Taiyo Matsumoto's 'I Gatti del Louvre' Published by J-Pop
J-Pop has released 'I Gatti del Louvre' (The Cats of the Louvre), a full-color manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, set in the Louvre Museum. The story interweaves tales of humans and cats, exploring themes of time and memory. Matsumoto, celebrated at the 46th Angoulême Festival in 2019, is known for works like 'Tekkonkinkreet' and 'Sunny'. His style blends European influences, particularly from Moebius, with Japanese manga. The book features colorization by Isabelle Merlet and is published in Milan, 2020.
Key facts
- J-Pop published 'I Gatti del Louvre' in Milan, 2020.
- The manga is set in the Louvre Museum, featuring both human and cat characters.
- Taiyo Matsumoto was honored at the 46th Angoulême Festival in 2019.
- Matsumoto's notable works include 'Tekkonkinkreet', 'Sunny', 'Ping Pong', and 'Gogo Monster'.
- The book is fully colored, with collaboration from Isabelle Merlet.
- Matsumoto's style shows European influence, especially from Moebius (Jean Giraud).
- The story deals with themes of time, aging, and nostalgia.
- The manga includes 200 pages and costs €20.
Entities
Artists
- Taiyo Matsumoto
- Michael Arias
- Moebius (Jean Giraud)
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Isabelle Merlet
- Mario A. Rumor
Institutions
- J-Pop
- Louvre Museum
- Festival d'Angoulême
- Artribune
Locations
- Angoulême
- France
- Paris
- Milan
- Italy