Selections from the Photographic Archive of Kosen Ohtsubo, Presented by Christian Kōun Alborz Oldham, and in cooperation with Kosen Ohtsubo, Ryusei-ha, and Empty Gallery

Kosen Ohtsubo is considered to be one of the most significant living practitioners of the art form of ikebana. While formally trained in electrical engineering from Tokyo Denki University, Ohtsubo rose to prominence in the world of ikebana due to his use of readily available materials such as vegetables and refuse. For decades, he served as the Headmaster’s Advisory Instructor of the Ryusei Ikebana School, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and has presented his work and demonstrations of ikebana technique in such countries as India, Hong Kong, Spain, The Netherlands, England, Korea, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the United States. Ohtsubo has had two major publications printed in 1981 and 1995.

Device is pleased to offer distribution of an open edition of prints following the ongoing exhibition series showcasing the work of Kosen Ohtsubo presented by Christian Kōun Alborz Oldham. These prints offered by Device are distinct editions separate from those featured in the exhibitions, with pricing meant to make these works more accessible to a wider audience. Customers are invited to navigate to each series' exhibition website documentation for more information concerning this project.

Shipping Information

Posters are produced in and shipped from Seattle, Washington. Shipping within the United States is available at a flate rate of $12. This rate is meant to cover postage, handling, and costs related to packaging materials. Prints are carefully rolled between layers of acid-free tissue into shipping tubes while wearing cotton gloves. Shipping rates for international orders are calculated automatically at checkout.

Please allow a week for processing and handling once your order is placed. Printing is done on demand and orders are shipped in batches once a week.

Pricing Information

Net profits for the sale of each print are split with a dominant share going directly to Kosen Ohtsubo and, in some circumstances, the Ryusei-ha, for their hands in the making of the works and photographed documentation. The remaining percentage is split between Christian Kōun Alborz Oldham and Device for their shared labor in scanning, printing, and shipping the prints.

Print Specifications

- Printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (252 gsm)
- Dimensions are 17" x 22" except where otherwise noted