Exhibition: Leo Lionni's Picture Book Making Exhibition Shibuya Hikarie Hall

The message that Leo Lionni, the master of picture books, puts into his work

Leo Lionni (1910-1999) is a master of picture books who has produced many masterpieces, including "Swimmy" and "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse," which are also included in elementary school textbooks, as well as "Little Blue and Little Yellow." Throughout his life, he was involved in a wide range of work, from graphic design and art direction to picture book production.

This exhibition focuses on Leoni's picture book production, which he began at the age of 49, and explores the various techniques unique to him, including collage, which are based on the Toyotomi of experience and sensibility he has cultivated as an art director.

In addition to the original illustrations, there will also be content available exclusively at the venue that allows visitors to experience Leoni's worldview through a variety of methods, including video. The exhibition will explore the messages contained in Leoni's works and the appeal that continues to make them loved by a wide range of generations around the world.

*This exhibition is a newly organized exhibition at Bunkamura The Museum that focuses on the picture book section of the "Leo Lionni and Friends" exhibition, which began at the Itabashi Art Museum and is now touring various locations, and adds newly produced video content.

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Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He began working in graphic design in Milan, Italy in the mid-1930s, and moved to the United States in 1939, where he worked as an art director. After publishing his first picture book, "Blue and Yellow," in 1959, he gradually retired from advertising work and began publishing one picture book per year. He is both popular and talented as a picture book author around the world, and has received numerous awards. His books, "Swimmy" and "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse," are included in elementary school Japanese textbooks in Japan.

Period: July 5, 2025 (Saturday) to August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) *Closed on July 24 (Thursday)

Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (last admission at 18:30)

Venue: Hikarie Hall (Shibuya Hikarie 9F)

2-21-1 Shibuya , Shibuya Ward , Tokyo

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Admission fee (including tax)

[Early bird ticket] Adults 1,600 yen *Sales period: May 24th (Sat) - July 4th (Fri) [July viewing ticket] Adults 1,800 yen [August viewing ticket] Adults 2,400 yen *Prices for this exhibition vary depending on the month you visit. *Early bird tickets are valid from July 5th (Sat) to July 31st (Thu). [Closed on July 24th (Thu)]

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