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2024.10.02
Toyama Prefectural 4 Museum Promotion Video Now Available

Special exhibition

SPECIAL Exhibition

Exhibition currently being held

Toyama Shimbun 80th Anniversary of Relaunch

Calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa – An Exhibition of Resonating Calligraphy and Literature

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Shoko Kanazawa (1985-), one of Japan's leading calligraphers, is known for her calligraphy that cherishes the meaning of characters and calligraphic techniques, while also conveying feelings of love, emotion, prayer, and happiness. The thoughts she puts into each word become like spiritual power, quietly reaching the hearts of those who view them. This exhibition showcases a carefully selected collection of works that embody the diverse charm of Shoko Kanazawa's calligraphy, ranging from the Heart Sutra she wrote at the age of 10, to framed works with words like "love," "dream," and "embrace" that directly touch the heart, to powerful folding screen works such as "Ryobo" and "Ryusho Homai," to works based on literature such as "Tsuki ni Hoeru," to acclaimed works such as the title calligraphy for historical dramas, and recent art pieces. Please enjoy the world in which Shoko Kanazawa's calligraphy and the words of literature resonate with each other, set against the backdrop of a literary museum.

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The World of Manga Artist Ima Ichiko Exhibition

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Ichiko Ima is a manga artist from Himi City, Toyama Prefecture. She made her debut as a manga artist in 1993 with "My Beautiful Green Palace." In 1995, she began serializing her representative work, "Hyakki Yakōshō." This work, which depicts the mysterious experiences of a protagonist who can see yokai (supernatural beings), has been highly praised for its meticulously calculated dialogue and paneling that constructs a unique space and time, as well as its outstanding expressive power through exceptional compositional skills and solid drawing techniques. In 2006, it won the Excellence Award in the Manga Division at the 10th Japan Media Arts Festival. She has also worked on a wide range of genres, including horror, fantasy, and comedy, as well as the essay manga "Buncho-sama to Watashi" (My Finch and Me), which humorously depicts her life with many finches. This exhibition introduces the works of Ichiko Ima, who has attracted many readers with her delicate line drawings and beautiful colors. Through the display of valuable original drawings, please enjoy the creative world spun by manga artist Ichiko Ima. ©Ichiko Ima/Asahi Shimbun Publications

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