The Hello Kitty Panel and Time Magazine

February 16, 2015

Hello Kitty, Time Magazine

Photo: Jae C. Hong—AP

Hello Kitty: Sexist throwback or empowering Icon? Hey, it’s fun to be quoted in Time Magazine, and even more fun to participate with artists and scholars who have something to say about the infamous Kitty.  Join the fun!

Hello Kitty Panel Discussion

Sunday, February 22, 2015, 2:00 PM
Japanese American National Museum
Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles
100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
events/JANM-HelloKitty-kokeshi-red_3.jpgThis panel discussion will take a critical look at the phenomenon of Hello Kitty, examining some of the arguments made by her detractors. Moderated by Hello! curator Christine Yano, with Laura Miller, Jaime Scholnick, and Denise Uyehara.Yano will be signing books following the program.Free for members; free with Hello! admission; $5 general.Moderator: Christine Yano, PhD

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