Schoolgirls Grow Up

Friday, February 06, 2009

The Japanese schoolgirl image was made famous by comic books and cartoons. But not everyone thinks they’re so kawaii (cute). What do Japanese women make of this archetype? Lisa Katayama met three young art stars whose work reclaims and re-invents female pop imagery, in some disturbing ways. But don’t call them feminists.

Toast Girl in Action

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Lisa Katayama

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DJ Transpacificus

"I'm Bored - I'm the Chairman of the Bored" is from an Iggy Pop song! From his LP New Values, 1979. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGDb8X8limY

Feb. 07 2009 10:24 AM

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Barbara Steck from Tampa, FL

I am especially impressed by the fabric created with aluminum and copper wire. Beautiful. Curious as to what the uses for it are.

Feb. 06 2009 06:13 PM

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