Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds
Naoko Matsubara, Inner Strength, 1960s
Inner Strength, 1960s. Naoko Matsubara (Canadian, born in Japan, born in 1937). Black woodcut print; single block. Asiatic Curator's Fund, Gift of the Felix and Helen Juda Foundation. © Naoko Matsubara. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Amelia Kantrovitz, 22 Oct 2026
Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds is on view at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston, United States, until May 16, 2027.
Last verified September 7, 2026 · Official source ↗
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston presents a celebration of artist Naoko Matsubara's long career. Known for her bold and expressive woodblock prints of nature, motherhood, music, and performance, Matsubara creates her distinctive art by working directly onto woodblocks without preliminary sketches. The exhibition highlights pivotal geographic locations that shaped her creative vision, including Kyoto, Boston, and Toronto.
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- Museum of Fine Arts, BostonBoston, United States · September 5, 2026 – May 16, 2027Until 16 May 2027
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Naoko Matsubara, Inner Strength, 1960s
Inner Strength, 1960s. Naoko Matsubara (Canadian, born in Japan, born in 1937). Black woodcut print; single block. Asiatic Curator's Fund, Gift of the Felix and Helen Juda Foundation. © Naoko Matsubara. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Amelia Kantrovitz, 22 Oct 2026 · Source ↗