Public Tour in German

Asia Pop

September 17 2026 – May 23 2027
NRW-Forum

Takumi Ogata What is kawaii 2022 Digitale Malerei ︎ takumi2ndtonkotsu ©takumi ogata

Please note: This tour will be held in German.

Let’s bring East Asian pop culture to Düsseldorf! Comics, movies, and food – products from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan shape the mainstream world-wide. The exhibition showcases the colourful world of kawaii characters such as Hello Kitty, but also sheds light on the economic and political strategies and influence behind the export of cultural goods. 

About 1,000 objects illustrate various aspects of life from beauty to gaming, music to fashion. Dip into fan culture und get to know how the relationship influences idols, economy, and politics. 

The diversity of these themes opens up room for exchange.

Tickets

6 € / 3 € under 18 plus admission

Partners

Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf Otto Beisheim Stiftung Hoffmann Liebs