OGATA GEKKO: PORTRAITS OF WOMEN AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Ogata Gekko’s ‘Ono no Komachi: Praying for Rain’
PHOTO COURTESY HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART

An exhibit depicting the work of self-taught Japanese woodblock print designer Nakagami Masanosuke (better known by his artist name Ogata Gekko) debuts Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 29 at Honolulu Museum of Art. He was among the first to attain international recognition for the art form — and had displayed his work in wide-reaching cities including London, Paris and Chicago.

According to the museum, while Gekko primarily was noted for his depiction of war, this collection highlights his work in bijinga (portraits of beautiful women).

For more information, visit honolulumuseum.org.

HAIKU ART CONTEST

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce is seeking student poetry and art submissions for its annual Haiku Art Con test, as a part of the 64th Cherry Blossom Festival.

Submissions should revolve around the theme of kansha, or gratitude, and should include a haiku, along with accompanying original artwork.

All students in grades 3-12 are eligible to enter. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 12.

For more information, visit hjjcc.com.