Kyo Machiko / From Tokyo

This 9DAYS exhibition commemorates the release of "From Tokyo", the conclusion of Kyo Machiko’s "Watashino #stayhome Nikki" series. Please come and see the beautiful works she has created in the trilogy of the series up close. The books will be on sale in advance, and the gallery will also sell original goods that can only be purchased here.

 

Exhibition Details

Kyo Machiko 9days exhibition "From Tokyo”

Dates: Saturday, May 13 - Sunday, May 21

Venue: 9DAYS GALLERY (Shibuya MODI 4F)

Hours: 11:00 - 20:00

Admission: Free

 

Kyo Machiko Profile

Manga artist, born in Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Advanced Art and Design, and Setsu Mode Seminar. Her one-page manga "Sennen Gaho", which she updated on her blog, was well received and chosen in the 1st “Hobo nichi Manga Taisho in 2005, and in 2006 and 2007 she was selected as a "Jury Recommended Work Award" at the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival and caught attention as a new manga artist who has emerged in the age of social networking. In 2010, "cocoon" and in 2013, "Anone," were selected as " Jury Recommended Work Award" at the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival; in 2014, "Mitsuami no Kamisama" and others won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New talent Prize; in 2015, "Ichigo Senso" won the Japan Manga Association Award Grand Prize (Cartoon Division).