Many new works such as new illustrations of “She” standing in the city of Hibiya Period: March 14 (Tue)-April 23 (Sun), 2023
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will hold an illustration exhibition “Tokyo Girlfriend” by creator Hisashi Eguchi, who has continued to convey the charm of the city and people, from March 14 (Tuesday) to April 23 (Sunday), 2023. We will be exhibiting various large and small "she", centering on the new illustration of "she" standing in the city of Hibiya specially drawn for this exhibition.
©2023 Eguchi Hisashi
<Part of the exhibited works>
Ginkgo BOYZ “Kimi to Boku no WWIII Love Revolution” CD jacket (2005) ©2023 Eguchi Hisashi
Eiichi Otaki "A LONG VACATION" 40th tribute illustration (2021) ©2023 Eguchi Hisashi
Hisashi Eguchi, who is active as a manga artist and illustrator, continues to convey the charm of the city and its people by drawing in detail the moments of the people who shine in the city of Tokyo and the city. This time, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and various places in the Hibiya area are also celebrating their anniversaries, so we made an offer as a creator to connect the city and entertainment, and a special exhibition unique to Hibiya, Hisashi Eguchi illustration exhibition "Tokyo Girlfriend" was realized. Did.
In this exhibition, we will introduce a new work of "She" standing in the city of Hibiya, which was newly drawn for the exhibition at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. We will also exhibit many original works that have never been shown before.
In addition, during the period, we will hold an autograph session, a “live sketch” where Mr. Eguchi himself draws a portrait of the target person on the spot, and a “workshop” where he teaches the art of drawing illustrations.
Please come and meet the attractive Tokyo girlfriends of creators who represent the times.
■ Period: March 14 (Tue) to April 23 (Sun), 2023
・Overview of Hisashi Eguchi Illustration Exhibition “Tokyo Girlfriend”
Hisashi Eguchi Illustration Exhibition "Tokyo Girlfriend" is a special exhibition unique to Hibiya by Hisashi Eguchi, a creator who represents the times. Starting from April 2018 in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the illustration exhibition "She" has traveled to various places, recording a total of over 120,000 visitors at all venues. This exhibition "Tokyo Girlfriend" is a special exhibition that will be held only in Tokyo, and carefully selected works from an unprecedented perspective. In addition to unveiling for the first time a new work of "She" standing in the city of Hibiya, which was newly drawn for the implementation at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, the original work will be unveiled for the first time using the painting material Pantone Overlay, which Eguchi loved in the 80s and 90s. We will also exhibit many
Illustration for Ralph Lauren official web interview (2022) ©2023 Eguchi Hisashi
Name: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 5th Anniversary Hisashi Eguchi Illustration Exhibition “Tokyo Girlfriend”
English name: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 5th Anniversary Eguchi Hisashi Solo Exhibition: Tokyo Kanojo
Period: March 14 (Tue) to April 23 (Sun), 2023
Time: 11:00-19:00 (13:00- on the first day only)
Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 6F BASE Q HALL
Admission fee: General 1000 yen (tax included), university and high school students 800 yen (tax included), free for junior high school students and younger *All tickets are sold on the day, no advance sales Organizer: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya/Mitsui Fudosan Planning and production: Tokyo Shimbun/KOTOBUKI STUDIO
Supervision: Kiyoshi Kusumi
PROFILE
Hisashi Eguchi
Born in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture in 1956. Debuted as a manga artist in 1977 with "Fearful Children" in "Weekly Shonen Jump". Representative work "Susume! ! Pirates” (1977), “Stop! ! Hibari-kun! (1981), "Age" (1984), etc. He has a great influence on the manga world with his novel pop sense and unique patterns. Since the mid-1980s, he has been active in various fields as an illustrator. It has gained a wide range of support, from fans who were serialized in the manga to younger generations who got to know her through her illustrations and CD jackets. 1992 Received the 38th Bungeishunju Manga Award for his short story "Hisashi Eguchi's Explosive Dinner Show". September 2015 Published art book "KING OF POP" (Genkosha). At the same time, his career first traveling exhibition "Hisashi Eguchi Exhibition KING OF POP" will be held at eight locations nationwide. April 2018 An illustration exhibition focusing on women's paintings "She" was held at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. The exhibition traveled to Akashi and Shimodate (Chikusei City) in 2019, Aomori and Asahikawa in 2021, Nagano, Morioka and Chiba in 2022, recording a total of over 120,000 visitors at all venues. His recent publication is the art book “step” (Kawade Shobo Shinsha, 2018). LP record size large-format art book "RECORD" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha, 2020). Bijinga collection "She" (Shueisha International, 2021).
・The following events will also be held during the period!
■Live sketch <br /> Mr. Eguchi himself will draw a caricature of the winner of the open call with a flexible pen and present it as a gift. This is a rare opportunity to witness Mr. Eguchi's powers of observation and concentration.
Date: March 21 (Tuesday/holiday)
Holding time: Information will be announced on Tokyo Midtown Hibiya official website at a later date Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1st floor atrium Fee: Free Model recruitment capacity: 20 people
■Workshop <br />This is a special project where Mr. Eguchi himself teaches the art of drawing illustrations to the winners in a workshop format.
Date: April 2nd (Sun)
Time: Information will be announced later on the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya official website *Twice in the afternoon Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya *Details will be announced on the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya official website Participation qualifications: Junior high school students and above *Participation by lottery by prior application Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 20 people each time
■Mr. Eguchi himself will appear in conjunction with the "Tokyo Kanojo" autograph session and present a handwritten autograph.
Date: March 26 (Sun), April 16 (Sun), 23 (Sun) *Scheduled Time: 13:00-19:00 (subject to change)
Venue: Inside Tokyo Midtown Hibiya *Details are available on the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya official website How to participate: Numbered tickets will be distributed to 120 people who purchase Eguchi exhibition goods for 3,000 yen or more on the day *One signature per person Until, only goods purchased on the day
*Details on how to apply for live sketches, workshops, and autograph sessions, as well as detailed times and locations, will be announced on the official website of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
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* Reference release: https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2021/1001_01/
[Tokyo Midtown Management Co., Ltd.] From the press release
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