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# Eccentric Ethnic Exhibitions
The KaiKai Kiki Gallery at Art Basel Boasts Beautiful Japanese Art

By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaikai-kiki
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/kaikai-kiki-gallery-at-art-basel/) & [english.kaikaikiki.co.jp](http://english.kaikaikiki.co.jp/)

KaiKai Kiki is a company that represents various artists, their exhibits and events. The latest [KaiKai Kiki gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) open to the public is at the VOLTA7 Art Fair in Basel, Switzerland. This collection of work, headed by KaiKai Kiki leader [Takashi Murakami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakamis-flowers-bloom), draws inspiration from [traditional Japanese art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition) and vibrant contemporary aesthetics.

The gallery features a variety of paintings, structures and installations. The collection of the group's art combines stunning colors ranging from pretty pastels to electrifying neon hues. The paintings vary in size and depict a wide range of scenes, drawing inspiration from animals, nature and eccentric-looking people. My favorite piece from the collection is a structure of a bright pink elephant with a neon yellow-and-black zebra pattern and multicolored painted nails.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Japanese Art Revival:** With the KaiKai Kiki gallery showcasing traditional Japanese art infused with contemporary aesthetics, there is an opportunity for a revival of interest in this art form.
- **Vibrant Contemporary Installations:** The combination of stunning colors and unique installations in the KaiKai Kiki gallery highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in creating immersive art experiences.
- **Eccentric Exhibition Themes:** The KaiKai Kiki gallery's eclectic collection, featuring scenes inspired by animals, nature, and eccentric-looking people, presents an opportunity for disrupting traditional exhibition themes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can explore incorporating traditional art with contemporary aesthetics, as demonstrated by the KaiKai Kiki gallery, to attract a broader audience and spark interest.
- **Event Management:** Event management companies can take inspiration from the immersive art experiences created in the KaiKai Kiki gallery to design and execute unique and engaging events.
- **Creative Design:** The KaiKai Kiki gallery's vibrant and eccentric collection provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creative design, inspiring designers to push boundaries and embrace bold concepts.

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