Solo Exhibition Acky Bright: Studio Infinity
English and Japanese – Subtitles and English Translation
ACKY BRIGHT is a Japanese contemporary manga artist, designer, overall multimedia artist and this will be his very first solo exhibition at Japan Society in New York City.
‘ACKY BRIGHT: STUDIO INFINITY’ explores his wide ranging projects as well as his creative process as if you’re peeking into his actual creative studio space. ACKY BRIGHT will be in the gallery to perform LIVE DRAWING of large manga style mural in person between (November 14th to 17th) * *Exhibit until Jan.19 2025, see live-drawing schedule below
Acky Bright is a distinguished Japanese manga artist and illustrator, renowned for his work with McDonald’s, Meta, DC Comics, Hasbro, and BMW. With his captivating kawakakkoii (cute and cool) characters and unique worldbuilding in manga-style, Acky’s artistry stands out as truly exceptional.
‘ACKY BRIGHT: STUDIO INFINITY’
Fall Opening Oct.4 2024 – Jan.19 2025
@New York Japan Society
333 East 47th Street, New York
https://japansociety.org/gallery/acky-bright-studio-infinity/
Acky Bright: Studio Infinity showcases the rising star’s unique kawakakkoii (cute and cool) style of illustration and product design. Conceived as Acky Bright’s design studio, the exhibition offers visitors an exceptional opportunity to meet the artist, witness his freestyle “live drawing,” and participate in making a series of manga-style murals. Performative and interactive, the exhibition will evolve as Acky Bright makes intermittent appearances in the gallery.
The exhibition will feature two new painting series by Acky Bright, KBK-18 and Ah-Un, that each draw inspiration from traditional Japanese art and theater. Underscoring the impressive range of his contemporary art practice, the show will also highlight Acky Bright’s promotional campaigns designed for major companies, including his multimedia designs for the nationwide “WcDonald’s” campaign, YOASOBI x Vaundy’s FRIES BEAT 2024 music video, and Squid Game coloring book illustrated for Netflix. The exhibition will preview during the weekend of Anime NYC, then open on October 4 – January 19, 2024.
Acky Bright will be on site for live drawings on the following dates:
- December 12 & 13, 11 am to 7 pm
- December 14 & 15, noon to 7 pm
- December 19 & 20, 11 am to 7 pm
- December 21 & 22, noon to 7 pm
- January 9 & 10, 11 am to 7 pm
- January 11 & 12, noon to 7 pm
- January 16 & 17, 11 am to 7 pm
- January 18 & 19, noon to 7 pm
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://japansociety.org/gallery/acky-bright-studio-infinity/
Manga Artist / Illustrator ACKY BRIGHT
Acky Bright specializes in manga-style illustrations, mainly of kawakakkoii (cute and cool) characters. He is known for his detailed illustrations and bold brush strokes. He is also highly regarded abroad and has created artwork for DC Comics and Hasbro, as well as BMW in Germany, among others.
・OFFICIAL ART BOOK・
B/W
The first commercial art book “B/W” was published by PIE International, a Japanese publisher famous for art books. It contains about 200 carefully selected works.
https://www.acky-bright.com/works
Admission Information
Thursdays & Fridays: 11 am–7 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: noon-7 pm
Free First Fridays, 7-9 pm*
Closed on major holidays
Tickets
$12 nonmembers
$10 students and seniors
Tickets include entry to both of our fall exhibitions, Acky Bright: Studio Infinity and Bunraku Backstage.
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