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Exhibition of "Princesses of Storybook Pictures," Synonymous with Makoto Takahashi's "Shoujo Giga  A commemorative exhibition of her graduation will be held from March 20 in Ariake, Tokyo, featuring the largest number of original paintings ever exhibited.

~Snow White, Thumbelina, the Little Mermaid... Our dreams and longings began here.

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Art Space Inc. (Location: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Toshiro Fukuoka), an exhibition planning company, will hold a solo exhibition "Land of Princess Dreams" from March 20 (Wed. holiday) to March 31 (Sun.), 2024, to commemorate the graduation of Makoto Takahashi, a painter who has continued to paint "girls' pictures" and established girls' culture during the Showa era until the present. March 20 (Wed. holiday) to March 31 (Sun.), 2024.


URL: https://www.artgallery.co.jp/exhibitions/2057/

Thumbelina" (door picture), watercolor, 26.8 x 20.7 cm, 1974, 330,000 yen (tax included)

The exhibition will feature a miraculous display and sale of over 130 works, the largest number ever shown in a solo exhibition, including original paintings of princesses drawn as illustrations for grade school magazines from the 1960s to the 1980s. This is a must-see event for fans of Makoto's work.


Shirayukihime" (door picture), watercolor, 26.6 x 20.5 cm, 1971, 330,000 yen (tax included)

The Little Mermaid" (door picture) watercolor, 26.8 x 17.9cm, made in 1979, 550,000 yen (tax included)

Cinderella" (door picture) watercolor, 27 x 20.3cm, 1971, 330,000 yen (tax included)


Makoto Takahashi's visit to the exhibition

Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 14:00

(The event may be changed or canceled according to circumstances)



Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition Title: Makoto Takahashi Graduation Commemorative Exhibition "Land of Princess Dreams

Dates: March 20 (Wed) - March 31 (Sun), 12:00 - 18:00

        Open throughout the exhibition period

Venue: ART SPACE SKY GALLERY (Art Space Co., Ltd.)

        11F Ariake Frontier Building B, 3-7-26 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Access information : https://www.artgallery.co.jp/access/

Contents: Original paintings, prints, original goods, commemorative goods, books


*Pre-registration is required for the sale of original paintings on the first day of the exhibition. If you wish to attend, please visit the official website ( https://www.artgallery.co.jp/exhibitions/2057/ ) and X ( https://twitter.com/macotonohiroba ) for more information.



■Company Profile

Company Name : Art Space Inc.

Representative : Toshiro Fukuoka, Representative Director

Location : 3-7-26 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan

      Ariake Frontier Building B Tower 11F

Establishment : February 1983

Business: Sales and production of paintings, planning and management of exhibitions

URL : https://www.artgallery.co.jp/


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