Yamashita Kazumi began her professional manga career in the 1980s. Renowned for her delicate yet instantly recognizable line work and her nuanced portrayal of her characters’ interior worlds, she has received numerous honors, including the 25th Tezuka Cultural Prize for LAND in 2021. The artist will sign copies of LAND, which was recently published in English this fall, and the Art of Manga exhibition catalogue. Books are available for purchase at the de Young Museum Store. 

About the artist

Born in Otaru, Hokkaido, Yamashita Kazumi (b. 1959) was known originally for her shôjo (girl’s) manga style works. She has since created works that piercingly explore societal pressures, existential questions, and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, sibling rivalry, and belief systems, while also drawing manga on the everyday world around her. In 2001, she began the serialization of Wonder Boy, a work inspired by an unpublished Mark Twain novel. In 2020, she completed the series LAND. Currently, she is working on the series Twisted Sisters in Morning magazine.

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