Little Giraffe: A Family Studio publication

‘Little Giraffe’ brings together drawings, ideas and experiments created during artist Amanda Wayne’s child-led takeover of our ‘Family Studio’ in March 2026, supported by Hauser & Wirth.

Inspired by the work of Takesada Matsutani and the playful, experimental spirit of the Japanese Gutai artists, the session invited children, parents and carers to explore materials, follow their curiosity and shape the day through making, movement and imagination.

Together, participants experimented with process, play and word-based activities while discovering more about Matsutani’s practice through films and creative prompts. The event celebrated the Gutai movement’s belief in freedom, spontaneity and the creative potential of children.

Designed by Amanda Wayne, the digital magazine ‘Little Giraffe’ offers a playful entry point into Matsutani’s influences, materials and ways of working.