Hello Kitty, Hello Art!
Works of Art Inspired by Sanrio Characters
Published on 1. October 2012
Book
Hardback
193 pages
978-1-4197-0453-6 (ISBN)
Description
Hello Kitty, Hello Art! is a celebration of the iconic Hello Kitty character and other beloved Sanrio characters through the eyes of dozens of contemporary artists and Hello Kitty fans, including Gary Baseman, Ron English, Luke Chueh, CRASH, Anthony Lister, Eric Joyner, Camilla d'Errico, Amanda Visell, Colin Christian, Huck Gee, Luke Chueh, Deph, and Yosuke Ueno, among others. This hardcover collectible book features a variety of well-known international artists and their unique interpretations of Sanrio characters in various media, including canvas, spray paint, watercolor and ink, aerosol and acrylics on wood, mixed media, oil on panel, and silk screen. The pieces in the book reflect the many ways Hello Kitty and Sanrio have influenced and inspired so many artists around the world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
1293 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-0453-6 (9781419704536)
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Persons
Sanrio (R), best known for global icon Hello Kitty (R) and home to many endearing characters including Chococat (R), My Melody (R), and Keroppi (R), celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010. The worldwide lifestyle brand was founded on the "small gift, big smile (R)" philosophy-that a small gift can bring a big smile to people of all ages. Today, over 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are sold in over 70 countries around the world. In the Western Hemisphere, Sanrio character-branded products are sold in upwards of 12,000 locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 100 Sanrio boutiques.