August 2024
Steve Jobs and the Art of Shin-Hanga: A Historic Moment in Tech
In January 1984, a 28-year-old Steve Jobs unveiled the revolutionary Macintosh computer. At that pivotal moment, the very first image displayed on the screen of the Macintosh was a piece of art—Combing Hair (Woman Combing Her Hair) by Japanese artist Hashiguchi Goyō. This artwork is part of the Shin-hanga movement, a modern revival of traditional […]
Steve Jobs and His Love for Shin-Hanga
Steve Jobs, one of the co-founders of Apple and the visionary behind the iPhone, had a deep appreciation for Japanese art, particularly Ukiyo-e prints. During his visits to Japan, he frequently sought out these prints, with a particular fondness for a series known as Shin-hanga. This style, which emerged from around 1900 to 1960, aimed […]
What is Ukiyo-e?
Ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings, flourished primarily during the Edo period. These artworks depict everyday life in Japan, capturing the essence of the period through scenes of daily activities, beautiful landscapes, famous kabuki actors, and portraits of renowned beauties. The woodblock print format, in particular, allowed for mass production, making these […]