LURF GALLERY is pleased to announce the holding of "ON THE TABLE," an exhibition chronicling the publication of Taro Gomi's picture books.
Taro Gomi, one of Japan's leading picture book authors, has been creating books energetically for over 50 years since his debut with "Michi" (Fukuinkan Shoten) in 1973, and has produced over 400 picture books to date. If we include those translated and published in over 30 countries around the world, the number is more than double that.
This exhibition brings together all of the picture books that Gomi Taro has worked on over the past 52 years, from 1973 to 2025. It is truly an exhibition of "books," where you can trace the trajectory of his creative work chronologically.
The exhibition will feature picture books lined up on tables, emphasizing the inherent charm of picture books: the experience of picking them up and reading them. Visitors will be able to freely pick up books, turn the pages, and fully immerse themselves in the world of Gomi Taro.
It doesn't just remain on the page; the exhibition itself is composed as a spatial work by Gomi Taro.
By purchasing and presenting an admission badge, you can re-enter the venue as many times as you like during the exhibition. Please take your time to experience Taro Gomi's 52-year journey of thought and creativity at the venue.
Additionally, a book produced in conjunction with the exhibition, "Gomi Taro Picture Book Chronicle 1973-2025 Complete Edition" (Anonyma Studio), will be available for purchase at the venue. This book, which presents all of Gomi Taro's works in chronological order, will allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the world of picture books.
In addition to the picture book exhibition, there will also be an exhibition of paintings and giclee works. In addition, original products by LURF GALLERY will be on sale. Please enjoy the charm of Gomi's work, which is expressed in a way that is different from the picture book.
The exhibition will run from Friday, December 12, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026.
*Due to popular demand, the exhibition period has been extended (previous period: until Monday, February 2nd)
Exhibition Overview
Taro Gomi Picture Book Publishing Chronicle Exhibition "ON THE TABLE"
Period｜December 12, 2025 (Friday) – February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
* Closed from December 30th (Tue) to January 6th (Tue) * Due to popular demand, the exhibition period has been extended. Venue | LURF GALLERY 1st and 2nd floors
Time｜11:00 - 19:00
Address: Roob1, 28-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Admission badge: ￥1,500 (only available at the venue)
*You can enter as many times as you like by showing your badge during the event. *Preschool children are admitted free of charge. *Entry to the exhibition on the 1st floor is free of charge.
Event
Taro Gomi Gallery Talk
LURF GALLERY will be holding a talk event with Gomi Taro in conjunction with the currently running "Gomi Taro Picture Book Publishing Chronicle Exhibition ON THE TABLE."
There will be several talk sessions with special guests, providing a valuable opportunity for Gomi himself to talk about "bookmaking" and the "appeal of books."
For details about the event and how to apply (ticketless), please see the special page below.
[Click here for the special talk event page]
If you would like to watch past gallery talks,
You can apply for archive distribution from the page below.
https://dps.shogakukan.co.jp/gomitaro50
(This distribution is operated and managed by Shogakukan Inc.)
Installation Views
Giclee Print
In conjunction with this exhibition, the first floor gallery will be exhibiting and selling 24 new limited edition prints, as well as five prints from "JAZZ SONG BOOK" and eight giclee photographs taken by Gomi Taro during his travels around the world.
In addition to applying at the venue, works can also be purchased online.
Buy online here
https://lurfgallery.com/collections/art-works
※Some works introduced※Photos of the exhibition
"Beyond the Sea is Always the Sea" Limited Edition Print from "Beyond the Sea"
Limited edition print of "How to Jump Over" from "Everyone Taught Me"
JAZZ SONG BOOK "MISTY" Giclee
JAZZ SONG BOOK “SOPHISTICATED LADY” Giclee
"Guadalajara / Mexico / 2007" Giclee
"Porto / Portugal / 2004" Giclee
Book
"Gomi Taro Picture Book Chronicle 1973-2025 Complete Edition"
To coincide with the exhibition, a catalogue will be published showcasing all 372 picture books by Gomi Taro, who has been an artist for over 50 years.
It covers all of the author's works from his debut in 1973 to the present day in 2025, and provides explanations of each book's publication history, content, and overseas publication history based on interviews with the author himself.
This is a complete collector's edition, with a long interview and an alphabetical index at the end of the book.
Additionally, as a special bonus for those who purchase at the venue, we will be selling signed copies of the book (with a limited edition original eco bag).
*The signed books have sold out due to popular demand.
Limited edition eco bags will continue to be distributed in limited quantities.
Title | "Taro Gomi Picture Book Chronicle 1973-2025 Complete Edition"
Price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Specifications: 21 x 14.8 x 3 cm, 408 pages Publisher: Anonymous Studio
Anonima Studio Website | https://www.anonima-studio.com/books/picture_book/gomitaro-chronicle/
Products
Original Gomi Taro x LURF GALLERY products will be on sale from 11:00 on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the venue and on the website.
T-shirt (5,940 yen including tax)
Long-sleeved T-shirt (7,480 yen including tax)
Glass (3,850 yen including tax)
T-shirt (1 type, S-XL, 5,940 yen including tax), long-sleeved T-shirt (1 type, S-XL, 7,480 yen including tax), glass (1 type, 3,850 yen including tax)
LURF GALLERY Website | https://lurfgallery.com/collections/all
Profile
Taro GOMI
Born in Tokyo in 1945. After working in the world of industrial design, he entered creative activities, focusing on picture books, and has published nearly 400 books (including co-authored works), which have been translated and published in over 30 countries.
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