The iconic bear created by Los Angeles artist Luke Chueh has been a busy beast appearing in exhibits, publications and toy shops around the world. In 2009 we spoke to Chueh about the piece he painted for the exhibit at Royal/T for Hello Kitty's 35th birthday. Most recently Chueh's bear took a bite out of the wrists of pop culture collectors in the form of a Vannen watch called Bloody Valentine complete with images of a gorey mouth and blood dripped band.
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Luke Chueh's Bear Gets Possessed in 'Contemporary Art'
LAist Goes Shopping: Hello Kitty at Royal/T
Three Apples: An Exhibition Celebrating 35 Years Hello Kitty is in full swing. For three weeks, Royal/T will be filled floor to ceiling with Sanrio's favorite cat. Though the Hello Kitty stores in Little Tokyo and Hollywood Highland have plenty of cute things, fans are flocking to Royal/T to be part of the feline festivities.
Happy Birthday Hello Kitty: Luke Chueh Explains Why He Thinks the Character is More Than Bear-able
There are many artists who have provided visual tributes to the grand dame of Sanrio's beloved character collection, Hello Kitty. Luke Chueh is one such artist, whose vision of the kitty turned out to have a lot to do with a bear. LAist found out a bit about Chueh's take on the icon and the meaning of his piece, which is part of the Three Apples space set up at Royal/T, where Hello Kitty's 35th Birthday is being celebrated through November 15th.
Hello Kitty Celebrates 35th Years of Cute in LA
Opening October 23, Three Apples An Exhibition celebrating 35 years of Hello Kitty will turn Royal/T into a oasis of all things super cute. Three Apples will feature art, design displays, a one-of-a-kind shop, unique products, a Hello Kitty apartment, and events for fans of all ages. The show is open to the public and free of charge.
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