EXHIBITIONS 1964 - 2017
2017, 20th March - 30th November. The Story Museum, Oxford, England.
Wild About Colour
“Wildsmith’s extraordinary contribution to the world of children’s illustration and his use of vibrant colour is being celebrated in Wild About Colour, an exhibition at The Story Museum in Oxford, curated by illustrator Helen Cooper, herself a two-time recipient of the Kate Greenaway Medal and a long term admirer of Wildsmith’s work. The exhibition which features over 20 of his original illustrations will also showcase the work of a dozen modern illustrators who share his passion for colour and paint. It is also fitting that the event is being held in the home town of Wildsmith’s main publisher Oxford University Press. Over 18 000 people visited the exhibition.”
2015, 10th June - 1st July. The Illustrationcupboard Gallery, London, UK.
Brian Wildsmith's Dazzling World of Illustration
”As Brian Wildsmith celebrated his 85th birthday earlier this year the Illustrationcupboard Gallery presented artwork from his studio in France from fourteen different books with highlights including double page spreads from The Little Wood Duck and The Owl and the Woodpecker – two of his best known illustrated books.”
Illustrationcupboard Gallery blog.
2012, 11th July - 4th August. The Illustrationcupboard Gallery, London, UK.
The Drawings of Brian Wildsmith
An exhibition of Brian’s pen and ink illustration artwork from books including the costume designs produced for the Blue Bird film.
2010, 24th March - 24th April. The Illustrationcupboard Gallery, London, UK.
The Master of Colour - Brian Wildsmith at 80
An exhibition in celebration of Brian’s 80th birthday reflecting upon his 50 years as a first-class author and illustrator.
2010, 23rd September - 5th November. The Civic’s Panorama Space, Barnsley, UK.
Brian Wildsmith in Yorkshire
An exhibition held in conjunction with the Illustrationcupboard Gallery collection, London, UK. Curated by Alison Cooper from the Cooper Gallery, Barnsley, UK.
2010, 1st April - 18th July. Seven Stories’ Book Den, at the National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK.
Brian Wildsmith’s Animal Gallery
This intimate scale exhibition focused on the works from the recent publication of Animal Gallery, a compilation from Fishes, Birds and Wild Animals.
“Brian’s art work was reproduced to transform the Book Den into a festival of colour, pattern, texture and images highlighting the fresh and daring approach he developed in the late 50s and 6Os and that is still so appealing today.” Seven Stories Press Release.
2008, 13th March - 5th April. The Illustrationcupboard Gallery, London, UK.
The Art of Brian Wildsmith: Original artwork and editions
“We began this year with our single artist showcase and first exhibition in the UK ever for Brian Wildsmith. The reception was terrific. We still have visitors coming by to acquire the highly colourful editions of Noah's Ark and St Francis.”
Illustrationcupboard Gallery Blog
2004, 13th July - 15th August. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan.
Following its first showing and excellent reviews at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in 2003, the special exhibition,
Brian Wildsmith and His World of Illustrations and Picture Books - Fantasia from a Fairyland, opened at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan. Wildsmith is often referred to as the “Magician of Colour,” and his retrospective featured 156 illustrations from 34 books, as well as 10 posters. Held as part of a goodwill exchange program, the exhibition included an event in which the British author-illustrator interacted with local children to promote interest in culture and the arts.
2003. Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, then toured Japan.
Fantasia from a Fairy Land
Large-scale retrospective with art from 50 of his book titles to celebrate his 40th anniversary as an illustrator.
This touring exhibition attracted 1,35M visitors.
2001. Okazaki Museum for Children, Japan.
Professor Noah’s spaceship - Let’s think about the future of the earth
2000. Kyoto, Japan.
Brian Wildsmith exhibition - A gift for Christmas, Isetan, Kyoto
1998 - 1999. Patronised by British Council, coordinated by MetM Co. Ltd, Japan.
World of Seven English Picture Book Artists:
Brian Wildsmith, Charles Keeping, Quentin Blake, Victor Ambrus, Michael Foreman, Raymond Briggs, Anthony Browne.
13th - 25th January 1998, Mitsukoshi Museum of Art, Tokyo
10th April - 13th May, 1998, Hokkaido Museum of Art, Obihiro
17th - 29th June, 1998, Shimonoseki Daimaru 7F- Daimaru Bunka hall, Shimonoseki
5th -17th August 1998, Daimaru Museum Umeda - Osaka
20th October - 29th November, 1998, Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Kumanoto
5th December 1998 - 17th January 1999, Kawaguchimo Museum of Art, Kawaguchiko
1997. Organised by the museums below and The Committee Of The New World of Brian Wildsmith, Patronised by The British Council and the Japanese Board on Books for Young People, supported by The Brian Wildsmith Museum of Art.
The New World of Brian Wildsmith
Daimaru Museum, Tokyo
Yonago Shinmachi Tenmaya
Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
Itami City Museum of Art
1995 - 1996. Organised by The Asahi Shimbun, Patronised by The British Council, Supported by The Brian Wildsmith Museum of Art.
The World of Brian Wildsmith
Daimaru Museum, Tokyo
Daimaru Department Store, Kyoto
Daimaru Department Store, Shimonoseki
Daimaru department Store, Wakayama
Daimaru Department Store, Hakata
Daimaru Museum, Kobe
Misukoshi Department Store, Ebisu
1989, 13th November - 5th January. 871 Fine Arts, San Francisco, USA.
Brian Wildsmith - Paintings and Illustrations,
1988. Schiller Wapner Gallery, New York, USA.
Brian Wildsmith Paintings
1970. Beaumont-May Gallery, Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA.
Christmas at The Hopkins Center - Brian Wildsmith
Brian’s first USA exhibition of original artwork.
I964. Library of Congress, Washington, USA.
Three Centuries of ABC Books.
“Mr. Wildsmith’s is one of the few contemporary artists to be included in this exhibition.”
1994 - 2016. Brian Wildsmith Museum Of Art, Izukogen, Japan.