Creator of Animation Art: New Exhibition of Niitsugu Yamamoto

Niitsugu Yamamoto, who served as art director for many animated films such as 'Castle in the Sky' (1986) and 'Princess Mononoke' (1997), supports directors like Hayao Miyazaki with his solid composition and intricate detailing. His talent has also attracted later film directors, contributing to memorable scenes in Mamoru Hosoda's 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.' This exhibition introduces approximately 220 pieces, including hand-painted backgrounds, unpublished art settings, and production tools. Let's enjoy the world of Niitsugu Yamamoto's poetically rich background art.

Map & Location

Details about Creator of Animation Art: New Exhibition of Niitsugu Yamamoto

Date & Time

9/13(Sat)～11/9(Sun) 09:30～17:00

Note

Closed on Mondays (however, open on September 15, October 13, and November 3; closed on September 16, October 14, and November 4). Entrance to the exhibition room is until 16:30.

Venue

Koriyama City Museum of Art

Address

130-2 Ooyachi, Yasuharamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Fee

General 1,000 yen, high school and university students, and those over 65 years old 700 yen

Access

About 5 km from the 'Koriyama East' IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway / About 10 minutes from JR 'Koriyama' Station

Access (Public)

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Contact

024-956-2200 （Koriyama City Museum of Art）

URL

https://www.city.koriyama.lg.jp/site/artmuseum/