Ayano Otani

Ayano Otani is a Japanese artist " based in Milano/Italy and Munich/Germany.

"She brings her unique view and technique of simplicity and exquisite detail to various fields including fashion and books. She even gives a hint of emotion and story in black and white drawing by light and shadows. Her special color sense is widely accepted especially in Italy, France and Spain. She has been exposed to various art works in South East Asia, and mainly books in Europe"

Publication: 

• Sep 2016. - Clemente il camaleonte trasparente
• Oct 2016. - l’album del mio gatto
• Oct 2016. - l’album del mio cane
• Jan 2017. - I Bakedanuki e i fantasmi giapponesi​
• Oct 2019. - Giappone in 100 parole
• Oct 2020. - New York in 100 parole
• Oct 2021. - Il Giappone delle donne, dal II secolo a oggi
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Book Show: 

• Since 2016 - Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy
• Since 2016 - The London Book Fair, UK
• Since 2017 - Beijing International Book Fair, China
• Since 2016 - Frankfurt Book Fair, Germany