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Junko Mizuno Talk in London on October 22
posted on by Andrew Osmond
The female manga artist Junko Mizuno will give a talk at the Foyle's Bookshop in central London (Charing Cross Road, near Tottenham Court Road tube) at 6.30 for 7p.m. on Wednesday October 22. Tickets are available here, costing £8 plus booking fee. The event is part of the Comica Festival 2014.
From the Comica Festival website: 'In her exclusive London speaking engagement as part of Comica Festival 2014, Mizuno will be in a Comica Conversation at Foyles in Charing Cross Road with comics artist, publisher and curator Jason Atomic and drawing live, followed by a book signing.
There will also be an exhibition of Mizuno's art at the Atomica Galley near Covent Garden tube from October 20 to 28, with an Opening Reception on October 20. The event has a facebook page here. To request a place at the opening reception, email [email protected]
From the facebook page: 'Atomica Gallery, in association with Comica Festival, are proud to announce “Belle: The Art of Junko Mizuno”, a retrospective solo exhibition from celebrated Japanese artist Junko Mizuno. Bringing together a collection of original paintings, rare limited edition prints, iconic gig silk-screen posters and other works from throughout her esteemed career, “Belle” is the first ever showing of Mizuno's work in London and a rare opportunity for British audiences to view and purchase work from the cult artist."
Mizuno is well known for her gothic/kawaii noir style, which is a combination of themes that are both humorous and tragic. Mizuno is also an accomplished author, publishing numerous books such as Princess Mermaid. Her artwork has been exhibited at galleries in New York, Seattle, Toronto, Tokyo, and Paris.
Via Otaku News.
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