How to use washi paper to create a space for an exhibition of picture book authors held in Hakata

An experiential exhibition bringing together picture book authors from Japan and abroad.

A special exhibition, "Let's Play with Picture Books: Your First Questions" will be held in Hakata, Fukuoka.

We used washi paper to create an exhibition space for a picture book author in Hakata, Fukuoka.

Chiki Kikuchi is one of the picture book authors whose works will be featured in the exhibition.

This time, the washi paper that we handle was used in the spatial design of the exhibition.

I first worked with Kikuchi at an exhibition held in Fukuoka in 2019.

On that occasion, various types of washi paper were used in the exhibits.

The other day, I went to Hakata and saw the actual venue.

The exhibition venue is large, displaying works by five picture book authors, including Kikuchi.

The ceilings were high and a distinctive feature was the extensive use of paper materials, including washi paper and cardboard.

Kikuchi's exhibit was made up of cardboard boxes arranged in a cylindrical shape in the center.

A total of about 800 illustrated books will be on display, and the scale and number of them will be overwhelming.

The event will run until May 6th during Golden Week.

If you live in the Fukuoka area and love picture books, please come and visit us.

I think it's a wonderful exhibition that the whole family can enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Japanese paper merchant Ono Shoten Kawate

We used washi paper to create the space for an exhibition by a picture book author held in Hakata, Fukuoka.

*Details of the special exhibition "Let's Play with Picture Books: Your First Questions" are as follows:

[Date]

Friday, March 21, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025

9:30 to 18:00 (entrance until 17:30)

Closed on Tuesday, April 8th, Tuesday, April 15th, Tuesday, April 22nd

【venue】

Fukuoka City Science Museum, 3rd floor special exhibition room

〒810-0044 4-2-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City TEL 092-731-2525

* Nearest station: Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, Ropponmatsu Station, Exit 3

[Picture book artists participating in the exhibition]

・Kikuchi Chiki/"Sakura Boat"

・Katsumi Komagata / "Gobugobu Gobogobo"

・Peter Spiers / "Rain, candy"

・Yoriko Tsutsui, Akiko Hayashi / "My First Errand"

・Kako Satoshi / "The Crow's Bakery"

・Doi Kaya / "Chili and Chili"

*Inquiries regarding washi paper, komagami paper, custom paper products, media coverage, etc.

Please contact us directly via the contact page or the details below:

1-5-29 Ikuno Nishi, Ikuno-ku, Osaka City, 544-0024

TEL 06-6716-0481 FAX 06-6772-8531 (Contact: Hiroyuki Kawate)

*This is the email address for individual contact regarding images, designs, etc.

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