GeijutsuShinbunsha

GeijutsuShinbunsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese publisher founded in March 1951, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It publishes books and magazines focused on art and calligraphy, including the calligraphy magazine Sumi (founded 1976) and the annual art data book Bijutsu Meiten, and also publishes books on film, design, theater, literature, and subculture.

GeijutsuShinbunsha was founded in March 1951 when Daizuke Kobari opened Nakamura-ya in Suginami-ku, Tokyo, later renamed GeijutsuShinbunsha. In 1955 it launched the monthly art newspaper Geijutsu Shinpo, later renamed Geijutsu Shinbun (published until 1968). In 1959 it launched the annual Bijutsu Meiten. In 1973 it moved its head office to Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, and was reorganized as GeijutsuShinbunsha Co., Ltd. In 1976 it launched the bimonthly calligraphy magazine Sumi. In 1977 it established a Kansai branch in Kita-ku, Osaka. In 1986 it established Kabushiki Kaisha Fushobo, publishing books mainly related to outdoor activities. In 2001 it marked its 50th anniversary. In 2005 founder and president Daizuke Kobari died.

A publisher specializing in art and calligraphy publications, also covering film, design, theater, literature, and subculture.

• Sumi (calligraphy magazine)

  Bimonthly calligraphy magazine launched in 1976.

• Bijutsu Meiten (annual art data book)

  Annual art data book launched in 1959.

1. 1芸術新聞社公式サイトgei-shin.co.jp
2. 2会社情報 | 芸術新聞社公式サイトgei-shin.co.jp
3. 3企業理念・代表メッセージ | 芸術新聞社公式サイトgei-shin.co.jp
4. 4採用情報 | 芸術新聞社公式サイトgei-shin.co.jp
5. 5GeijutsuShinbunshawikidata.org