It Might Be a Shinsuke Yoshitake Exhibition

About this event

"It Might Be a Shinsuke Yoshitake Exhibition," the first large-scale exhibition of picture book author Shinsuke Yoshitake, who has sparked a huge boom among both children and adults, will be held at Hachinohe City Museum of Art. This exhibition peeks inside the author's mind by displaying over 400 items, including small sketches that are the source of his ideas, original picture book drawings, three-dimensional objects devised by Yoshitake specifically for this exhibition, and items from his cherished personal collection. A highlight is the display of approximately 2,500 sketches drawn daily since before his debut as a picture book author. Packed inside these small notebooks are Yoshitake's endless daydreams, ideas, and ways of seeing the world—the very origins of his creative concepts. In addition, original drawings and concept-stage idea sketches from about 30 popular picture books, starting with his debut work "It Might Be an Apple," are extensively featured. Experiential exhibits created from Yoshitake's ideas allow visitors to feel as if they stepped into the world of the books, offering physical and mental fun for both adults and children. Furthermore, the exhibition explores the source of inspiration behind Yoshitake's unique creativity—having worked as an illustrator and sculptor prior to publishing picture books—through three-dimensional works from his student days and rare personal collections kept in his atelier. Original exhibition merchandise will also be on sale at the venue.

Venue

Hachinohe City Museum of Art

10-4 Bancho, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0031