A Look Inside Javier Calleja's "DO NOT TOUCH" Exhibition

At NANZUKA’s Tokyo gallery.

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Celebrated Spanish artist Javier Calleja recently launched his solo exhibition at NANZUKA’s Tokyo gallery entitled “DO NOT TOUCH.” The momentous presentation featured a diverse batch of original artworks spanning large-scale paintings, murals, sculptures, installations, and vinyl collectible figures. Calleja’s big-eyed characters are observed across the works with a life-sized sketchbook installation being the centerpiece of the entire show. Conclusively, the show is currently on view until December 22.

Check out “DO NOT TOUCH” above and then head over to NANZUKA’s website to learn more. The artist recently teamed up with Medicom Toy on a “F*ck You” BE@RBRICK figure.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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