World Autism Awareness Day Shines Bright at the Palace of Versailles: After-Report
Good evening, this is Marie from HERALBONY staff.
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, HERALBONY carried out various activities again this year.In today's newsletter, we will report on the various events held both in Japan and overseas.
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Art Cruise to experience various "blues" at Azabudai Hills

The "Beyond Blue Project" was launched with the message, "This blue is also someone's world," and featured art in "blue," the symbolic color of World Autism Awareness Day, displayed in various locations.
Many people participated in each session of the art cruise held at Azabudai Hills, the main venue, making it a time to fully experience each "blue" and various sensibilities.
A workshop to create postcards of "Your Blue World" was also held on April 12, the last day. Artist Yasuhiro Kobayashi also participated as a guest, actively signing the participants' art.
It was a time for people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, to express themselves freely while mingling through art.
Yasuhiro also made a guest appearance at the art cruise. In front of his work, he confidently spoke about wanting to "paint the world."
The venue was filled with smiles thanks to the artworks that spread widely across the view, which cannot be experienced in a usual original art exhibition, and Yasuhiro's generous personality.
Blue Items

Silk Scarf "Mountain Range in Hunza"
Yasuhiro Kobayashi
[ Nagasawa COFFEE × HERALBONY ]Coaster "The Sea of Marrettimo Island"
Yasuhiro Kobayashi
Satin Bow Tie Blouse "Untitled (Blue)"
Midori Kudo
Shirt Dress "Blue Window"
Kaoru Iga
HERALBONY Art Prize Grand Prix artist's unique talent blossoms at the Palace of Versailles, France
World Autism Awareness Day initiatives are also taking place overseas. HERALBONY EUROPE participated in a collaborative fresco art project at the Palace of Versailles in France, which was open to visitor participation.
HERALBONY EUROPE held a collaborative creation event with visitors, together with Evelyn Postic, the Grand Prix winner of the HERALBONY Art Prize 2025.
This project was held with the cooperation of Naked Heart France, a French non-profit organization that supports children with disabilities and their families, and is one of the initiatives promoted by the Palace of Versailles to improve accessibility and realize an inclusive visiting experience.
This project allowed Evelyn Postic to visit the Palace of Versailles for the first time in 40 years. Evelyn expressed great joy at the realization of this collaboration, stating that "the Palace of Versailles had remained in my heart for many years as a place I wished to revisit."
At HERALBONY, when organizing events such as open studio sessions, we prioritize creating an environment where artists can participate comfortably and in their best condition. Creating an environment where artists can "feel secure and focus on their creative work" is one of our important initiatives, in line with our motto of "artist first."
For this project, with the cooperation of the Palace of Versailles, we conducted a careful preview and photo shoot with the artist from before public opening hours, which was a special arrangement.
Evelyn's artistic style centers on the relationship between living things, nature, and history. The Palace of Versailles, which encompasses all of these, provided a uniquely special source of inspiration for her, as she had the space, enveloped in silence, almost entirely to herself.
In the subsequent collaborative creation with general visitors, a wide range of participants, from children to adults, gathered around the artist, creating a circle where diverse people from various nationalities and backgrounds mingled.
Among the participants was a student with autism, who expressed his gratitude for the workshop. He mentioned that despite facing many anxieties and difficulties during his trip to France for a school excursion, this event became an unforgettable and special experience that concluded his journey.
We will continue to create opportunities where people worldwide can experience the value that "differences are a source of richness."
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