Philippe Weisbecker is a French artist who has been active in a wide range of fields since his first solo exhibition in Japan in 2000, characterized by his unique perspective drawn in pencil. He has published many books, and one recently released book, "Philip Weisbecker's Tour of the Twelve Zodiac Signs of Local Toys." is very appropriate for the current time of year.
The book is composed of a reportage in which Mr. Weisbecker actually visited 12 workshops of local toys related to the Chinese zodiac, a photo essay, and illustrations of local toys, and it will soothe your heart just by looking at a few pages. . This is a book you will want to read while sitting under the kotatsu and eating mandarin oranges during the New Year's holidays.
And to celebrate the release of this work, Mr. Weisbecker will make an emergency visit to Japan. He will also hold a book signing event.
Location.Daikanyama Tsutaya." Come visit Mr. Weisbecker, who is popular with a wide range of people, to get his book and autograph.
Text_Keisuke Kimura
Book signing to celebrate publication of "Philip Weisbecker's Tour of the Twelve Zodiac Signs of Local Toys
Date: Thursday, December 13
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Place: Daikanyama Tsutaya
Address: 17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
real.tsite.jp/daikanyama
【 Conditions of Participation]
The signing event will be held at Daikanyama Tsutaya, with the purchase of "Philip Weisbecker's Twelve Zodiac Signs of Folk Toys" (2,160 yen, tax included) or the special edition of "Philip Weisbecker's Twelve Zodiacs of Folk Toys" (54,000 yen, tax included).
How to apply for 【]
Reservations are not required. Come to the Art Counter on the 1st floor of Bldg. 2 during office hours.
[Notes.
. Please be sure to bring your receipt if you purchase before the signing.
. On the day of the event, the first-come, first-served basis will be applied.
. We may have to limit the number of participants depending on the number of participants.
. Signatures are limited to one per person.