The fast-growing craze for “kawaii” art in Asia has made stars out of a handful of Western artists seemingly overnight. Among them is the 45-year-old Spanish artist Edgar Plans who, despite ...

Japanese street fashion and alternative culture has been more influential than many realize and this new exhibit featuring work by the man many consider the “king of Kawaii” – Sebastian Masuda– makes ...

If Tokyo conjures images of hyper-colored, maximalist Hello Kitty and pastel neon cafes, there’s artist Sebastian Masuda to thank. Masuda is behind Kawaii Monster Cafe, a Tokyo tourist destination ...