▼Guest　

Koji Suzuki
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1948. Raised on goat’s milk. Has been drawing on the ground and digging holes since childhood, and continues to do so today. Currently resides in Kobe. His live painting performances, featuring improvisational drawings using the “Super-Ha” technique, take place mainly on the streets, where he paints on giant canvases using chopsticks for his hands and feet, sweeping passersby into a cosmic explosion of the vast universe!Lately, he has been obsessed with kneading clay. His picture books include *Enso-kun Rides the Train*, *Ghost Drive*, *Mountain Disco*, *Kobekko*, and *Chinchiraka and the Giant Man*. His art books include *Koji Suzuki’s Great Magic Art Collection* and *The Sky Slide*. In 2019, NHK E-TV’s *Sunday Art Museum* aired an episode titled “The World of Koji Suzuki.”

▼Museum of Picture Book Art: Spring/Summer Special Exhibition "Koji Suzuki: Clay Caravan"

Koji Suzuki, one of Japan’s leading picture book authors and artists, has captivated countless readers with his vivid colors, bold lines, and unique worldview born of creative ideas that transcend time and borders.This exhibition features not only the original artwork from the picture books *Dome-gatar* (Tamagawa University Press) and *Denden-densha* (Kotsu Shimbunsha), but also his current creative endeavors—including three-dimensional clay and paper sculptures—as well as a spectacular display of large-scale paintings. It is an exhibition where visitors can fully immerse themselves in Koji Suzuki’s boundless creativity and vibrant energy, which transcend the boundaries of a mere picture book artist.

[Duration] April 25 (Sat), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026 *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except national holidays)
[Hours] 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
[Admission] Adults: 800 yen; Elementary and Junior High School Students: 400 yen

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▼Facility Information: Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art