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Michiko Tachimoto / Mirari etc.
PICTURE BOOK PARK
- 期間
- 4/29 wed. - 6/23 tue.
※Please note that the exhibition start dates vary for some works.
※Osaka Art & Design 2026 will be held from May 27 to June 23, 2026.
- 営業時間
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- 会場
- Osaka sta. premises Rooftop of Bridge Gate
5F Toki-no-hiroba Plaza
In a grassy park born at the crossroads of a station, the worlds of picture books and an adventure train connect people. Stories scattered like constellations are woven into one by shared gazes and imagination, giving rise to an urban commons where strangers experience the same landscape together.
By reimagining the station plaza as a “grassy park where stories are encountered,” this experiential promotion invites visitors to walk freely, sit, and observe. As they do, artworks dispersed throughout the space come together to form a single, unified landscape.
※The top image is for illustrative purposes only.
Michiko Tachimoto “Michiko Tachimoto: The World of Picture Books ‘Circle, Triangle, Square Professor’ — Stories That Begin with Shapes —”
Welcome to the laboratory of Circle, Triangle, Square Professor.
When colorful “shapes” are combined, they mysteriously begin to form meaning,
and stories come to life.
Look, touch, create, and give voice.
The more you experience, the more your imagination expands.
Now, let’s begin exploring the world of shapes together with
Circle, Triangle, Square Professor!
Kazuhiro Minami “The Chubby Three Brothers”
A beauty distilled to its essence, paired with an irresistible, touchable charm.
These three brothers—a bear, an elephant, and a lion—embody the core of my creative practice:
Minimal, Chubby, and Playful.
One night, they quietly slipped out of the zoo and made their way to PICTURE BOOK PARK,seeking encounters with countless smiling faces.
With their gently rounded, plump forms, they bring moments of soft relaxation,
allowing hearts to loosen and unwind amid the busyness of everyday life.
Mirari “Echo”
“Echo” is an interactive installation that reveals the hidden journey of sound.
Freed from words, voices transform into waves of light and pulsing rhythms,
vividly portraying a dance of invisible vibrations.
Even the slightest gesture spreads through the space as ripples of light,
and as these moments are made visible, visitors become part of the work itself—
creating an intimate dialogue in which sound and light resonate together.
Open to everyone—from families with children to students and working adults—
“Echo” invites participation across generations.
It transforms public space from a mere passageway into a stage
where art, technology, and human connection intersect.
※On display from May 27 to June 23.
Artist / Brand
Michiko Tachimoto
Born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. She is the founder and creative director of colobockle, a multimedia label for children. Her work spans a wide range of fields, including picture books and children’s books, illustration for educational environments and learning materials, as well as posters, character design, products, textiles, and animation—expressed through a rich and vibrant use of color. Her major picture books include the “Little Bear Annie” series such as Annie’s Little Train and Annie and Dad’s Halloween (Bunkeido); the interactive board book series featuring Little Pig, including Hide-and-Seek with the Sun and A Letter (Kyoiku Gageki); sticker picture books such as Bento Book and Circle, Triangle, Square Professor (KOKUYO); and cloth picture books such as Hello, Animals and Let’s Eat Fruit (Kotsu Shimbunsha / concept and design by La ZOO). Her works have been translated and published in countries across Europe and Asia.
Kazuhiro Minami
Moon Flower Bear is an art brand created by Kazuhiro Minami. After working as a product designer for a multinational home appliance manufacturer, he became independent and began creating works centered on three-dimensional sculptures inspired by animals and nature, characterized by a soft and gentle sensibility. Each piece is carefully handcrafted with great attention to detail. With a desire to express the dreamlike worlds he once imagined while reading picture books and stories as a child, he continues to dedicate himself to his creative practice every day.
Mirari
Based in Quebec, Canada, Mirari is one of the world’s leading creative studios and a certified international B Corp. For over a decade, Mirari has transformed spaces into one-of-a-kind, emotionally resonant experiences through immersive environments and large-scale multimedia projects. Its technical excellence and artistic vision have earned global recognition, including the design and production of the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. By fusing art with cutting-edge technology, Mirari redefines the value of “experience” from a human-centered perspective. Through interactive installations that activate public spaces, the studio delivers meaningful social impact that leaves a lasting impression. Pushing the boundaries of creativity, Mirari continues to leave new footprints around the world.
Gallery
Osaka sta. premises Rooftop of Bridge Gate
5F Toki-no-hiroba Plaza
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Above JR Osaka Station, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka