Actors Ichikawa DanjÅ«rō 7th as Soga no Gorō and Arashi Sangorō 3rd as Asahina, with poem by Komadō (or Dokurakudō) c. 1816

Editor: This print by Kubo Shunman captures Actors Ichikawa Danjūrō and Arashi Sangorō in powerful roles. The figures seem to burst from the paper! What's your read on this dynamic composition? Curator: It’s electric, isn’t it? Shunman masterfully freezes this Kabuki moment, immortalizing these celebrated actors. Notice how the poem dances alongside the figures, adding another layer. Does it feel like a clash to you, or something more harmonious? Editor: Harmonious, definitely. It’s all interconnected. I learned something new. Thanks! Curator: And so did I! Art always teaches us, doesn't it?