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Yes, KAWAII Is Art - EXPRESS YOURSELF-
Dates 05.02.2024 (Thu.) – 11.03.2024 (Sun.)
Hours Mon. – Fri. | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sat. – Sun. | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location JAPAN HOUSE Gallery, Level 2
Fee Free
Japanese kawaii culture has evolved into a global phenomenon, captivating people across borders and transcending cultural boundaries. The term “kawaii” translates to “cute” or “adorable,” yet its influence has come to extend far beyond aesthetics, encompassing fashion, art, technology, and even social behavior. With the exhibition, “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-,” JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is excited to partner with artist Sebastian Masuda to share an in-depth look at the origins of the colorful kawaii style, its development and its profound cultural significance, transcending its perception as a fashion look or trend.
“Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” is the first exhibition in which Masuda, known as the “King of Kawaii,” brings together multiple artworks unravelling the concepts within the phenomena while introducing his personal story of sharing kawaii with the world. Through his collection of artifacts from the origins of the culture and dazzling immersive art installations, visitors are invited to explore the cultural context and significance of the kawaii movement and step into the colorful world to feel the aesthetic for themselves, emphasizing its role in fostering a sense of joy, innocence, and community as a tool for self-expression and representation of a worldwide tribe to which we can all belong.
The exhibition features Masuda’s Kawaii Timeline created as part of a research project led by the artist and his studio in collaboration with Kyoto University of the Arts, which illustrates the historical roots of kawaii culture in Japan, tracing its evolution from post-war media and shōjo manga to its expansion into a global phenomenon from within the Harajuku district of Tokyo in the 1990s. Multiple art pieces from Masuda’s catalog foster discovery and engagement. Pieces like Digital Tribe World Map and Sense Share Bear, an interactive VR work, were inspired by the desire of the global kawaii network to connect with each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. An intimate, immersive room installation, Colorful Rebellion -Seventh Nightmare- envelopes small groups of guests in the colors and aesthetic of kawaii developed by Masuda from the epicenter of Harajuku.
Masuda’s objective within the exhibition is to analyze and share his perspectives on kawaii, unveiling its diverse aspects. Masuda describes kawaii as “a personal microcosmos of beloved things, undisturbed by anyone else.” This exhibition vividly reflects these words, inviting the audience into an adventure of self-expression, unlocking the infinite potential held within each individual.
“It is my hope that by engaging with Japan’s pop culture and the philosophy of kawaii, visitors will be encouraged to reflect on what's unique about themselves and contemplate how to navigate the social & personal challenges of the future. I would be delighted if exploring these diverse perspectives could become a hint for living into tomorrow.”
– Sebastian Masuda
Interactive Experiences
Colorful Rebellion -Seventh Nightmare-
“Colorful Rebellion -Seventh Nightmare-” (2014, NY) Photo by GION
The intimate and immersive room installation, Colorful Rebellion -Seventh Nightmare-, expresses various elements of kawaii by Masuda and is comprised of seven themes inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins, such as Desire and Delusion. This installation will be available for guests to experience during the below hours.
Regular Hours
• Mon. – Fri. | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sat. – Sun. | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*Entry: No reservations required. Walk-ins welcome. Wait times may vary.
*Group: Guests may enter as a group of up to 6 people at a time
*Viewing: Up to 2 minutes per group
Sense Share Bear
The immersive Sense Share Bear VR experience will be available during the hours below. *Reservations are not required. Wait times may vary.
Opening Week*
*Subject to change
• Dates: Thur. 05.02 – Sun. 05.05.2024
• Time: Limited hours between 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Regular Hours (Weekdays Only)*
*Subject to change
• Dates: Mon. 05.06 – Sun. 11.03.2024
• Time: Limited hours between 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Meet Beetlejuice at The Afterlife Experience!
Are you ready to embrace the strange and unusual?
Step beyond the screen and into the Afterlife where everyone’s favorite bio-exorcist, Beetlejuice, is dying to see you! For a limited time, grab your Afterlife Passport and take a seat in the Waiting Room, where you’ll be immersed into Tim Burton’s strange and unusual world of the Recently Deceased at the New Beetlejuice The Afterlife Experience - Right here at Ovation Hollywood!
Los Sabores De Mi Mexico
Be part of Los Sabores de mi México, experience and live the legacy of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), visit the replica of the Kahlo family kitchen and see photos from her family collection, express your artistic side in the free Pinta tu Frida workshops and learn more about the artist.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Friday Movie Nights: Hotel Transylvania
Join us for our monthly Friday Movie Nights here at Ovation Hollywood!
This Friday: Hotel Transylvania
Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Swing on over on Friday, October 25th for Hotel Transylvania at Ovation Hollywood! Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Arrive early and check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive FREE popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre Concessions Stand!
Movie starts at 7pm
Plus: Enter the raffle to win a (2) pair of tickets to a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Friday Movie Nights: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Join us for our monthly Friday Movie Nights here at Ovation Hollywood!
This Friday: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Swing on over on Friday, Novemeber 29th for How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Ovation Hollywood! Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Arrive early and check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive FREE popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre Concessions Stand!
