Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' featuring 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama exhibited at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
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An exhibition of 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama for Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' is held at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.Summary
The Pola Museum Annex in Ginza, Tokyo, hosts an exhibition titled 'Susumu Kusama: National Treasure' from July 17 to August 30, showcasing 500 illustrations by contemporary artist Susumu Kusama for Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō,' which was serialized in Asahi Shimbun and adapted into a film. Kusama, known for her ukiyo-e-inspired colors and hand-drawn animations, re-colored the ink lines on washi paper for this exhibition, offering a new perspective on her creative process and the interplay between past and present sensibilities.
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