Atsushi Kamijo (1963–) celebrates the 40th anniversary of his debut in 1983. Known for the iconic music manga "To-y" and the legendary masterpiece "Sex," which is renowned for its meticulous artwork, his influence extends beyond the realm of manga, impacting many artists. His works, symbolized by the phrase "women should be cool, men should be sexy," feature captivating characters of both genders, sharp drawings and composition, and a unique sense of atmosphere and flow of time. This exhibition showcases his innovative and stylish works, from early pieces with previously unpublished original drawings to recent illustrations and his latest creations. Experience the "Live"—the essence of living—conveyed through Junji Kamijo's pen.

①弥生美術館　上條淳士展　LIVE チラシ画像

Takumi Kano founded the Yayoi Museum on June 1, 1984. In 1929, when Kano was nine years old, he came across a picture entitled "Goodbye to my hometown!" by Kasho Takabatake, an illustrator who work had caught the spirit of the time. This experience made a deep impression on Kano. In Spring 1965, 36 years after Kano saw the picture, he found an article in a magazine from which he discovered that Kasho had lived at Airoh-en, a retirement home in Akashi-city. Kano wrote a letter to Kasyo about his impressions of Kasho's pictures. With this their relationship started. Kano made a room for Kasho in his own house, which Kasho had already visited many times. 

Kasho passed away at 78 years old. After obtaining the copyrights to Kasho's work, Kano founded the Yayoi Museum in order to exhibit the Kasho collection.

Atsushi Kamijo "Live"

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