NEWS
October 2025
I am delighted to share that our recent whisky tasting event, hosted in collaboration with Shapero Rare Books, was a resounding success. The evening brought together collectors, art lovers, and whisky enthusiasts for a warm and intimate gathering that celebrated craftsmanship in all its forms.
Guests enjoyed a curated selection of exceptional whiskies, each beautifully presented with three bespoke labels featuring my artwork. Seeing the bottles lined up beneath the soft lamplight of Shapero’s Mayfair bookshop created a striking meeting point between literature, art, and the pleasures of a good dram.
The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial. Many guests commented on how the illustrated labels added a unique character to the evening, turning each bottle into a small collectible artwork.
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Shapero Rare Books and Marcus Flacks for hosting us with such generosity and charm, and to everyone who came and made the night so memorable. We look forward to more events that bring creativity, craftsmanship, and community together.
October 2024
I’m thrilled to share the news of a fantastic new publication, A Tale of Two Balconies by Kit Brooks and Kerry Roeder, which features my artwork from The 36 Views of the BT Tower series! Published by the Smithsonian's Asian Art Museum, this book explores the fascinating connections between Katsushika Hokusai’s The Sazaidō of Gohyakurakanji and James McNeill Whistler’s Variations in Flesh Colour and Green – The Balcony. It’s a beautifully crafted volume — perfect for those who love art in all its forms. I’m honoured to have my work included in this, bringing new perspectives on these iconic artists.
June 2024
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024 is finally open to the public. My painting, Cat and Cricket, on gold leaf, is open to view and for sale!
June 2024
I am delighted to announce that my painting Cat and Cricket was selected for this year's show at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts in London. The exhibition will be open to the public Tuesday 18 June - Sunday 18 August
August 2023
Two paintings were sold at Bonhams auction house at New Bond Street, London, after intense bidding. The Lego Nanban ship of fools (pictured right) sold for £7,200 including premium, and Cat and Lego sold for £1,920 including premium.
April 2023
I'm really delighted to finally release my collection of Japanese inspired designs of cats in a new collaboration with CASETiFY
October 2022
Edward Luper talks to Japanese magazine, 365 ART+ about his love for cats and the artworks dedicated to them.
February 2022
Edward Luper talks to Japanese magazine, 365 ART+ on his 36 Views of the BT Tower, cats and future possible art projects.
It was my pleasure to participate in an online exhibition 'What Home Tastes Like' organised by Jenny Lau. The online exhibition explores Asian cuisine from the viewpoints of people's nostalgia and memories. Jenny states that "Edward Luper, whose literal interpretation of the classic Chinese dish ‘Buddha Jumps Over The Wall’ for this exhibition ought to be in a museum”.
January 2022
August 5 2021
In the early 1830s, Katsushika Hokusai created 36 Views of Mt. Fuji. Images from the series would go on to becomes some of the most iconic images Japan has ever produced, their vast reach and influence being almost impossible to measure. And 190 years later, they continue to inspire. The London-based artist Edward Luper grew up looking at one of his city’s landmarks: the BT Tower. And his love and admiration for Japanese prints eventually led him to create an homage to his artist hero Hokusai. “London is my Edo,” says the artist. “And although I don’t have a Mt Fuji, I do have the BT tower.”
July 2019
Edward Luper talks with Ting Guo for Hong Kong based poetry magazine ‘Voice and Verse’ in the early days of his artistic career, about growing up, dyslexia and a passion for drawing.
November 2019
Edward Luper talks about his experience surviving the 2004 Asian tsunami in Thailand.
