30 Years as a Manga Artist: Fumiyo Kono Exhibition
“Birds take flight, rabbits leap, flowers sway; we run, stumble, and the road is long” (2026)
🗓️ Dates: Jan 4 (Sun) – Mar 8 (Sun), 2026
📍 Venue: Contemporary Art Museum, Kumamoto (Kumamoto)
✨ Overview: A major retrospective tracing 30 years from debut through original drawings. From In This Corner of the World to works ranging from gag to serious long-form, from 4-panel strips to full-length stories—presented as an experience of both “reading” and “viewing.”
🔎 Highlights: Kono’s gentle linework, inventive techniques, and recurring “hands” motif. Enjoyable for visitors of all ages.
🔁 Touring: Part of the nationwide tour that began in April 2025 (Kumamoto is a touring venue).
📝 Note: Please check the museum’s official guidance for opening hours, closures, and ticketing.
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