Meeting with New York illustrator Aya Kakeda

Center d'Art La Fenêtre27 - rue Frédéric Peyson, 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, sharing her professional experience to take us to the roots of her art. A graphic lacework populated by marvelous creatures, her work has the poetry of dreams and draws a captivating world. An evening to discover the origins of Aya Kakeda's graphic universe and enjoy an extraordinary experience!

An artist of international stature

Aya Kakeda was born in Tokyo, Japan. She moved to the United States when she was 16. Today, she develops her creative universe in Brooklyn, New York. Her art travels from museums to galleries around the world, taking 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 at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Aya Kakeda and the UM

Aya Kakeda has taken part in the creation of various graphic supports designed to promote art and culture within the establishment: she is the author of the illustrations for the art & culture department's communication, including a limited edition risograph.

In March, she was also invited by the UM to run an art workshop for university students and staff as part of Women's Month.

Practical info

Center d'Art La Fenêtre
27 rue Frédéric Peyson - Tram L2 et L4 Nouveau St Roch, L3 Place Carnot
Courriel - 04 67 14 48 34 - Facebook

A drinks reception is organized at the end of the meeting.

An event proposed by the art & culture department in partnership with Centre d'Art La Fenêtre and Cafés patrimoine et architectures.