Shigeru Mizuki Exhibition

Iwaki City Art Museum

Finished

Artists

Shigeru Mizuki

Shigeru Mizuki (real name Shigeru Takera 1922-2015), a genius of the Japanese manga world known for such works as "Gegege no Kitaro". He was fascinated by a painting of Hell and Paradise from the collection of Shofukuji Temple when he was a boy in Sakaiminato, Tottori, and since then he has believed in the unseen world. This exhibition introduces Mizuki's unique manga expression through manga manuscripts, original drawings, his favorite tools, and a variety of visual materials.

[Events]
1. Gallery Talk
Lecturer: Naoko Haraguchi (eldest daughter of Shigeru Mizuki)
Date: June 25 (Sat) (1) 10:30 - (2) 14:00 (about 30 minutes each time)
Venue: 2F Exhibition Room
Capacity: 10 persons per session (reservation required)
Admission: Free (a ticket to this exhibition is required to participate)

2. Performance "Carefree Aya: Live Paper Show"
Performer: Carefree Aya (a regular member of San'ou-kai and Shiozaki Otogi Kamishibai Museum)
Date & Time: Sunday, July 17 (1) 11:00 - (2) 13:00 - (3) 15:00 - (about 30 minutes each time)
Venue: Seminar Room on the 3rd floor
Capacity: 20 persons per session (reservation required)
Admission: Free
Practical lecture: "Original Yokai Uchiwa (Japanese paper fan) made by paper cut-outs
Instructor: Ryohei Tanaka (paper cutout artist)
Date: August 6 (Sat.) & August 7 (Sun.) (1) from 10:00 (2) from 13:00 (about 1 hour and 30 minutes each time, the content is the same for each session)
Venue: Seminar Room on the 3rd floor
Target: Elementary school students and older (3rd graders and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Capacity: 8 people per session (reservation required)
Participation fee: 100 yen
*Please check the official website for event details and application procedures.

Schedule

Jun 25 (Sat) 2022-Aug 21 (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	Open on July 18 and August 15.

Fee

Adults ¥1100; University and High School Students ¥500; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥300; Seniors 65 & Over residing in Iwaki City, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

http://www.city.iwaki.lg.jp/www/contents/1650248756309/index.html