Celebrating a happy 40TH birthday for HELLO KITTY!
An exhibition celebrating Hello Kitty, has opened up in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is called the 'HELLO! Exploring the supercute world of HELLO KITTY' exhibition. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty, this Hello Kitty exhibition will be on from 11th October 2014 to 26th April 2015! This exhibition aims to show 40 years of Hello Kitty's history, and how Hello Kitty influenced arts and culture around the world. Workshops, lectures and panel discussions about Hello Kitty are held during the exhibition too!Here are the coolest photos straight from the exhibition taken even before the exhibition opened to public Feel free to click on the photos for the enlarged version!'Hello Kitty was created 40 years ago to inspire happiness, friendship, and sharing across the world. Since her first appearance on a coin purse in 1974, she has become a global phenomenon and friend to millions. Happy 40th Anniversary, Hello Kitty!'
- Sanrio (The company that owns everything Hello Kitty!)
Hello Kitty everywhere! Japanese cultural items and products with Hello Kitty designs on display at the exhibition. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
Want to go to school with Hello Kitty? School products and accessories with Hello Kitty designs! AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
Guess what! Over here we have the very first Hello Kitty product from 39 years ago, the Hello Kitty small vinyl coin purse! This purse was first released in March 1975 in Japan and is currently being displayed in the exhibition! AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
Hello Kitty artworks being displayed in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
GIANT HELLO KITTY IS HERE! A large sculpture of 'Super Space Titan Kitty' is being displayed in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
RAWR! A display of a Hello Kitty in a Godzilla costume (Godzilla is a fictional giant monster that also originated from Japan) AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
"Kitty-patra" a character design, probably inspired by Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh in the history of Ancient Egypt. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
Dress up with Hello Kitty! Hello Kitty costumes and accessories are used upon a mannequin in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
FLY KITTY FLY! Hello Kitty in a plane which was made for Macy's (a U.S. chain store business) 2012 Thanksgiving Day Parade, is displayed in the exhibition. AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWN
Did you like the pictures from this super-cute exhibition? Apart from just being cute, the exhibition also sheds light on human cultures. How some objects become so loved that they cross boundaries and stay around for many years.
We can't even believe Hello Kitty is already Forty!
And if you think that this is the end of Hello Kitty's 40th Birthday, there are many MORE events to celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary!
The Whiz Times had already reported a 40th Anniversary celebration by Sanrio with Hello Kitty cakes and desserts in Japan!
Click here for more information! → 'Hello Kitty turns 40' Exhibition in Japan!
Click here to find out upcoming events! → Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary by Sanrio!
And here are some more stories and pictures on Hello Kitty that you want to read up:
Hello Kitty is NOT a cat
Hello Kitty Mania in Singapore Macdonalds
