Japanese Science Fiction art exhibit in LA opens Sept. 15

TOKUSATSU: Japanese Science Fiction

September 15 - October 14, 2012

Reception: Saturday, September 15, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Q Pop Shop and Mini Gallery
128 Astronaut E S Onizuka St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-687-7767
http://www.qpopshop.com

Q Pop Shop is proud to host a new group art exhibition entitled, “Tokusatsu: Japanese Science-Fiction.” Over 100 talented artists from all over the world will be participating in the show. Here is a short list of some the participating artists:

APAK, Chikuwaemil, Sean D'Anconia, Becky Dreistadt, Brian Flynn (Super 7), Josh Herbolsheimer (Super 7), Martin Hsu, Mari Inukai, Paul Kaiju, Konatsu, Chris Mitchell, Mark Nagata, Itokin Park, PICO PICO, Plasticgod, Sunguts, Crowded Teeth, TOUMA, Michelle Valigura, Amanda Visell, and many more…

Tokusatsu (特撮) is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and/or monsters and makes considerable use of special effects (tokusatsu literally translates as "special filming" in Japanese). These include some of the most popular "Kaiju" characters like Godzilla and Gamera...as well as popular hero characters like Ultraman and Spectreman...or Giant Robo ( Johnny Soko & his flying Robot).

Located in the historic Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles, Q Pop provides a one-stop destination for beautiful artwork, artist prints, unique hand-made goods, vinyl toys, and Japanese funky street fashion.
An opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 15, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, and feature a live DJ, Kaiju costume contest, photo booth, food trucks, and projected Tokusatsu shows.

For more information about the artists or Q Pop please contact:

www.qpopshop.com

Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/454837717870454/