Movie starts at 7pm
Plus: Enter the raffle to win a (2) pair of tickets to a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Oktoberfest at Ovation Hollywood
Join us for Ovation Hollywood’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest!
Don't miss a Saturday filled with Oktoberfest fun including live Polka bands, Biergarten and full bar, delicious Bavarian bites and more food selections from Dave & Buster's.
This is a FREE, all ages event with food and beverages available for purchase upon entry.
Polka Bands:
1 - 4pm: Die Saurkrauts
5 - 8pm: Zeitgeist
Purchase a ticket and you'll receive:
FREE order of Pretzel Sticks
FREE $10 PowerCard
Over $25 value, for only $20! Use code EarlyBird before Noon pst on Friday, 9/20 for $5 off your ticket!
Enjoy food, lcoholic and alcoholic beverages from Dave & Busters for purchase including:
Pretzel Dogs
Pretzel Sticks
Smashed Burger Sliders
Chicken Bites
Chips & Guac
$5 Bites - Cheese Flatbread
And of course: PROST! with Bavarian beers, and cocktails (21+)!
Hosted in the Center Courtyard at Ovation Hollywood
- Event details and menu subject to change -
Friday Movie Nights: Hook
Join us for our monthly Friday Movie Nights here at Ovation Hollywood!
This Friday: Hook
Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Swing on over on Friday, September 27th for Hook at Ovation Hollywood! Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Arrive early and check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive FREE popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre Concessions Stand!
Movie starts at 7pm
Plus: Enter the raffle to win a (2) pair of tickets to a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre!
Summer Sounds: Live Music
Enjoy live music in the Center Courtyard this Thursday from 5 - 7pm, in partnership with Musicians Institute.
This week’s performance features:
Bobby Parks Band
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Silicon Beach Film Festival
Silicon Beach Film Festival
Sept. 5th - 13th @ TCL Chinese Theatres
Silicon Beach located on the west side of Los Angeles serves the technology and entertainment industry as a hub of activity. Silicon Beach is home to YouTube, Google, IMAX, Yahoo, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Amazon, Netflicks just to name a few. The Silicon Beach Film Festival was created and founded by Jon Gursha and Peter Green who manage and run the festival.
The Silicon Beach Film Festival prides itself as a premier film festival in Los Angeles.. All screenings are projected on the highest quality DCP, Digital Cinema Projection providing filmmakers with the highest quality screening environment.
To purchase tickets - TICKETS | Silicon Beach Film Festival
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Friday Movie Nights: Barbie
Join us for our monthly Friday Movie Nights here at Ovation Hollywood!
This Friday: Barbie
Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Swing on over on Friday, August 30th for Barbie at Ovation Hollywood! Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Arrive early and check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive FREE popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre Concessions Stand!
Movie starts at 7pm
Plus: Enter the raffle to win a (2) pair of tickets to a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre!
Celebrate the King Of Pop
CELEBRATE THE KING OF POP at Hard Rock Cafe
Reserve now for an electrifying event as we pay tribute to the legendary King of Pop with an epic playlist of Jackson JAMS! Specialty cocktails and mocktails will be available for purchase.
Order the Dangerous Burger or make a $20 donation to the Heal Los Angeles Foundation, and you’ll receive a complimentary Classic Nacho appetizer.
And that’s not all!
Those who come dressed in Michael Jackson-themed attire will be treated to a mouthwatering free ice cream sundae.
It’s going to be an unforgettable celebration, so mark your calendars and join us for an incredible evening!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
CicLAvia: Meet The Hollywoods!
Join CicLAvia in reimagining Los Angeles one walk, roll, dance, run, smile at a time as we transform public streets into car-free public parks for the day during CivLAvia: Meet The Hollywoods!
CicLAvia transforms streets into safe, car-free spaces for thousands of people to bike, walk, play, and explore. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public - we can’t wait to see you this Sunday!
Summer Sounds: Live Music
Join us for Summer Sounds in the Center Courtyard and enjoy FREE live performances all summer long!
This Thursday Musicians Institute students @ridge_dawson_ and @bobbyparksmusic1 will be performing live from 5pm onwards. Make sure to drop by and check their amazing performances out!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Dreamers Pop-Up Maker Market
Roll camera and meet us in the Center Courtyard for a Pop-Up Maker Market featuring local makers and artisans, live music, photo ops, permanent jewelry and more fun!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
Friday Movie Nights: The Lego Movie
Join us for our monthly Friday Movie Nights here at Ovation Hollywood!
This Friday: The Lego Movie
Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Swing on over on Friday, July 26th, for The Lego Movie at Ovation Hollywood! Meet us in the Center Courtyard under the Arch for fun movies everyone can enjoy.
Arrive early and check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive FREE popcorn and discounted treats from the TCL Chinese Theatre Concessions Stand!
Movie starts at 7pm
Plus: Enter the raffle to win a (2) pair of tickets to a movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.
QUAY: Buy One, Get One Free
Say hello to summer with a special Buy 1, Get 1 sale this weekend at QUAY!
MLB™ Mondays @ Capital One Café
Swing by any Capital One Café on Mondays during the 2024 @MLB season for a free 12 oz. drip coffee.