TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — An exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip opened Friday in Taipei, showcasing the franchise through themes of art, culture, fashion, and entertainment across four zones.
Created by Charles M. Schulz, “Peanuts” first appeared in 1950 and quickly gained worldwide popularity with its unique blend of humor and philosophical insight, told through the eyes of children. It features figures like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock.
Running through Sept. 7, the exhibition traces the artistic evolution and global cultural impact of “Peanuts.” The celebration brings together 21 artists, 24 fashion brands, and more than 50 works of comic art and animation.
The first section, Art of Peanuts, is curated by Kusakari Daisuke, creative director of the Snoopy Museum Tokyo. It features over 50 classic comic strips, exploring how Schulz’s storytelling echoes Eastern artistic traditions such as ink wash painting and ukiyo-e.
The second section, Snoopy in Art, gathers 21 artists from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These artists reinterpret Snoopy and other characters through diverse media including painting, sculpture, embroidery, and materials drawn from traditional Chinese medicine, creating a cross-cultural dialogue.
Snoopy and Belle in Fashion highlights “Peanuts’” collaborations with fashion houses such as Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, and Giorgio Armani. Snoopy, alongside his sister Belle, appears in couture outfits designed by luxury fashion houses.
The final section, Snoopy in Space, celebrates Snoopy’s enduring connection to space exploration, from his role as the Apollo 10 lunar module mascot in 1969 to his flight aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission in 2022. An immersive zone invites visitors to join an interactive space-themed adventure centered around the fictional “Snoopy One.”
Exclusive merchandise, including limited-edition designer figures and themed souvenirs, will be available. The exhibition runs at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A11’s Legacy Max, with tickets priced at NT$450 (US$15) for general admission and NT$430 for students.
