Corraini Books— Creative, Free and Full of Wonder
0PostsCorraini was founded in 1973 as Mantua’s first contemporary art gallery in the historic city of Mantua, northern Italy. Young couple Maurizio and Marzia Corraini began making small books with artists while organising exhibitions focused on contemporary Italian art. Among them was Italian designer Bruno Munari, whose collaboration with Corraini inspired a growing interest in publishing picture books for children.
Over time, Corraini became known as a publisher, continuing to create books with artists from diverse fields. These distinctive picture books have brought fresh ideas to children’s publishing around the world.
The museum first connected with Corraini through the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition, building lasting relationships through artists such as Taro Miura, Yoshiko Noda and Paul Cox. This exhibition introduces Corraini’s approach to bookmaking, which places creative freedom at its heart, through the connections between the publisher’s work and the museum’s own history.
Over time, Corraini became known as a publisher, continuing to create books with artists from diverse fields. These distinctive picture books have brought fresh ideas to children’s publishing around the world.
The museum first connected with Corraini through the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition, building lasting relationships through artists such as Taro Miura, Yoshiko Noda and Paul Cox. This exhibition introduces Corraini’s approach to bookmaking, which places creative freedom at its heart, through the connections between the publisher’s work and the museum’s own history.
Schedule | Nov 21 (Sat) 2026-Jan 11 (Mon) 2027 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥900, University Students ¥600, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000016/4002027/4002033.html | ||||
| Venue | Itabashi Art Museum https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/artmuseum/4000002/4000014.html | ||||
| Address | 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 175-0092 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from the South exit of Nishi-takashimadaira Station on the Toei Mita line; From the North exit of Narimasu Station on the Tobu Tojo line, take the Kokusai Kogyo bus and get off at Kuritsu Bijutsukan. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3979-3251 |
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