The "Art of Manga" exhibition, organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, will make its East Coast debut at the Brooklyn Museum in New York from October 3, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Featuring over 600 pieces of art, the show highlights works from renowned manga artists including Hirohiko Araki, Rumiko Takahashi, Gengoroh Tagame, Jiro Taniguchi, Kazumi Yamashita, and Fumi Yoshinaga. The exhibition previously ran at the de Young Museum in San Francisco from September 2025 to January 2026.
This exhibition matters because it brings a major survey of manga—a globally influential art form—to a prestigious U.S. museum, bridging fine art and popular culture. By showcasing diverse genres and themes from celebrated creators, the show underscores manga's artistic legitimacy and cultural impact, attracting both dedicated fans and new audiences to the Brooklyn Museum.