[Sendai Fujisaki Omachi-kan 5th Floor] The Genius Leading the Illustration World with Works by Jiro Akagawa, Riku Onda, and Others: "Takashi Kitami's World: The Visionary Behind the Classics" Held from April 30th (Wed) to May 12th (Tue).
An exhibition by Takashi Kitami, an artist known for illustrating works by Jiro Akagawa and Riku Onda, titled "Takashi Kitami's World: The Visionary Behind the Classics," is currently held at Sendai Fujisaki Omachi-kan 5th Floor from April 30th to May 12th. It showcases new giclée prints and works utilizing foil, captivating viewers with a fantastical worldview.
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An art book featuring cover illustrations for paperback books by renowned authors, whose book designs he handled, has also been released (not available for sale at this exhibition).
Exhibition Scene
Magic of fantasy, having handled over 1,000 book designs.
An exhibition of works by painter Takashi Kitami is being held.
A serene world, somehow nostalgic, with a scent of surrealism. What is depicted with strong lines and delicate colors are "fables for adults" woven by angels and mythical beasts.
Forget the everyday and immerse yourself in fragments of stories at the venue.
Mr. Takashi Kitami, who has created numerous best-selling cover illustrations for authors including Jiro Akagawa, continues to captivate fans with his unique aesthetic and tranquil worldview.
This exhibition brings together a comprehensive collection of his latest endeavors, which fuse classical sentiment with contemporary sensibilities.
■ Highlights of the Exhibition
A must-see are the new giclée prints, unveiled for the first time this year, a new挑戦 using foil.
Under the concept of "The Visionary Behind the Classics: A Bold New Departure,"
Mr. Kitami's new departure, having supported many best-selling authors with his cover illustrations, is expressed through his works.
Iconic motifs such as starry skies, the moon, unicorns, and angels are depicted with Mr. Kitami's unique meticulous touch and rich colors.
Fragments of stories, somehow nostalgic yet never before seen by anyone,
invite viewers into a fantastical world detached from everyday life.
Artist Profile: Takashi Kitami
Born in Tokyo in 1952
Graduated from Musashino Art University in 1976
Began activities as an illustrator in 1977
(Excerpt)
He has been responsible for over 1,000 book designs and illustrations, including Jiro Akagawa's "Mikeneko Holmes Series," as well as works by Riku Onda, Yasumi Tsuhara, Mizuki Tsujimura, Aya Imamura, Ramo Nakajima, Taku Mayumura, and Hiroko Taniyama.
Picture books: "Yume kara Sameta Yume" (Story by Jiro Akagawa)
"Seisho Monogatari" (Story by Katsuhiko Funazaki)
Art books: "Rakuen" (Sanrio Publishing)
"Hon no Kuni no Alice," "Shomotsu no Gen'ei" (Atelier Third)
Awards: Sanrio Art Award (1988), Golden Apple Award at the Bratislava Illustration Biennial (1997)
Current position: Specially Appointed Professor at Takarazuka University, Tokyo Media Arts Department
▼Main authors whose book designs were handled by Takashi Kitami (included in this art book)
Jiro Akagawa, Aya Imamura, Yuji Usui, Kazuo Orihara, Riku Onda, Mariko Koike, Soji Shimada, Masayuki Shuno, Hiroko Taniyama, Mizuki Tsujimura, Yasumi Tsuhara, Ramo Nakajima, Taku Mayumura, Hiroko Minagawa, Italo Calvino, Umberto Eco, Karel Čapek, John Dickson Carr, and others.
■ Contact for interviews, etc. ■
Organizer: Art Print Japan Co., Ltd.
〒177-8503
2-1-26 Yahara, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5923-1362 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
Instagram: @apj_exhibitions
Exhibition information: apj-exhibition.blogspot.com
Exhibition Scene
Magic of fantasy, having handled over 1,000 book designs.
An exhibition of works by painter Takashi Kitami is being held.
A serene world, somehow nostalgic, with a scent of surrealism. What is depicted with strong lines and delicate colors are "fables for adults" woven by angels and mythical beasts.
Forget the everyday and immerse yourself in fragments of stories at the venue.
Mr. Takashi Kitami, who has created numerous best-selling cover illustrations for authors including Jiro Akagawa, continues to captivate fans with his unique aesthetic and tranquil worldview.
This exhibition brings together a comprehensive collection of his latest endeavors, which fuse classical sentiment with contemporary sensibilities.
■ Highlights of the Exhibition
A must-see are the new giclée prints, unveiled for the first time this year, a new挑戦 using foil.
Under the concept of "The Visionary Behind the Classics: A Bold New Departure,"
Mr. Kitami's new departure, having supported many best-selling authors with his cover illustrations, is expressed through his works.
Iconic motifs such as starry skies, the moon, unicorns, and angels are depicted with Mr. Kitami's unique meticulous touch and rich colors.
Fragments of stories, somehow nostalgic yet never before seen by anyone,
invite viewers into a fantastical world detached from everyday life.
Artist Profile: Takashi Kitami
Born in Tokyo in 1952
Graduated from Musashino Art University in 1976
Began activities as an illustrator in 1977
(Excerpt)
He has been responsible for over 1,000 book designs and illustrations, including Jiro Akagawa's "Mikeneko Holmes Series," as well as works by Riku Onda, Yasumi Tsuhara, Mizuki Tsujimura, Aya Imamura, Ramo Nakajima, Taku Mayumura, and Hiroko Taniyama.
Picture books: "Yume kara Sameta Yume" (Story by Jiro Akagawa)
"Seisho Monogatari" (Story by Katsuhiko Funazaki)
Art books: "Rakuen" (Sanrio Publishing)
"Hon no Kuni no Alice," "Shomotsu no Gen'ei" (Atelier Third)
Awards: Sanrio Art Award (1988), Golden Apple Award at the Bratislava Illustration Biennial (1997)
Current position: Specially Appointed Professor at Takarazuka University, Tokyo Media Arts Department
▼Main authors whose book designs were handled by Takashi Kitami (included in this art book)
Jiro Akagawa, Aya Imamura, Yuji Usui, Kazuo Orihara, Riku Onda, Mariko Koike, Soji Shimada, Masayuki Shuno, Hiroko Taniyama, Mizuki Tsujimura, Yasumi Tsuhara, Ramo Nakajima, Taku Mayumura, Hiroko Minagawa, Italo Calvino, Umberto Eco, Karel Čapek, John Dickson Carr, and others.
■ Contact for interviews, etc. ■
Organizer: Art Print Japan Co., Ltd.
〒177-8503
2-1-26 Yahara, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5923-1362 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
Instagram: @apj_exhibitions
Exhibition information: apj-exhibition.blogspot.com