Book Gallery Popotame - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Book Gallery Popotame. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
Hikari Hirose Exhibition
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[0]- Media: Prints
- 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-27
Exhibition and sale of new works by Hikari Hirose taking mushrooms as their main motif. Hirose has previously drawn wonderful worlds populated by frogs, snails and other small creatures.
Yui Tomokuni "Michimachiten"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2008-09-02 - 2008-09-07
Taeko Oshima + Noriko Kudo Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Other
- 2008-07-23 - 2008-08-09
This is an established yearly two-person exhibition by picture book artists interested in rakugo (spoken monologue). Small works, picture books and other accessories will be on sale, in addition to original (...)
Makoto Sugawara "Video-Kamen"
[0] [0]- Media: Installation
- 2008-07-02 - 2008-07-12
3D video installation using a video projector by video artist Makoto Sugawara. The walls of the venue, like moving objects, will have their appearances changed by the work, hinting at the still-primitive (...)
Blue Book Group Exhibition
[0] [3]- Media: Illustration - Other
- 2008-06-18 - 2008-06-29
Focusing mostly on artists who met through the international picture book festival in Bologna, this exhibition features picture books and illustrations by young artists in the Blue Book Group. The exhibition (...)
Kazuko Murao "Cool Shop Signs Made of Plaster 2"
[0] [0]- Media: Other
- 2008-06-03 - 2008-06-14
Ramen bars, tendon (fritters on rice) shops, conveyor belt sushi, flamenco bars, stationery shops, coffee roasters... This exhibition features the signboards of these shops, made out of plaster and clay. (...)
Kyle Field "Country Questions"
[0] [0]- Media: Drawing - Art Party
- 2008-05-21 - 2008-05-31
This is Field's first solo exhibition in Japan, also held in conjunction with the Japan tour of his band, Little Wing. He previously garnered praise for his work for moools and Relax magazine. Live (...)
Akiho Yashima "The Shape of Stories"
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2008-05-06 - 2008-05-17
It has been 10 years since the opening of his workshop in Nerima, Tokyo. More than just a workspace and atelier, though, Yashima combined his living quarters with his ceramic practice in a single space. (...)
"Little Window" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Other
- 2008-04-15 - 2008-04-26
Exquisite craftsmanship twinned with a measured simplicity. Around 200 works by 18 artists with a sense of gravitas about them, however small they may be. In keeping with the theme little windows will (...)
Hiroko Takahama "P.O. Box1284"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2008-04-02 - 2008-04-12
Series of works using old airmail stamps as a motif, the same ones Takahama used to send to her father in the 60s and 70s, at P.O. Box 1284 in the central Kobe post office.
Yukari Hirotani "Work Only Here"
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics - Art Party
- 2008-03-19 - 2008-03-29
This is a ceramic finger puppet exhibition by an artist who has a kiln and studio in the mountains of Kouchi Prefecture. Her figures will be exhibited as an installation with a village setting. Plates (...)
Mari Kobayashi + Hiroko Sekino "Classroom 3"
[0] [1]- Media: Prints - Crafts
- 2008-03-11 - 2008-03-16
Copperplate print artist Mari Kobayashi and fabric artist Hiroko Sekino's annual two-person exhibition. The exhibition will be held at two venues two minutes' walk from each other - at Book Gallery Popotamu (...)
"Flowers and Animals Exhibition: Toshi Maruki & Suma and Contemporary Female Illustrators"
[0] [1]- Media: Illustration
- 2008-02-19 - 2008-03-02
In conjunction with the traveling exhibition, "Toshi Maruki & Suma Exhibition," this show presents 12 female painters who create works using "flowers" and "animals" as their motifs, as well as some (...)
"Picture Book by Andes Nakajima & Ceramic from Rous" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Ceramics - Art Talk
- 2008-02-12 - 2008-02-16
Original illustrations for an illustrated book, "Bokuno namae wa neko dakedo" ("my name is cat") created by Andes Nakajima, who resides in Sweden, and traditional Rous ceramic works are on display. Talk (...)
