Book Illustrators Gallery
| Date: | 21–24 May 2026 |
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| Time: | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Venue: | L1, Plaza |
The Book Illustrators Gallery (BIG) is a key feature of the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC).
Since its inception in 2010, the Book Illustrators Gallery (BIG) has been a key feature of the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC). It showcases the best picture book illustrations by illustrators and artists from Southeast Asia, those based in Asia and in the global Asian diaspora.
For 2026, the Open Submissions category received more than 650 illustration submissions across 20 countries and territories.
Of these, more than 330 illustrations by 68 artists have been selected to become part of the Open Submissions gallery. Featured illustrators come from Australia, China, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
This year’s gallery revolves around themes of growth, diversity, self-discovery, friendship, teamwork, courage, empathy, nature and responsibility, among others.
AFCC is grateful for the continued support of its curation partners: Everafter Books (China); International Youth Library (Germany); Chihiro Art Museum (Japan); Hyundai Museum of Kids’ Books and Art (Korea); National Library Board and David Liew (Singapore); GatheringBooks (UAE); Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (USA); and Initiative of Children’s Book Creative Content (Việt Nam).
Open Submissions Gallery
