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A wave rises, suspended between force and silence, crossing centuries and continents. In Rome, Palazzo Bonaparte presents, for the first time, a major exhibition dedicated to Katsushika Hokusai, a Master of Japanese art and a key figure in the global visual imagination. Featuring over 200 works, the exhibition traces the artist’s entire creative journey - from his roots in the ukiyo-e tradition to the groundbreaking series that secured his international legacy. Iconic landscapes, views of Mount Fuji, and celebrated woodblock prints unfold in a narrative that combines formal precision with poetic intensity. At its heart is, of course, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, an emblematic image that captures both the power of nature and the fragility of human life. Alongside these masterpieces, the exhibition also presents rare works that reveal the breadth and depth of Hokusai’s artistic vision, balancing close observation with imaginative invention. A tireless artist and radical innovator, Hokusai transformed Japanese printmaking into a universal language, profoundly influencing Western art - from Monet to Van Gogh. This exhibition highlights the enduring modernity of his work, showing how his vision continues to resonate today.