Journey  from  the  past  to  the  future and  discover  how  Doraemon  continues  to  be  loved by  many  around the  world, through  a  showcase  of  original  manga drawings,  contemporary  artworks,  as  well  as  themed food  experiences  and  merchandise

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 5, the first Doraemon exhibition outside of Japan, presented by LEYOUKI with support from NMS and DFW Creative Pte. Ltd., will open at the National Museum of Singapore, showing how one of the most beloved Japanese characters came to life in manga and won the hearts of generations of fans worldwide. The multi-sited exhibition explores Doraemon's past, present, and future through a contemporary art show, a showcase of Mr. Fujiko F Fujio's original drawings and sketches, a Doraemon-themed cafe, and limited-edition merchandise that encourages visitors to create new memories with the iconic Japanese manga character.

Many of us grew up with Doraemon and still love him. "We are celebrating this beloved character across borders and generations with the first Singapore edition of The Doraemon Exhibition and hope that visitors will be inspired to embark on their own creative journeys as they contemplate their own memories of Doraemon," says Yuki Imamura, Director of LEYOUKI.

A  tribute  to  the  origins  of  Manga  Doraemon

The Doraemon Exhibition will show Doraemon's humble beginnings as the main character of a Japanese manga series that began in December 1969. After being converted into anime and movies, Fujiko F Fujio, the pen name of Japanese manga artist Hiroshi Fujimoto, became prominent.

The exhibition in Singapore features an exclusive section called MANGA DORAEMON Original Drawings Exhibition, which includes more than 70 drawings and sketches by the late Mr. Fujimoto. This is the first time the original Doraemon creator's inventive and formative illustrations have been shown outside Japan.

The drawings will take visitors on a journey to explore the beginnings of  Doraemon and his friends, as well as the stories behind some of his fascinating gadgets such as the 'Memory Bread' and the 'Lying Mirror'. Visitors can also interact with a reproduction of Mr Fujimoto's desk in his workroom where he created many of the Doraemon  drawings,  featuring  his  drawing tools  as well as books and figures.

Doraemon inspiring  generations  of  artists

The  Doraemon Exhibition  was first held in  2002  with  a  subsequent  2017  restaging both in Japan. The section titled Create  Your  Own  Original  Doraemon features  contemporary  artworks  by  28  leading  contemporary  Japanese  artists  and  arts  groups  who  were  invited  to  create  their  own  unique  version  of  Doraemon based on their personal memories, and situate the iconic character in today's changing world. The artworks range from painting and sculptures to graphics and photography.

Two Singaporean artists were commissioned to create Doraemon for the Singapore exhibition. Jahan Loh's sculpture My Journey with Doraemon,  explores teleportation and intergalactic destinations. He imagines using one of Doraemon's magical devices to use art, science, and technology to explore the dizzying past, present, and future with him. The second work, IMAGINE, by Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee, features Thom Browne's Fall 2022 collection and nine models from diverse backgrounds. Like Doraemon, the blue-tinted portraits celebrate skin tones' beauty and seriousness.

Engaging families  young  and  old

In conjunction with the two exhibits, visitors can also expect a Doraemon-themed  cafe  experience  at  the  Basement  Gallery Foyer  created in  collaboration with  Toraya,  an  esteemed wagashi  (raditional Japanese  confections)  maker  with  a  history of  close  to  500  years.

For visitors looking to bring home a piece of the exhibition, there will also be an exclusive line- up of  Doraemon  merchandise  from  The  Doraemon  Exhibition and  the Fujiko  F  Fujio  Museum, as  well  as  exclusive Doraemon collectibles.  These  include  tote  bags,  mugs,  and  stationery  items,  among  others.

The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022 will open to the public from 5 November 2022 to 5 February 2023 from 10am to 7pm daily, with last admission at 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased at  http://www.doraemon-exhibit.sg/tickets. This exhibition is presented by LEYOUKI,  with  support  from  the  National  Museum  of  Singapore  and  Singapore  Tourism  Board. Media  assets  can  be  accessed  via  bit.ly/TheDoraemonExhibitionSG.

For more information, visit  www.doraemon-exhibit.sg

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