Kenji Takahashi
Co-founder, Authentication & Sourcing
Tokyo, Japan
Kenji has over fifteen years of experience in the Tokyo and London gallery circuit, specialising in post-war Japanese prints and British contemporary editions. He oversees every authentication at Hanga House and maintains relationships with artist estates, catalogue raisonne publishers, and specialist authenticators worldwide. His expertise spans Kusama, Riley, Hockney, Hirst, and the broader contemporary printmaking landscape. Before founding Hanga House, Kenji worked with private collections and gallery consignments across Tokyo, London, and New York.
Articles by Kenji
Jeff Koons Prints & Editions: Balloon Dogs, Gazing Balls & the Spectacle Market
Ed Ruscha Prints: Word Art, California Cool & the Blue-Chip Edition Market
David Shrigley Prints: Humour, Editions & the Accessible Art Market
Tracey Emin Prints: Neon Words, Lithographs & the Confessional Market
Bridget Riley Prints: Op Art Editions, Values & Market Performance
KAWS Prints & Editions: Companion, BFF & the Global Market
David Hockney Prints: Edition Guide, Market Analysis & What to Buy in 2026
Takashi Murakami Prints: Flowers, DOB & the Superflat Market
Damien Hirst Prints: From Spot Paintings to Cherry Blossoms — A Collector's Guide
Yayoi Kusama Prints: The Complete Collector's Guide to Editions, Values & Authentication
Banksy Prints: The Collector's Complete Guide to Value, Editions & Authentication