Sneaking a Look IDEA No.405

This special issue explores the “visual representation,” that is graphics, regardless of field. The eight artists of all times and places are from different backgrounds, some as illustrators and others as architects and game-graphers. They all focus on depicting the “inside of things” and continue to produce eye- catching works using expressions such as cross-sectional drawings and floor plans. It will also introduce the work of authors who are fascinated by drawing the invisible, such as spatial expressions in picture books and illustrations in the areas of maps and architecture in our contributions and small features in the latter half of the special issue. Many readers will encounter new discoveries and excitement through their perspective. IDEA is a quarterly magazine on graphic design and typography published in Japan.