"Illustrated Book of Houses Original Drawing Exhibition"
[0] [2]- Media: Illustration - Art Talk
- 2008-01-22 - 2008-02-02
"Illustrated Book of Houses" is a book from which you can make a house that appears in the book. Original drawings from the book are on display. -Talk Event "Making 'Illustrated Book of Houses'" Guests: (...)
Meisai Okamoto "Camera to Camera"
[0] [1]- Media: Photography
- 2008-01-08 - 2008-01-19
"Inside the Pinhole Camera" Pre-Event for Meisai Okamoto Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Art Party - Art Talk
- 2008-01-06 - 2008-01-06
Please inquire at the venue for details.
Christmas Show 2007
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Crafts
- 2007-12-11 - 2007-12-22
Around 30 works based on themes of "dreams" are on display. This annual exhibition is organized by Gallery Art Space.
Toshi Maruki Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2007-11-27 - 2007-12-08
Illustrator Toshi Maruki (1912-2000) is known for his illustrations depicting the aftermath of the atomic bomb attack, but he also created illustrations for children's books. This is the 3rd exhibition (...)
Mariko Asai Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Drawing - Photography - Installation - Video installation
- 2007-11-13 - 2007-11-24
"Parapara Manga Kissaten" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Other - Art Party
- 2007-10-30 - 2007-11-10
More than 20 animators and illustrators present their flipbooks, Parapara Manga. Please look at the website for artists' list. http://www.k2.dion.ne.jp/~a_nonki/flipbookcafe.html Event: Parapara (...)
Sachiko Kimura Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2007-10-17 - 2007-10-27
Charming and practical ceramic works including cups and plates are on display.
Nakagawa Picture Book Class Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Other - Art Talk
- 2007-10-02 - 2007-10-13
An illustration class based in Nagoya holds this exhibition of handmade picture books. A total of 20 creators, including award-winning illustrators, present their works. "Workshop: Small Picture Book" October (...)
Genevieve Castree Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting - Product
- 2007-09-18 - 2007-09-29
A French Canadian artist, Genevieve Castree will have her second exhibition at this gallery. She is also a member of music band "Woelv." This exhibition introduces her artworks and other items such as (...)
Akane Yamakawa (dumm puppe) x Shojiro Toshima "Night Performance"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Crafts
- 2007-09-11 - 2007-09-15
"Dumm Puppe" means "funny puppets" in German. This exhibition features animation and handmade puppets by two artists.
Yoshiko Muto "Endless"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2007-08-28 - 2007-09-08
Picture Book Selection from the Permanent Collection Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Other
- 2007-07-24 - 2007-08-04
Original T-Shirt Free Market Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Illustration - Fashion - Art Talk
- 2007-07-10 - 2007-07-21
A variety of T-shirts created by children and adults are on display. Visitors can participate in making original T-shirts. Requirements for participating in the exhibition: (1) Your own original, hand-illustrated (...)
Kenji Aoyanagi "Walking Along the Terraced Rice Fields"
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2007-06-26 - 2007-07-08
In celebration of the publication of Aoyanagi's photography book, titled "Tanada wo arukeba (Walking Along the Terraced Rice Fields", Popotame holds this exhibition of photographs and slide presentations. (...)
Miho Nakazawa "Stories of A, I, U, E, O"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Painting
- 2007-06-12 - 2007-06-23
This exhibition features works that evolved from each of 50 Hiragana characters, "a, i, u, e, o". [Image: Character "Shi" of Shiro-cho (white butterfly) and Joro (watering pot).]
Akiko Otake "Life with You"
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Other - Art Talk
- 2007-05-29 - 2007-06-09
Photographs and texts from Otake's essay, "Life with You" are on display. The book is about living with sand rats. May 31st (Thu) Talk and Book Reading Akiko Otake x Koji Suzuki (Illustrator) Fee: (...)
