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Maddox Gallery is delighted to present Kawaii, a curated group exhibition featuring works by Javier Calleja, Cheng Zhe, Jo Gyuhun, Toachi, Wahyu ‘Adin’ Wiedyardini, Javier Gonzalez Burgos, Cheong Yoon, Bibi Lei, SPIME, Hana, Wakaru, Brad Donovan and STIK.

Kawaii is a sentiment that reveals through its historical roots, the complex energy of Japanese culture, and a breakaway from tradition. The term directly translates to “Cute”, but not to be mistaken for childlike innocence. Although simplistic in aesthetic, it is packed with symbolic meaning. The range of Kawaii expands from the nostalgic …