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Tokyo Burlesque
17 August to 14 September 2005

Opening Times: Exhibition open when venue open - check website for details
Preview Night: Wednesday 17th August 2005 - 1900/2100
Featuring: Izumi Nagowa

Tokyo Burlesque, the new exhibition from innovative creative management agency Dutch Uncle, launching at AKA on August 17th, is a stunning showcase for the work of Japanese artist Izumi Nogawa. With prints, banners and animated presentations of Izumi’s exquisitely dreamy yet richly sensuous artwork, plus DJs on the night, Tokyo Burlesque will be a kaleidoscopic summer event, bringing the magic of the East to West Central street. After a nomadic childhood which led her family across Japan, Izumi, a highly talented artist who is qualified in environmental and graphic design, has translated the myriad influences of her homeland into spellbinding artwork. Like the city of Tokyo where she is resident, Izumi’s work takes the glamour, sexuality and materialism of Western culture and transforms them within Japanese society, resulting in unforgettable and enchanting images, full of colour and light. With her central focus one of the most potent symbols of sex and power - the female form – Izumi’s work takes the West’s classic dream girl sillouhette on holiday to Japan, draping her in flowers and finery to produce simply gorgeous imagery. In Izumi’s hands the modern dancing girl becomes a timeless goddess, while Japan’s mysterious geishas and even Hello Kitty cuties are celebrated through more contemporary imagery. Whether on a strip lit stage or a bed of flowers, Izumi girls are always entirely enchanting creations! So join us at AKA on Wednesday 17th August for the launch of Tokyo Burlesque, and enjoy a fusion of art and music in one of London’s most stylish venues. As part of a continuing programme of exhibitions, showcasing the work of the most interesting independent artists, AKA and Dutch Uncle are proud to present the work of Izumi Nagowa – for a night of Tokyo Burlesque.

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