The British Museum in London is celebrating the 10th anniversary of sponsorship by the Asahi Shimbun with a special display of manga, ukblouinartinfo.com reported on 4 September.
Exploring the appeal and evolution of the art form, “Manga Now: Three Generations” features newly commissioned and recent works by celebrated artists Tetsuya Chiba, Yukinobu Hoshino and Hikaru Nakamura. The exhibition is designed to show the original artwork that forms the basis for mass-printed manga.
The highlight, “Fair Isle Lighthouse Keepers Golf Course, Scotland”, depicts a young player considering his next shot.