First Overseas Exhibition of Original Illustrations from "My Neighbor Totoro" — The Classic Illustration Exhibition by Toshiyuki Ishii

By MOOK Scenic Editor-in-Chief
 
The touching original illustrations from "My Neighbor Totoro" are exhibited overseas for the first time ever！ Created by Toshiyuki Ishii, a master of Japanese illustration, the works focus on the theme of “children,” expressing the wish that children all over the world can live happy and peaceful lives. She blends Western watercolor techniques with traditional Eastern painting styles to create delicate and gentle expressions that have been loved by generations in Japan and international illustration fans.

In 2018, the centennial of Ishii's passing, 100 classic illustrations were specially selected, including illustrations from the globally best-selling book "My Neighbor Totoro" (over 10 million copies sold) and classic fairy tale picture books. Through her portrayals of children’s innocent expressions, she awakens the hope within people’s hearts and joins hands in creating a loving and caring world for children.

She embarked on her professional artistic journey through the paper puppet play “Mother’s Story” (1949). By blending Western watercolor techniques with traditional Eastern painting methods, she developed her own unique style that captures delicate emotions, which continues to be widely loved by generations in Japan and celebrated internationally.

【Info】
"Childhood Joy – The Classic Illustration Exhibition by Toshiyuki Ishii"
Exhibition Dates: February 1, 2018 (Thu) – April 22, 2018 (Sun)
Exhibition Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (last admission at 17:30)
※ Closed on Mondays and Lunar New Year’s Eve (February 15)
Venue: National Museum of History (No. 49, Nanhai Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
Organizer: Weilong Art Co., Ltd.
 
Ticket Prices:
January 1–31: Early Bird Single Ticket 180 NTD
January 1–31: Early Bird Double Ticket 350 NTD (must be used by two people together)
February 1–April 22: Full Price Ticket 250 NTD
 
Ticket Purchase: udn Ticketing
Ticket Collection Methods:
1. Convenience store ticket pick-up: 7-11 ibon, FamilyMart FamiPort, and Hi-Life Life-ET (additional 30 NTD system processing fee per order)
2. Virtual Ticket (no system processing fee): Please present the “Virtual Ticket Admission Letter” for entry verification.

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