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BASE GALLERY is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Hitoshi Karasawa, a preeminent figure in Japanese wood engraving. This exhibition will feature the debut of his new print collection, OPERA—his first wood engraving collection in 25 years. In addition to the collection, the gallery will display individual prints, wood carvings, and drawings.
We invite you to join us in experiencing the latest evolution of Hitoshi Karasawa’s artistry.

Triumphant Return: From the print collection “OPERA”
2025 | Wood Engraving | 183 x 132 mm

【Announcement: SP Record Concert】
To celebrate the publication of the new print collection OPERA, a ticketed SP Record Concert will be held on Friday, March 27.

With the cooperation of Mr. Hideki Umeda (Umeya), the event will feature a performance of music related to the exhibition, followed by a talk between Mr. Umeda and Hitoshi Karasawa.

Details regarding reservations and the event schedule will be posted on our website in late February.
Website: www.basegallery.com
Contact: BASE GALLERY

【Artist Profile】

1950: Born in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.
1971: Entered Sokei Academy of Fine Arts (Printmaking Dept.); studied wood engraving under Takao Hiwasaki, and copperplate engraving and print theory under Kiyomi Kato.
1973: Received the Newcomer’s Award at the Japan Print Association Exhibition.

［Major Illustrations］

Collected Short Stories of Otohiko Kaga (Ushio Publishing Co., Ltd.)
The Kenichi Yoshida Collection (Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd.)
Definitive Edition: The Collected Works of Yukio Mishima (Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd.)

［Solo Exhibitions (Selected)］

2006: Hitoshi Karasawa: Rondo in the Sky – Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts
2006: Hitoshi Karasawa: Lurking in the Labyrinth of Images – The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
2024: Hitoshi Karasawa: Prints, Paintings, and Music – Artegio Yufuin, Oita

【Exhibition Information】

Dates: March 6 (Fri) – April 26 (Sun), 2026
*Opening Reception: A small reception will be held on March 6 (Fri), starting around 6:00 PM.
Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Closed: Mondays and Holidays
Venue: BASE GALLERY (1F Koura Daiichi Bldg., 1-1-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Admission: Free