Arnold Lobel: Alone Together

Iwaki City Art Museum

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Arnold Lobel

Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) was an American picture book author who created the "Toad and Frog" series. He kept a variety of animals, including cats, frogs, and turtles, and was good at making up stories as a child. Among them, the story of two frogs who are bound by a deep friendship is still loved around the world half a century after its birth and has been used in elementary school textbooks in Japan.

This exhibition, held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of "Gama-kun to Kaeru-kun," is a joint project with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in the U.S., introducing the world of about 30 picture books, including the series, along with about 200 rare original drawings and sketches. In addition, a special screening of "One Day a Year," a new animated film by animation artist Kunio Kato depicting the daily lives of Gamakun and Kaeru-kun.

[Events]
1. Lecture "The Charm of Lobel, the Charm of Picture Books"
Date: Sunday, September 4, 14:00-16:00
Lecturer: Yu Komiya (translator, head of home library "Konoano Bunko")
Venue: Iwaki City Art Museum 3rd floor seminar room
Capacity: 30 people
Fee: Free of charge

2. Picture Book Reading in English "The World of Arnold Lobel in the Original Language"
Date: October 2 (Sun) (1) 11:00-12:00 (2) 14:00-15:00
Instructor: Ai Motozawa (Representative Director of the Japan Association of Ondoku)
Venue: Seminar Room on the 3rd floor
Capacity: 25 people per session
Fee: Free of charge

3. Let's Make a Mini Tote Bag of "Gama-kun to Kaeru-kun"!
Date & Time: October 15 (Sat) & 16 (Sun) 10:00- / 14:00-
Instructor: Iwaki City Art Museum staff
Venue: Iwaki Municipal Museum of Art 3rd Floor Practical Training Room and Seminar Room
Target: Elementary school students and older
Capacity: 15 people per session
Fee: 300 yen (for materials)

Please check the official website for event details and how to register.

Schedule

Sep 3 (Sat) 2022-Oct 23 (Sun) 2022

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:00 Closes at 20:00 on Fridays in July and August.
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays (12/28 - 1/4).
Notice	Closed on September 20 and October 11. Open on September 19 and October 10.

Fee

Adults ¥900, University and High School Students ¥500, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥300

Website

http://www.city.iwaki.lg.jp/www/contents/1652411627039/index.html