{"id":1445,"date":"2024-12-12T04:41:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T04:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/?p=1445"},"modified":"2024-12-12T04:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T04:42:05","slug":"junaida-world-original-art-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/junaida-world-original-art-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Junaida “World” Original Art Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Celebrated illustrator junaida brings his acclaimed picture book Sekai<\/em> (World) to life in an extraordinary exhibition. Running for a limited time, this unique showcase invites visitors to experience the magic of Sekai<\/em> through a bold and innovative concept: just two original illustrations are on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Only Two Pieces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the 33-page Sekai<\/em> is brimming with vivid and intricate illustrations, the exhibition presents only two pieces: the book\u2019s cover art and a single expansive composition that makes up the rest of the story. This choice underscores the book\u2019s most astonishing feature\u2014the 30-page sequence of illustrations is one cohesive masterpiece. Seen up close, the sheer density, precision, and imagination behind the artwork promise a truly mesmerizing experience for every viewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exhibition marks the first-ever public display of the original illustrations from Sekai<\/em>. With no plans yet for future exhibitions, this is a rare opportunity to witness junaida\u2019s unparalleled craftsmanship in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Sekai<\/em>: A World of Endless Wonder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Published in January 2024 by Fukuinkan Shoten, Sekai<\/em> has been celebrated as a boundary-breaking picture book. At first glance, its simple cover design offers little clue to the rich, vibrant, and dreamlike world waiting within. Junaida\u2019s artistry transports readers to a universe brimming with life, colour, and interconnected stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sets Sekai<\/em> apart is its ability to weave complex narratives and emotions into a “wordless” picture book. It\u2019s a visual journey of imagination, where every page invites the viewer to explore endless possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special Edition Sekai Sekai<\/em>: Limited Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To commemorate the exhibition, a special edition titled “Sekai Sekai” was crafted, combining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The original Sekai<\/em> book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A draft version of Sekai<\/em>, showcasing pencil sketches on premium paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Crown Box, a bespoke case meticulously designed to house both books.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Unfortunately, due to manufacturing issues with the Crown Box, the release of this limited edition has been postponed. However, fans can still purchase other Sekai<\/em>-themed merchandise, such as reversible posters and pin badges, at select locations, including TOBICHI Tokyo and Daikanyama Tsutaya Books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Exhibition Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0TOBICHI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Location:<\/strong>\u00a01F Hobonichi Kanda Building, 3-18 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0Dec 6 (Fri) 2024 – Jan 19 (Sun) 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Closed: <\/strong>Dec 26 2024 – Jan 5 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hours:<\/strong>\u00a011:00 \u2013 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    More Information:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.junaida.com\/information<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Celebrated illustrator junaida brings his acclaimed picture book Sekai (World) to life in an extraordinary exhibition. Running for a limited time, this unique showcase invites visitors to experience the magic of Sekai through a bold and innovative concept: just two original illustrations are on display. Why Only Two Pieces? While the 33-page Sekai is brimming […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1446,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[108],"class_list":["post-1445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-history","tag-junaida"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1445"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1450,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1445\/revisions\/1450"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}