Will Matsuda's Hanafuda Series Print Kiku #1 Available as Limited Edition

Available for purchase is a limited-edition pigment print, Kiku #1 (2021), created by Japanese American photographer Will Matsuda. This piece is part of his Hanafuda series (2020–21), which takes cues from the traditional Japanese card game of the same name. The game's cards, which originated from Portuguese decks in the seventeenth century, consist of twelve suits that represent the months, showcasing landscapes, flora, and fauna in black, red, and white. Matsuda’s photographs evoke family memories and notions of place, often named after plant suits such as kiku (chrysanthemum) and susuki (grass). His work was highlighted on the cover of Aperture magazine's Spring 2022 issue #246, themed "Celebrations," with commentary by Lucy Ives. Born in 1993, Matsuda's artistic focus includes Japanese American culture and the environment, with features in The New York Times and National Geographic. The print, measuring 16 x 20 inches, is one of seven, signed and numbered by the artist, and ships from New York within 3–5 days. For additional images, inquiries can be sent to prints@aperture.org. Matsuda resides between New York City and Portland, Oregon.