Art Exhibitions

Subtractive Color Exhibition

Name: Subtractive Color Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-06T09:30+09:00
End: 2026-10-06T17:00+09:00
Location: National Diet Library International Children's Library, Taito

Oct 6 – Dec 20 · Jan 19 – Apr 18, 09:30–17:00 · National Diet Library International Children's Library, Taito · Tokyo

Dates

Oct 6 – Dec 20, 2026, 09:30–17:00
Jan 19 – Apr 18, 2027, 09:30–17:00

About this event

Summary
An exhibition showcasing the aesthetic of 'subtractive beauty' through black and white picture books from the International Children's Library collection.

Highlights

Exploration of works that deliberately limit color palettes to create strong impressions.
Appreciation of the 'aesthetics of subtraction' and 'subtractive color' techniques.
Access to a rich world of monochrome and limited-color picture books.

Organizer's websitekodomo.go.jp

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