Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics

Experience a vivid journey through the art of visual storytelling across Asia in the Barbican International Enterprises' exhibition.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Mapping Mangasia

Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Goddess Statue by Junko Mizuno in Mangasia at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican Centre and Junko MizunoBarbican Centre

Explore thriving contemporary comics cultures and traditional graphic narrative artforms from countries including India, Philippines, Indonesia, China, Korea and Japan.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Comfort Bridge by Keiichi Tanaami (2014/2014) by Keiichi TanaamiBarbican Centre

Delve into a kaleidoscope of diverse stories, from fantastical folklore, pivotal historical moments, revealing memoirs, and challenging expressions of freedom.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Viva Volleyball by Ide ChikaeBarbican Centre

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Discover acclaimed and influential creators from Osamu Tezuka, Miyako Maki, Hur Young Man and Lat, to genre innovators and under-represented artists including Abhishek Singh and Miki Yamamoto.

Take a Ride on the Spirit Boat' by Aya Takano in Mangasia at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2014/2014) by Barbican Centre and Aya TakanoBarbican Centre

See how their work has influenced cinema, animation, fashion, visual art, music and videogames.

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

Curated by Paul Gravett with a team of more than twenty international advisors, Mangasia features over 500 works - the largest selection of artworks from the continent - including Japanese wood block prints, Hindu scroll paintings, digital media, printed comics and contemporary illustrations.

Mecha by Kawamori Shoji (2017/2017) by Kawamori ShojiBarbican Centre

Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics at Villa Reale di Monza, Italy (2018/2018) by Barbican CentreBarbican Centre

This unique exhibition is a gateway to an unexplored world of graphic storytelling and its artistic value.

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Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics is a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett, touring globally. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.

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