[First Solo Exhibition at Shinjuku Isetan] “Fukuyama Sayo Exhibition: I Am Only Me” – Artist to visit on September 21st! Experience the “now” of Fukuyama Sayo, who illustrated the cover of Keisuke Kuwata’s (Southern All Stars) first solo album in 1988.
Art Print Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: September 13, 2025 To Members of the Press [First Solo Exhibition at Isetan Shinjuku] “Fukuyama Sayo Exhibition – I Am Only Me” – Artist to Visit on September 21st! Get a feel for the current state of Fukuyama Sayo, who illustrated the cover of Keisuke Kuwata’s (Southern All Stars) first solo album in 1988. Dates: Wednesday, September 17th – Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 Venue: Shinjuku Isetan, 6th floor, Art & Frame Sayo Fukuyama’s first solo exhibition at Shinjuku Isetan. Fukuyama expressed his joy, saying that it was very stimulating. Original artwork inspired by this exhibition will also be making its first appearance. After a long career, Fukuyama Saya shines even more. Feel the beginning of a new challenge. “This blue, for you.” 』 Sayo Fukuyama’s first solo exhibition at Shinjuku Isetan. All of this is saturated with the color “blue.” Why blue? It’s because blue is the “color of salvation” that always lends a helping hand and gives me the strength to paint when I myself sink into the darkness of loneliness and anxiety. Expanding the scope of expression from concrete to abstract, this blue is confronted in a new realm. The artist’s own struggles and hopes are overflowing within these works. And I believe that this blue will reflect your heart as you live today and become a small ray of light for tomorrow.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29095/160/29095-160-8f3d4412bf173b91b1fb7265f60d31ab-757×148.jpg ■Cartoon event for 3 people only■ ■Cartoon Order Event Date and Time: Sunday, September 21st, 1:00 PM – / 2:00 PM – / 3:00 PM – *One person per slot Price: A4 size, ¥110,000 (including tax) (framed) Delivery time: Approximately 2 months later Other: Please bring several photos with you on the day. (Or we can take photos on the day.) Reservations: Please contact Art & Frame, 6th floor, Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, 03-5379-2094
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Paintings’.” “Blue Painting School” workshop held Numerous
publications and illustrations “Winter Traveler: Portrait of Takakura Ken” (Shueisha, 1988) Illustrations: Fukuyama Sayo / Text: Sawaki Kotaro “Gust of Wind: Living as a Woman” (Kodansha, 1993) Fukuyama Sayo “Sky Gallery” (Shueisha, 1996) Author: Ijuin Shizuka /
Illustrations: Fukuyama Sayo 2000 SAYO FUKUYAMA Print Collection “Portrait of a Man: The World of Takakura Ken” (Kato Shiro Print Studio / Hoshida Print Studio) 2001: “Zingaro” Oil Painting Collection 2016: “Amber Dream: A Novel, Torii Shinjiro and His Descendants” by Shizu Ijuin, illustrated by Sayo Fukuyama, serialized in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun 2021: “Michikusa Sensei” by Shizu Ijuin, illustrated by Sayo Fukuyama Illustrations serialized in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun 2023 “The Time You Were Here: Adult Style Special” (Kodansha) written by Ijuin Shizuka, illustrations by Fukuyama Sayo
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