London and Edo

Cities on the Rise

Presented in conjunction with “Megacities Asia,” this print exhibition highlights how two great cities on opposite sides of the world captured imaginations in the early 19th century, becoming the subject of nearly obsessive attention by artists. London and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) were among the largest cities of their time, with populations of more than 1 million. Both were home to vibrant publishing industries, producing a stream of words and pictures depicting the sights and wonders of the great metropolis. Read more.

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