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Founded: March 10, 1952, Daisen Co., Ltd.
Established: November 21, 2014, Live Art Books Co., Ltd.
From April 26, 2025 (Saturday), we are participating as a partner company in the special exhibition 'Japanese National Treasures' held at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art, responsible for designing and printing the exhibition catalog and printing promotional materials.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo is hosting the NHK Taiga drama special exhibition "Toyotomi Brothers!" from September 15 to November 8, 2026. Live Art Books Co., Ltd. participates as a cooperating company and is responsible for printing the exhibition catalog. The exhibition introduces the character of Hideyoshi's older brother and Hideyoshi's achievements that supported the unification of the country through historical documents.
Live Art Books will exhibit at the event "T3 BOOK MARCHÉ 2026", where artists and publishers deliver works directly. We plan to sell many publications and new works from LAB Publishing. The event will take place on October 17-18, 2026, at TOFROM YAESU, and admission is free.
The book "Dropped Water, Dropped Fruit", produced by Live Art Books Inc., received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 59th Bookbinding and Book Design Competition. The work is a two-volume set themed around Mount Fuji and Mount Kinabalu, featuring a wide A2-sized format and a top-binding with a thread-wrapped Codex Swiss cover. Judges praised the thin, sharp layering of surfaces and the fresh impression, noting that the beautifully silent design highlighted the richness of the photographs.
The official catalog for the Yokohama Museum of Art's renewal opening exhibition has been completed. This catalog reviews the 80-year history of art in both countries, introducing works and backgrounds of artists. Live Art Books was responsible for design, printing, and publishing, and it is scheduled to be sold alongside the exhibition.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art is a contemporary art festival held on Mount Rokko in Kobe. In 2025, it will be held from August 23 to November 30, with many artists participating. The venue is divided into multiple areas where visitors can enjoy nature and art.
An exhibition of Kentaro Kubo is being held at the Hokkaido Higashikawa Town Cultural Gallery. This exhibition expresses his journey and perspective through photographs, reflecting his path so far. The exhibition runs from September 16 to October 5, 2025, with an admission fee of 500 yen, and free for junior high school students and younger.
Kim Hak's photo book 'MY BELOVED' has won the Bronze Cube in the Image-Driven Books category at the ADC Annual Awards. The photo book uses traditional fabric Kromar to express culture and temporality. After publication, Kromar was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Live Art Books will participate in the Yatsugatake Art Book Fair 2025 held in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The event features exhibitions and sales of art books and ZINES, talk events, workshops, and other diverse programs, providing opportunities for interaction with visitors. The event will be held on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at GASBON METABOLISM.
The "National Treasures Exhibition" held at Osaka Municipal Museum of Art from April 26, 2025, is a special exhibition commemorating the Osaka Kansai Expo and the museum's renewal. It brings together numerous national treasures, aiming to pass on Japan's cultural heritage to the future. The exhibition runs until June 15, and partner companies are responsible for producing the exhibition catalogue and promotional materials.
Reservations for the reprint of the official catalog of the 'Taku Nakahei Fire Flood' exhibition have begun. The exhibition was popular, and the catalog sold out, leading to considerations for a reprint. Reservations are accepted from August 6 to September 30, 2024, and shipping will be carried out sequentially from early reservations. Prices have been revised, and details can be confirmed on the official page.