibi University of Art and Design, who have built the history of art education in Japan and continue to pursue new expressions even today. Check out their fresh and powerful works that shine through their individuality in a variety of fields.