Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Amy Duong — September 25, 2024 — Art & Design
References: highsnobiety
Mattel Creations celebrates iconic pop artist Keiichi Tanaami with a special collection that honors his life and work. Tanaami's bold and whimsical approach to art made him a great collaborative choice. Mattel reimagines classics including the Barbie doll variation, the Magic 8-Ball, and a UNO card game. All of these a uniquely altered to match the vivid aesthetic of Keiichi Tanaami.
The collection coincides with the large exhibition of his work dubbed Keiichi Tanaami: Adventures in Memory which is on display at Tokyo's National Art Center until November 11th. His imaginative and expansive world creates a psychedelic style that is supported by bright hues and intricate details that offer more to explore the longer it is looked at. Some of his iconic motifs are seen adorning the entire range.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
The collection coincides with the large exhibition of his work dubbed Keiichi Tanaami: Adventures in Memory which is on display at Tokyo's National Art Center until November 11th. His imaginative and expansive world creates a psychedelic style that is supported by bright hues and intricate details that offer more to explore the longer it is looked at. Some of his iconic motifs are seen adorning the entire range.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
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