Floating World Gallery

Floating World Gallery Specializing in Japanese woodblock prints and paintings, the 18th century to present
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Floating World Gallery, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, takes its name from the English translation of “ukiyo-e”, referring to images of an evanescent, impermanent world of fleeting beauty. The gallery has been one of the world’s leading dealers in Japanese art for more than 20 years, offering private collectors and institutions the highest quality works of art. Floating World Gall

ery opened its new 8,200 square-foot gallery space in October 2009 and is now actively engaged in helping to educate the public and increase awareness of the rich world of modern Japanese art. Recent, critically acclaimed exhibitions have included Creating What Has Never Been, an exhibition of Japanese post-war paintings and contemporary ceramics (Sept. 24 -Nov. 19, 2010), Behind Paper Walls: Self-Printed Masterworks by Jun’ichiro Sekino (Dec. 3, 2010 – Jan. 28, 2011), Brush as Blade: Paintings and Prints by Toko Shinoda (Feb. 4 – April 1, 2011) and Mountain Shadows: A Selection of Contemporary Masterworks (Oct. 21 – Dec. 2, 2011).

Our no reserve auction is on August 7. We hope you are as excited as we are. Two of our favorites include:Lot 68 - Toko ...
08/03/2026

Our no reserve auction is on August 7. We hope you are as excited as we are. Two of our favorites include:

Lot 68 - Toko Shinoda Hand Colored Lithograph - Anthology

Lot 69 - Toko Shinoda Hand Colored Lithograph - Blessing

Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999) was a Japanese printmaker and mountain climber. Most of his work depicts mountain men, and mo...
07/31/2026

Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999) was a Japanese printmaker and mountain climber. Most of his work depicts mountain men, and mountainous landscapes. His gorgeous Sosaku hanga prints are in many museum collections including the Art Institute of Chicago. We have three of his prints in our August 7 auction. Click the link in our bio to explore the full auction catalog.

Our No Reserve Auction of Japanese Prints is on August 7 at 9am central time. Bidding is now open. Click the link in our...
07/27/2026

Our No Reserve Auction of Japanese Prints is on August 7 at 9am central time. Bidding is now open. Click the link in our bio to preview the catalog.

Have a look at the prints in our Memorial Day Sale!
05/19/2026

Have a look at the prints in our Memorial Day Sale!

To celebrate Memorial Day we are offering a selection of prints from all genres with discounts ranging from 10% to 33%. Shop early for the best selection. The thumbnails show the sale price; click...

Keiko Minami (1911–2004) was a prominent Japanese printmaker, specializing in etchings. She is known for her delicate, f...
04/13/2026

Keiko Minami (1911–2004) was a prominent Japanese printmaker, specializing in etchings. She is known for her delicate, fairytale-like imagery, which often features girls, birds, trees, and castles. These works are characterized by intricate line work and a soft, whimsical aesthetic.

She initially studied oil painting and developed a passion for children's stories and poetry. After meeting the mezzotint artist Yozo Hamaguchi who she later married, she moved to Paris with him in 1953. There, she studied aquatint etching at the Johnny Friedlaender Print Institute.

Here are two original works to our website.

Our best auction ever is tomorrow, March 13 at 9am central time! This is our first ever live-streame auction. We hope yo...
03/12/2026

Our best auction ever is tomorrow, March 13 at 9am central time! This is our first ever live-streame auction. We hope you join us tomorrow. The link can be found in our bio.

Lot 66 - Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Horse Resting Beneath Flowering Tree, c. 1830sIn honor of the year of the horse, w...
03/10/2026

Lot 66 - Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Horse Resting Beneath Flowering Tree, c. 1830s

In honor of the year of the horse, we present a truly remarkable Kunisada horse design. While reproductions of the print are easy to find, this may be the only surviving original impression. Kunisada blends an elegant calligraphic style with traditional ukiyo-e elements, producing a simple but powerfully evocative image. Click the link in our bio to explore the catalog for our March 13 Grand Auction of Japanese Woodblock Print Masterpieces.

On March 13 we will hold our biggest auction ever. Our Grand Auction of Japanese Woodblock Print Masterpieces is one for...
03/04/2026

On March 13 we will hold our biggest auction ever. Our Grand Auction of Japanese Woodblock Print Masterpieces is one for the books! We hope you are as excited as we are.

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1925 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
60614

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+13125877800

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