ITABASHI
2021 Bologna International Picture Book Original Drawing Exhibition, Italy
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Please wear a mask. Please follow the instructions of the staff in the museum. Please note that the opening dates and times are subject to change. Please be forewarned.
This exhibition features works selected for the International Picture Book Original Drawing Competition held by the Bologna Book Fair in Italy. This exhibition, which attracts the attention of Japanese artists every year, is open to both published and unpublished artists, and thus serves as a gateway to success for new artists. In 2021, the exhibition will feature works by 76 artists from 23 countries around the world.
In addition, a special exhibition of Leo Leoni's works donated to the museum will be held in conjunction with the Bologna exhibition. Although Leoni is widely known as a picture book author in Japan, this exhibition will provide an opportunity to see the footprints of his diverse activities, including design, painting, and sculpture.
In addition, a book store will be open for a limited time only, and there will be many related events such as lectures and classes on picture books. Please check the Itabashi Art Museum website below for details.
| Event Name | 2021 Bologna International Picture Book Original Drawing Exhibition, Italy |
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| Contents | Bologna Children's Book Fair and Bologna International Picture Book Original Drawing Exhibition The Bologna Children's Book Fair and the Bologna International Picture Book Original Drawing Exhibition will be held in Bologna, Italy. The Bologna Children's Book Fair was established in 1964 as a children's book fair held every spring in the ancient Italian city of Bologna. Today, the fair attracts publishers, authors, and other people involved in children's books from all over the world, not only to buy and sell copyrights, but also to create new projects for children's books. The Bologna International Picture Book Fair is a children's book illustration competition organized by the Bologna Book Fair. The jury, consisting of five members of different nationalities, changes every year. The appeal of the Bologna Book Fair is that it actively encourages experimentation and a wide variety of picture book expressions can be seen. Special Exhibition: In Commemoration of the Receipt of Leo Leoni's Works In commemoration of the donation of works by Leo Lionni (1910-1999), known for his picture books such as "Swimmy," to the Itabashi Art Museum, a special exhibition will be held during the Bologna exhibition. In 1996, when Mr. Leoni was still alive, the Itabashi Art Museum held the first large-scale exhibition of his work in Japan, and in 2020, after his death, the museum held the "Nobody Knows Leo Leoni" exhibition, which included previously unseen works. As a result of these activities, we received a donation of 73 works by Mr. Leoni from his bereaved family. In this exhibition, you will see the footprints of Leoni, who was involved in a wide range of activities including painting, sculpture, design, and picture books. Events related to the 2021 Bologna Exhibition (Lectures) For more information, please visit the following page. https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000169/4001494.html Museum Shop "Bologna The book store will be open only during this exhibition. The book shop will be open for a limited time only during the exhibition period, offering picture books, goods, and related books by selected artists. There will be no cafe or eating space. Picture book exhibition tour in summer In cooperation with museums that hold picture book exhibitions in the summer, we will offer mutual discounts on admission fees. For details, please visit the following page. https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000589/4001492.html Picture Book Town Itabashi & Bologna Picture Book Sanpo At the same time as this exhibition, exhibitions and workshops by picture book artists will be held at cafes and bookstores in and around Itabashi Ward. Whether you like picture books or cafes, please tour around Itabashi Ward and enjoy the stylish space. For more information, please visit the following page. https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000589/4001493.html |
| Date and Time | Saturday, July 17, 2021 - Sunday, August 15, 2021 Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (admission until 4:30 p.m.) Closed: Mondays (except August 9, which is a substitute holiday and will be closed the following day) |
| Location | Itabashi Art Museum (5-34-27, Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku) |
| Participation Fee | General admission 650 yen, High school and university students 450 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen Free admission for elementary, junior high and high school students on Saturdays. Free admission for elementary, junior high and high school students on Saturdays. |
| contact information (for inquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number) | Itabashi Art Museum TEL: 03-3979-3251 FAX: 03-3979-3252 |
| WEB | https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000016/4001473/4001491.html |
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