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About 350 originals
About 350 originals from 15 picture books hang beside the printed books, so you can compare them.
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2027.01.30 — 2027.03.21 · Coming soon
See the originals before you turn the page.
Nana Furiya: Original Picture-Book Art
Nana Furiya (born 1961) is a Japanese picture-book artist living in Slovakia. She debuted 40 years ago with Mekkira Mokkira Doon Don, written by Hasegawa Setsuko, and has published new work almost every year since, along with illustrations for many children’s books. Her lines and compositions are bold, her colours clear, and she changes materials and techniques to suit each story. This show brings together about 350 original drawings from 15 of her books, shown alongside the books, including the 1998 cover original for Tomodachiya, written by Uchida Rintaro. Talks and workshops by the artist and gallery talks by the curators are planned, with details to come. It runs from 30 January to 21 March 2027; general admission is ¥500, cash only.
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Kariya City Art Museum2027.01.30 — 2027.03.21Art exhibitionsTicket required
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A new technique for every book
Furiya changes materials and techniques for each story, with bold lines and compositions and clear colours.
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The artist in person
Talks and workshops by Furiya herself, plus curator gallery talks, are planned, with details to come.
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- Picture-book lovers of all ages
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Closed Mondays, 12 February and 24 February.
Talk and workshop details are not out yet.
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Dates & times
2027.01.30 — 2027.03.21Saturday 30 January to Sunday 21 March 2027 (Japan time), 9am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm); closed Mondays, 12 February and 24 February.
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- About 350 originals
- A new technique for every book
- The artist in person
Venue & travel
Kariya City Art Museum4-5 Sumiyoshi-cho, Kariya. From Nagoya, the JR Tokaido Line rapid takes about 20 minutes to Kariya; then a 10-minute walk from the south side, or the Karimaru community bus to the museum stop. Free parking.
Entry & companions
General ¥500, students ¥300, junior high and younger free; free for people with disability certificates and one carer. Cash only; no advance or group tickets.
Tickets & access
JPY 300–500
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Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Kariya City Art Museum in 2014; a file photo.
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