'SugiPOP!:
The Influence of Anime and Manga on Contemporary Art'
October 13th 2010 - January 16th 2011

LeBasse Projects is pleased to present 'SugiPOP!: The Influence of Anime and Manga onContemporary Art,' an exhibition curated by Director Beau Basse and PMA Curator Katherine Doyle. The exhibition opens on October 13th at the Portsmouth Museum of Art and features the work of approximately 30 artists tracing the originations of manga, the rise of JapaneseContemporary Art and shows how the art forms have influenced artists around the world.

The exhibition features an international roster of artists including Japanese mastersHokusai and Kuniyoshi in a display of original Edo period woodblock prints. The exhibitalso features Japanese Contemporary artists Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara,Yoshitaka Amano, Mr., Ai Yamaguchi, Junko Mizuno and Hisashi Tenmyouya. International artists contributing to the exhibit include KAWS, Gary Baseman, SimoneLegno, Audrey Kawasaki, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Yumiko Kayukawa, Seonna Hong, Hush,Morgan Slade, Edwin Ushiro, Luke Chueh, Andrew Hem, Mike Shinoda, SharkToof,Yoskay Yamamoto and more.

SugiPOP! at the Portsmouth Museum of Art
One Harbour Place
Portsmouth NH
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 14th, 2010

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contact@lebasseprojects.com or 310.558.0200

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