Arai Shori
新井勝利
Japan
Biography
Arai Shori (新井勝利) is a Japanese printmaker about whom little biographical information has been documented in English-language sources. The few surviving works attributed to Arai appear in museum collections, including prints held at the Art Institute of Chicago. Based on the style and subject matter of these works, Arai appears to have been active during the early to mid-twentieth century, producing prints that engaged with traditional Japanese themes. Without confirmed birth and death dates or documented exhibition history, the details of Arai's training, career, and artistic affiliations remain uncertain.
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- 🇯🇵Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arai Shori (新井勝利) is a Japanese printmaker about whom little biographical information has been documented in English-language sources. The few surviving works attributed to Arai appear in museum collections, including prints held at the Art Institute of Chicago. Based on the style and subject matter of these works, Arai appears to have been active during the early to mid-twentieth century, producing prints that engaged with traditional Japanese themes. Without confirmed birth and death dates or documented exhibition history, the details of Arai's training, career, and artistic affiliations remain uncertain.
Arai Shori's prints frequently feature figures, kabuki.
Original prints by Arai Shori can be found in collections including ukiyo-e.org.
Arai Shori was active during the shin-hanga era and produced woodblock prints in the traditional Japanese aesthetic. Prints from this period benefit from strong collector interest. Prices range from $150 for more common subjects to $5,000 for rare designs in excellent condition. Most prints sell in the $480–$1600 range. Edition and condition are important price factors. The overall shin-hanga market has shown consistent strength.
