東海道 Tōkaidō. Dreamscapes by Andō Hiroshige at MMFA

Discover the enchanting world of Andō Hiroshige at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts! The series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō invites you on a journey between reality and imagination along the legendary road connecting Edo (Tokyo) to Kyōto.

In 1833, Hiroshige revolutionized the art of landscape prints, transforming ordinary scenes into true visual dreams. Inspired by old travel guides, his work ignites in viewers the desire to traverse this 500-kilometer route.

This exhibition highlights the creative genius of the Japanese artist and the impact of his work on the publishing industry of the time. Discover how his prints captivated the imagination of thousands and left a lasting mark on the history of Japanese art.