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Louvre-Lens explores kawaii culture in new exhibition
Original: louvre-lens turns cuteness into an art history of pink, plush toys and kawaii
The Louvre-Lens museum in northern France has opened an exhibition tracing the history of kawaii, Japan's culture of cuteness, through pink hues, plush toys and related artworks. The show examines how cuteness evolved into an aesthetic and cultural phenomenon with roots in art history, prompting discussion among art lovers about whether playful pop culture belongs in a major fine arts institution.
Why now: A major French museum giving serious curatorial treatment to kawaii and cute culture is an unexpected pairing that draws attention.
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