Post by commandax on Sept 17, 2009 18:31:20 GMT -8
I know Yoskay and Travis Louie are contributing very special pieces to this show... should be a blast!
From Sanrio website:
What is Three Apples?
Three Apples is an exhibition celebrating Hello Kitty!
Hello Kitty has graced everything from coin purses, erasers, and gum, to toasters, couture, and diamond jewelry. She has long been a muse to artists & designers worldwide and has brought smiles to fans for 35 years. Now, in honor of her 35th Anniversary celebration, Sanrio is proud to bring an event to the U.S. like nothing America has seen before!
Three Apples is a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty running from October 23 to November 15. The three week celebration will kick-off with a VIP event, followed by a residence at Royal/T cafe / shop / art space in Culver City, CA. Three Apples is open to the public and free of charge and will feature an art exhibition, unique product and design displays, a one-of-a-kind shop, and special events for fans of all ages - all celebrating Hello Kitty!
Three Apples Art Show
Check out the Hello Kitty gallery of contemporary artists and Hello Kitty fans including Gary Baseman, Ron English, Buff Monster, Camilla d'Errico, Luke Chueh, Deph and Yosuke Ueno - just a few of the 60+ artists that have interpreted their vision of Hello Kitty in one-of-a kind pieces on display. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the art will donated to L.A. Works -a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Three Apples Apartment
Taking over the glass walled facade of Royal/T, the Hello Kitty apartment will feature wall-to-wall Hello Kitty products in a living installation showcasing the legendary breadth of Hello Kitty products in action!
Three Apples Product Retrospective
Take a walk down memory lane and explore the future at the same time in this special exhibition showcasing iconic Hello Kitty products since her inception in 1974 to present day. Enjoy the range of 'signature' vintage and classic Hello Kitty items through the years along with collaborations with Betsey Johnson, Heatherette, Paul Frank, M*A*C, tokidoki. The "Only in Japan" section will featuring some of the more "unique" products that you might not have seen before (at least in person!) including a moving, talking Hello Kitty robot, the Eva Air jet, bento boxes and much more!
Three Apples Events
During the course of the three week celebration, fans of all ages are invited to special events including a Halloween party, Hello Kitty breakfasts, movie nights screening live action Hello Kitty & Friends features straight from Japan, Japanese underground "cosplay" costume events, special appearances and signings by Hello Kitty creators and of course, a Hello Kitty birthday party on November 1! All events will be open to the public, free of charge - and will offer something for each one of her fans, no matter their age.
Three Apples Pop-Up Shop
Visit the Three Apples pop-up shop for never-seen-before Hello Kitty products including limited edition prints, Japanese imported goods, special Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary collections and of course, Three Apples souvenir merchandise. Everyone can take away a piece of the exhibit to commemorate Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary!
From Sanrio website:
What is Three Apples?
Three Apples is an exhibition celebrating Hello Kitty!
Hello Kitty has graced everything from coin purses, erasers, and gum, to toasters, couture, and diamond jewelry. She has long been a muse to artists & designers worldwide and has brought smiles to fans for 35 years. Now, in honor of her 35th Anniversary celebration, Sanrio is proud to bring an event to the U.S. like nothing America has seen before!
Three Apples is a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty running from October 23 to November 15. The three week celebration will kick-off with a VIP event, followed by a residence at Royal/T cafe / shop / art space in Culver City, CA. Three Apples is open to the public and free of charge and will feature an art exhibition, unique product and design displays, a one-of-a-kind shop, and special events for fans of all ages - all celebrating Hello Kitty!
Three Apples Art Show
Check out the Hello Kitty gallery of contemporary artists and Hello Kitty fans including Gary Baseman, Ron English, Buff Monster, Camilla d'Errico, Luke Chueh, Deph and Yosuke Ueno - just a few of the 60+ artists that have interpreted their vision of Hello Kitty in one-of-a kind pieces on display. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the art will donated to L.A. Works -a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Three Apples Apartment
Taking over the glass walled facade of Royal/T, the Hello Kitty apartment will feature wall-to-wall Hello Kitty products in a living installation showcasing the legendary breadth of Hello Kitty products in action!
Three Apples Product Retrospective
Take a walk down memory lane and explore the future at the same time in this special exhibition showcasing iconic Hello Kitty products since her inception in 1974 to present day. Enjoy the range of 'signature' vintage and classic Hello Kitty items through the years along with collaborations with Betsey Johnson, Heatherette, Paul Frank, M*A*C, tokidoki. The "Only in Japan" section will featuring some of the more "unique" products that you might not have seen before (at least in person!) including a moving, talking Hello Kitty robot, the Eva Air jet, bento boxes and much more!
Three Apples Events
During the course of the three week celebration, fans of all ages are invited to special events including a Halloween party, Hello Kitty breakfasts, movie nights screening live action Hello Kitty & Friends features straight from Japan, Japanese underground "cosplay" costume events, special appearances and signings by Hello Kitty creators and of course, a Hello Kitty birthday party on November 1! All events will be open to the public, free of charge - and will offer something for each one of her fans, no matter their age.
Three Apples Pop-Up Shop
Visit the Three Apples pop-up shop for never-seen-before Hello Kitty products including limited edition prints, Japanese imported goods, special Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary collections and of course, Three Apples souvenir merchandise. Everyone can take away a piece of the exhibit to commemorate Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary!