From 4 April to 21 July, the COAM Space will be hosting an exhibition that immerses visitors in the rich history of manga and anime through set designs, paintings, scrolls, posters, Japanese woodcuts, magazines, comics and sculptures, among other objects and works of art.
This exhibition pays tribute to the pioneers of the genre, such as, for example, Osamu Tezuka, known as “The God of Manga”. Precursors like Shigeru Mizuki, Kitagawa Utamaro and Katsushika Hokusai will be present in this special exhibition.
Through 10 different thematic areas, the exhibition presents a collection of more than 150 objects and works of art that helps us to understand the different aspects and stages in the development of this exceptional art form. With works from private collections, the exhibition traces the evolution of manga and illustrates its history and diversity, enabling visitors to discover the close relationship between modern manga and traditional Japanese art.
Visitors will be able to contemplate unique objects from private collections in Japan, China and Europe, such as illustrated books and Japanese woodcuts from the 18th and 19th centuries, illustrated scrolls, original paintings, manga manuscripts from the 1960s, 1970s and later, autographs of famous manga artists, original anime posters, anime stills, rare magazines and comics, as well as limited edition sculptures featuring anime and manga characters.
The exhibition will highlight the influence and popularity of manga on the Spanish cultural scene since classic series, such as Heidi, Marco, Mazinger Z, Dragon Ball or Oliver and Benji were first shown, to more recent titles, such as One Piece, Sailor Moon or Naruto.
The Official Association of Architects of Madrid (COAM) will be decorated with incredible set designs, such as a reproduction of a Torii (traditional Japanese door), a Yokai temple and even a zen garden. The average time to visit The Art of Manga is approximately 1 hour, but it is possible to remain inside the exhibition for longer.
