All over the worlds, critics are amazed that a country as small as Belgium has produced so many talented authors and illustrators. In Flanders, they are continuing the rich tradition of Memling, Ensor and Permeke, each with his or her own signature. Numerous cultures come together in Wallonia and Brussels and the illustrators draw inspiration from the most diverse sources.
The international recognition of Belgian illustrators is reflected in the many prestigious prizes they have been awarded, with the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Kitty Crowther, Golden Plaques at the Biennial in Bratislava for Carll Cneut and prizes and honourable mentions in the Bologna Ragazzi Award for Gregie de Maeyer, Josse Goffin, Rascal, Gabrielle Vincent, Anne Herbauts and Klaas Verplancke.
After the first stop in the Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art the exhibition will be touring Japan.
- From 5 February to 27 March in the Sakura City Museum of Art in Chiba.
- From 19 April to 29 May in the Kure Municipal Museum of Art in Hiroshima.
- From 2 July to 24 August in the Sakura City Museum of Art in Chiba.
> Billboard of exhibition of Belgian illustrators
