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The Crest Of A Wave

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February 2026

A Japanese master's life and timeless image has become the subject of a new Scottish opera

- DANIELLA THEIS

The Crest Of A Wave

IT is one of the most famous artworks in the world. It is so recognisable that an emoji of it has been available on most smartphones since 2015.

Katsushika Hokusai's woodblock print "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa" was created around 200 years ago.

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