Art Exhibitions
Miho Takeda Picture Book Exhibition
Jul 25 – Oct 25, 10:00–17:00 · Chihiro Art Museum, Nerima · Tokyo
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Dates
- Jul 25 – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00–17:00
About this event
SummaryAn exhibition celebrating the work of picture book artist Miho Takeda, focusing on her entertaining approach to children's literature and the secrets behind her creative process.
Highlights
- Original artwork from popular series including 'Masuda-kun' and 'Zawazawa Mori no Ganko-chan'
- Display of materials revealing the production process of her picture books
- Exploration of themes such as war, peace, and cooking in her works
Details
The exhibition features original artwork from the hugely popular 'Tonari no Seki no Masuda-kun' (The Boy Who Sits Next to Me), 'Omuraisu, Hei!' (Omelet with Rice, Hey!), which depicts cooking in a lively and rhythmic flow, and 'Yakusoku' (The Promise), a picture book that reexamines war and peace based on the posthumous writings of author Masamiki Nasu. Visitors can explore the richness of Takeda's expression and the secrets behind her lasting popularity by viewing materials used by her in the process of creating her picture books. Takeda, known for her desire to focus on entertainment in her drawings, is always aware of the interests of her young readers while creating picture books that continue to capture children's hearts.
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