Masahiro Muraoka "Tanoshii Kimo Ran-Ran"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2007-05-15 - 2007-05-26
Known for the Kochi Paper Evening Issue's four-frame comic section, "Kin-Kon Tosa Diary", in this exhibition Masahiro Muraoka shows his original drawings and splatter illustrations featuring strange characters. (...)
Mariko Asai "Breath"
[0] [0]- Media: Video installation
- 2007-05-08 - 2007-05-11
Taeko Oshima + Noriko Kudo Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Other
- 2007-04-10 - 2007-04-28
This exhibition features humorous illustrations by two book artists, Oshima and Kudo.
Hiroko Takahama "P.O. Box 1284"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Art Party
- 2007-03-27 - 2007-04-07
Takahashi was inspired by a box full of antique stamps that the her father collected when he worked as a trader. The paintings are based on her childhood memories of looking at these colorful stamps while (...)
”Tsubaki, Early Spring" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting
- 2007-03-13 - 2007-03-24
Six female illustrators and painters present works themed around "tsubaki (camellia)" and "early spring" with various media.
Junichi Konno "Capturing the Sky"
[0] [0]- Media: Drawing
- 2007-02-27 - 2007-03-10
Kazuo Matsuo "Fun shop signs made out of plaster"
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Other
- 2007-02-20 - 2007-02-24
This exhibition presents shop signs painted in the traditional style using plaster, earth and fresco techniques.
Misako Ichimura & Tetsuo Ogawa "BonBon"
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Art Talk
- 2007-02-13 - 2007-02-17
The exhibition has been converted into a space for visitors to experience Misako Ichimura and Tetsuo Ogawa's book "Bon". Also on display will be travel diaries, the results of artistic activities and handmade (...)
Hiroko Sekino Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture - Other - Other
- 2007-02-06 - 2007-02-10
Hiroko Sekino's work features a strange character called Nyoro, made out of fleece, and viewers are invited to touch Nyoro rather than just look. On display will also be an animation about Nyoro and a (...)
Yoko Morita "Ichiruno"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-01-30 - 2007-02-03
da 10/to-kichi "Daddy"
[0] [0]- Media: Prints - Other - Art Talk
- 2007-01-16 - 2007-01-27
"To-kichi" is the art of tearing paper into small pieces and layering those pieces to create shapes. Even when you encounter these paper collages for the first time, there is something nostalgic about (...)
"Scenes of Winter" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2006-12-12 - 2006-12-23
Gallery Art Space is holding an exhibition of Christmas and winter-themed work by 20 artists in the Book Gallery Popotame space.
Toshi Maruki "Russian Children's Songs"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Prints
- 2006-10-31 - 2006-11-25
This is an exhibition of original illustrations from the book "Russian Children's Songs", published in 1977, featuring small works, prints and reproductions of the original book for sale.
Michimasa Takeuchi Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2006-10-17 - 2006-10-28
This is an exhibition of the rough sketches and memos that Takeuchi made when developing his new book "Octopus Balloons", including a sale of his new works. On 20th October, he will give an acoustic (...)
Komachi Ono Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2006-10-10 - 2006-10-15
Chiaki Horikoshi "Sleepy Town"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2006-09-26 - 2006-10-07
To celebrate the publication of Mimei Ogawa's work "Sleepy Town", this exhibition will present original illustrations from the book. Small works will also be available for sale.
Ryoko Muto "Buzzing Insects in the Sky"
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints - Installation
- 2006-09-05 - 2006-09-16
The exhibition space will feature 30 oil pastel installations, silk screen prints, and 3D works.
2D
- Graphics (26)
- Illustration (47)
- Painting (264)
- Drawing (34)
- Calligraphy (12)
- Photography (109)
- Prints (39)
- Other (63)
3D
- Architecture (16)
- Sculpture (76)
- Installation (59)
- Furniture (16)
- Fashion (21)
- Product (25)
- Crafts (61)
- Ceramics (28)
- Other (59)
Screen
- Film (9)
- Video installation (22)
- Digital (3)
- Other (6)
Misc.
- Art Party (64)
- Art Talk (85)
- Performance Art (17)
- Art Competition (5)
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