Meeting with New York illustrator Aya Kakeda
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La Fenêtre Art Center, 27 Frédéric Peyson Street, 34000 Montpellier.
Aya Kakeda / visual artist and illustrator
Dimitri Stauss – Confartstauss / moderator
La Fenêtre Art Center
She collaborates with The New Yorker, Nike... and the University of Montpellier. A visual artist and illustrator without borders, Aya Kakeda takes us on a journey from Tokyo to New York and shares her professional experience, immersing us in the roots of her art. Her work, a graphic lacework populated by wonderful creatures, has the poetry of dreams and paints a captivating world. An evening to discover the origins of Aya Kakeda's graphic universe and be inspired by an extraordinary experience!
An internationally renowned artist
Aya Kakeda was born in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to the United States at the age of 16. Today, she develops her creative worlds in Brooklyn, New York. Her art travels from museums to galleries around the world, taking shape on paper, fabric, and ceramics, and inspiring major commercial brands.
Aya Kakeda works with The New York Times, The New Yorker Magazine, Nike, Delta, Disney Hyperion Books, Kidrobot, Nickelodeon, and many others. She also teaches in New York at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the School of Visual Arts.
Aya Kakeda and UM
Aya Kakeda has contributed to the creation of various graphic materials designed to promote art and culture within the institution: she is the author of the illustrations used in the art & culture department's communications, including a limited edition risograph print.
In March, she was also invited by the University of Montreal as part of Women's Month to lead an artistic workshop for students and staff.
Practical information
La Fenêtre Art Center
27 rue Frédéric Peyson – Tram L2 and L4 Nouveau St Roch, L3 Place Carnot
Email – 04 67 14 48 34 – Facebook
A reception will be held after the meeting.
An event organized by the Art & Culture Department in partnership with the La Fenêtre Art Center and Cafés Patrimoine et Architectures.
MICA – Maryland Institute College of Art, where Aya Kakeda teaches alongside her artistic career, awarded the artist a grant to fund her trip to Montpellier and enable her to develop these activities.
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