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Kuniyoshi at The Royal Academy

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Alex Bec
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Date
1 April 2009

Japanese master Utagawa Kuniyoshi should never be overlooked, a true genius in the print room he’s an inspiration for any budding creative, regardless of discipline.

Luckily we now have the chance to stare open mouthed at a collection of over 150 of his pieces at The Royal Academy until June 7th.

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www.royalacademy.org.uk

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Alex Bec

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Alex is co-founder of It’s Nice That. Once one of the main contributors to the site, he stepped back from writing as the business expanded. He currently works across It’s Nice That, Creative Lives in Progress and If You Could Jobs.

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