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[Image: Makoto Wada, cover picture (1977)]

Makoto Wada and Japanese Illustration

Tobacco & Salt Museum
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Artists

Makoto Wada
The words “illustration” and “illustrator” became widely known in Japan as of the 1960s thanks to the formation of groups like “Tokyo Illustrators Club” in 1964, and the publication of magazines such as “Hanashi no tokushu” in 1965. Makoto Wada thus rose to prominence in the world of Japanese illustration with his cover designs for magazines such as “Highlight” and the weekly “Shukan bunshun.” After receiving the Nissan Prize - then considered gateway award for entry into the field of graphic design - in 1957 while still a student at Tama Art University, Wada began his career. Together with others such as Yokoo Tadanori, he raised the profile of illustration as an occupation and expanded the scope of what this work included. Centering on images by Wada and others who worked alongside him, this exhibition will introduce the history of Japanese illustration.

[Related Events]
Schedule for special screenings of film works by Makoto Wada

“Kaito Ruby” (1988, 96 mins.)
Event Date: Sep. 16 (Sat) 14:00-
Venue: 3F Audio-visual Hall
Capacity: 90

“Round About Midnight” (2001, 109 mins.)
Event Date: Oct. 7 (Sat) 14:00-
Venue: 3F Audio-visual Hall
Capacity: 90

Schedule

Sep 9 (Sat) 2017-Oct 22 (Sun) 2017 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
Notice
Closed on Sep. 19 (Tue), Oct. 10 (Tue) but open on Sep. 8 (Mon) and Oct. 9 (Mon).
FeeAdults and University Students ¥100, High School, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥50. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.
VenueTobacco & Salt Museum
https://www.tabashio.jp/en/index.html
Location1-16-3 Yokokawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0003
Access8 minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree line, 10 minute walk from exit A2 at Honjo Azumabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa line, 12 minute walk from Oshiage (Skytree) Station on the Hanzomon, Asakusa, Keisei and Skytree lines.
Phone03-3622-8801
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