開館日：
年中無休（年末年始除く）
開館時間：
午前9時から午後5時（入館は午後4時30分まで）
高知県高知市高須353-2
TEL 088-866-8000
KITTY EX.
KITTY EX.
A Happy Collaboration Between Hello Kitty and Art/Fashion
(C)1976, 2009 SANRIO CO., LTD./KASHIWA SATO |
2009/7/19（Sun）～9/27（Sun）Everyday From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
※The first day will open at 10 a.m. after the opening ceremony.
Advanced Purchase 650Yen/Day of Purchase 850 Yen（650 Yen）/ University Students 550 Yen（450 Yen）/ High School Students and under free.
※（ ）Discount for groups 20 or more).
※Free for holders of KoMPal Cards (5000 yen per year) and Yearly Passes (2,500 yen per year)
※Free for holders of Physical Disability Cards, Care Assistance Cards, Disability Cards, War Wounded Cards, A-Bomb Survivor Health Cards, and 1 accompanying carer. Holders of the Kochi City or Prefectural Seniors Cards are also eligible for free entry.
Organization：The Museum of Art, Kochi, & Hello Kitty Exhibition Executive Committee/Supporters：American Embassy, Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, Kochi City Board of Education, Kochi Shimbun, RKC Kochi Broadcasting, KUTV TV Kochi, KSS San-san TV, NHK Kochi, KCB Kochi Cable TV, FM Kochi, and Kochi City FM. /Special Contributor：Sanrio /Contributors：Lawson, Fuji Film /Collaborators：Sonnet Entertainment, Japan Academy of Image Translation, Taisho, Hamana Transportation, and Digital Hollywood. /Project：DHE /Assistance：Regional Incorporated Foundation of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Group, Kochi Prefecture Faculty Benefit Society.
Introduction
Hello Kitty was born in 1974 and now is a character that many from around the world are fans of. On the anniversary of the 30th birthday of Hello Kitty, artists and fashion brand designers from Japan and abroad announced their products using Hello Kitty as a motif in an exhibition – called KITTY EX. The exhibition which many Kitty fans have fascinated over in the big cities such as Tokyo, Kobe, Osaka and Sapporo has finally made its way to Kochi! At the exhibition, Kitty’s new charm will be displayed in various mediums such as pictures, figurines, film, installations and music.
As Four 《THE HELLO AS FOURITTY BAG》 (C)'76,'04 SANRIO/As Four |
Katsuhiko Hibino 《KITTY STONE》 (C)'76,'04 SANRIO/Katsuhiko Hibino |
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 《HOTEL KITTYFORNIA》 (C)'76,'04 SANRIO/Jean-Charles de Castelbajac |
Related Projects 1： Lecture “Hello Kitty and I”
Lecturer：Yuko Yamaguchi（Hello Kitty Designer）
Ms. Yamaguchi, who can be said to be Kitty’s “Rearing Parent,” is the designer for the third generation of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. Born in Kochi City, Ms. Yamaguchi will present to us a lecture on Hello Kitty. Date/Time：7/19（Sun）Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Lecture starts at 2 p.m.
Place: The Museum Hall
Free Admission（Limited Seating to 399 people）
Related Projects 2： Movie Screening
Have fun with your family watching Hello Kitty films in the playhouse.
■7/26 (Sun)
“Kitty and Mimi’s New Umbrella” 1981, Color, 25 min.
“Hello Kitty Thumblina” 1990, Color, 40 min
■8/30 (Sun)
“Hello Kitty’s Maho no Mori no Ohime-sama” 1991, Color 34 min
“Hello Kitty Snow White” 1993, Color, 30 min
Date/Time： ①Doors Open 10 a.m./Starts 10:30 a.m. ②Doors Open 12:30 p.m./Starts 1 p.m.
Place: The Museum Hall
Admission Free
Related Projects 3： Curator’s Guided Tour
During the event every Sunday a curator will introduce and explain all the pieces. All ticket holders please feel free to come directly to the gallery.
※Each time from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
※9/6 English interpretation available.
9/13 sign language interpreting available.
Related Projects 4： Picture Book Reading
Starting with Hello Kitty, and later other picture books featuring other major Sanrio characters will be read. Free to participate. Open to everyone.
Date/Time：8/22 (Sat), 8/29 (Sat) 10:30 a.m.
Place：Exhibition Hall 1
Readers：Kochi Museum of Literature “Story Caravan”
Related Projects 5： Look, look! My Kitty!
We will be displaying your favorite Kitty goods merchandise! Bring your items to the Museum by 7/12 (Sun).
Exhibition Location：Exhibition Hall 2
Exhibition Criteria：
・One item per person
・Height, length, and width may not exceed 20 cm
・Food or drinks will not be exhibited
・First come first served. Up to 20 submissions will be accepted.
Related Projects 6： Body Paint
Accessorize with Hello Kitty painting on your arm!
Date/Time：10 a.m. 7/25 (Sat), 8/1 (Sat), 8/8 (Sat), 9/5 (Sat), 9/12 (Sat)
Place：1st Floor Workshop
Eligibility：First 50 people
Admission：Free to everyone (Caution to those with sensitive skin)
● Free Nursery Service
This service is available to carers who wish to view the exhibition, and is open for children aged between 6 months and school age. 10 places are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Capacity：Up to 10 kids.
How to Apply：Please reserve by phone or by submitting an application form before 7/29 (Wed)
Date/Time： 8/5 (Wed) to 8/9 (Sun) Everyday from 10 a.m. to 12 (noon), and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
