About Three Apples
What is Three Apples?
Three Apples is an exhibition event celebrating Hello Kitty!
Hello Kitty has graced everything from coin purses, erasers, and gum to toasters, couture, and diamond jewelry. She has long been a muse to artists & designers worldwide and has brought smiles to fans 35 years. Now, in honor of her 35th anniversary, Sanrio is proud to bring a very special celebration to the US!
Three Apples is a multi-dimensional exhibition and celebration of all things Hello Kitty; the first ever event of its kind in the US! The celebration takes place over a three-week residence at the Royal/T café / shop / art space in Culver City, CA. Three Apples is open to the public, free of charge and will feature an art exhibition, unique product and design displays, pop-up shop, and special events for fans of all ages – all celebrating Hello Kitty!
Three Apples Art Show
Contemporary artists and Hello Kitty fans including Gary Baseman, Ron English, Buff Monster, Camilla d’Errico, Luke Chueh, Deph and Yosuke Ueno are just a few of the 80+ amazing artists that have interpreted their vision of Hello Kitty in one-of-a kind pieces on display. Learn more about the artists here!
The Three Apples Art Show is curated by Jamie Rivadeneira, owner of one of our fave pop-culture shops in Los Angeles, JAPAN LA. Inspired by Japanese and American Pop Culture, JapanLA is a unique retail destination that caters to adults who love “kawaii” or “cute” toys, apparel, and gifts. Jamie’s the best!
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the art will benefit our charitable partner, LA WORKS. Get the chance to own your own one-of-a-kind Hello Kitty art and help the community at the same time! Wow!
Three Apples Apartment
Have you ever wanted to live in a world of Hello kitty? How about a Hello Kitty Apartment? Taking over the glass-walled façade of Royal/T, the Hello Kitty apartment will feature wall-to-wall Hello Kitty products in living installation showcasing the legendary breadth of Hello Kitty products in action. Stay tuned for photos soon!
Three Apples Product Retrospective
Take a walk down memory lane and explore the future at the same time in this special exhibition showcasing iconic Hello Kitty products since her inception in 1974 to present day. Enjoy the range of ‘signature’ vintage and classic Hello Kitty items through the years along with collaborations with Betsey Johnson, Heatherette, Paul Frank, M*A*C, and tokidoki.
The “Only in Japan” section will featuring some of the more “unique” products that you maybe not have seen before (at least in person!) including a moving, talking Hello Kitty robot, the Eva Air jet, bento boxes and much more!
Three Apples Events
During the course of the three week celebration, fans of all ages are invited to special events including an Art & Fashion Happening, Hello Kitty breakfasts and tea parties, theme parties and costume events, special appearances and signings by Hello Kitty creators and of course, a Hello Kitty birthday party on November 1! All events will be open to the public, free of charge – and will offer something for each one of her fans, no matter their age.
Three Apples Pop-Up Shop
Visit the Three Apples pop-up shop for never-seen-before Hello Kitty products including limited edition prints, Japanese imported goods, classic Hello Kitty products, special Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary collections and of course, Three Apples souvenir merchandise. Everyone can take away a piece of the exhibit to commemorate Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary!
We hope to see you there!
