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In New Perspectives: Early 20th Century Bijin-ga, Ronin Gallery invites you to consider modern “pictures of beautiful women” with fresh eyes. Featuring the work of renowned artists such as Goyo, Kotondo, and Shinsui, this exhibition looks beyond nostalgic appeal to explore these woodblock prints as vital reflections of their cultural context. As Japan wrestled with identity on a national level, woodblock print artists working in the field of bijin-ga or “pictures of beautiful women,” sought to redefine both the genre and the medium. Simultaneously, the women at the heart of these prints …