Afternoon of Art in Children's Books
Details
For this meetup, we will spend an afternoon to check out two exhibitions below.
- Tove Jansson and the Moomins
- Leo Lionni: Creation of Picture Books
Meeting Time: 2:00PM (14:00)
Meeting Spot:
Around the ticket booth on the 3rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
https://art-view.roppongihills.com/en/info/index.html#access
(Floor Map)
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First Exhibition
Tove Jansson and the Moomins
Venue
Mori Arts Center Gallery
(https://macg.roppongihills.com/en/)
Admission Fee
¥2,500
Information about the exhibition
https://tove-moomins.exhibit.jp/english/
"Tove Jansson (1914-2001), creator of the Moomin series was also a multidisciplinary artist. This exhibition will reflect on her creative world and unravel the charm of the Moomin series in relation to her life through approximately 300 artworks and objects, including early oil paintings, caricatures from pre- and post-World II, original drawings and sketches of Moomin novels and comics, and her personal items." [from the Exhibition Website]
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Second Exhibition
Leo Lionni: Creation of Picture Books
Venue
Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9F)
(https://www.hikarie.jp/access/)
Admission Fee
¥2,400
Information about the exhibition
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/museum/20250705.html
"Leo Lionni was a leading figure in children’s picture book, known for his many award-winning titles, including Little Blue and Little Yellow, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, which latter two are featured in elementary school textbooks in Japan. Throughout his life, he was involved in a wide range of creativity, such as graphic design, art direction, and the production of children’s books.
Among his varied working experiences, this exhibition will highlight the works on the children’s books that Lionni began creating at the age of 49. We will showcase the diverse techniques that he employed with his characteristic flair, especially on paper collages for example, which developed from his practice and vision as an art director. In addition to the original works from his children’s books, the exhibition will also feature exclusive moving image and other contents, offering visitors a chance to explore Lionni’s worldview in various ways. Join us in uncovering the messages behind his works and discover why those books have been loved by people of all ages around the world." [from the Exhibition Website]
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Chat session
We will take a coffee break between the first and second show to have a chat session.
Afternoon of Art in Children's Books