Vibrant graphic with radial lines emanating from central “Art of Manga” text

Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring original drawings by major artists rarely displayed, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 70s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across genres, from friendship to sexuality to the human condition. Looking closely at each artist’s narrative worlds and creative processes, the exhibition also spotlights manga’s cultural impact on the world today and possibilities for the future.

Chiba Tetsuya, Akatsuka Fujio, Takahashi Rumiko, Taniguchi Jiro, Yamazaki Mari, Araki Hirohiko, Yamashita Kazumi, Tagame Gengoroh, Yoshinaga Fumi, Oda Eiichiro, and Tanaami Keiichi (in exhibition order).

Sponsors

This exhibition is organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Lead Sponsor
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)

Significant Support
Yurie and Carl Pascarella

Generous Support
Sandra Bessières
Leslee and Roger Budge

Additional Support is provided by Genevieve and Matthew Anderson, John V. Sell, and The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.

We extend our gratitude to the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco for their collaboration.

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