Gallery Nucleus is proud to debut artist and mangaka Shintaro Kago in his first gallery exhibition in the US! The show will be comprised of his work for album covers, illustrations for manga and magazines, as well as brand new never before seen work.
Also Gallery Nucleus is pleased to welcome renowned sculptor and special effects artist Akihito to his first solo show at the gallery!
On display will be some of the most beloved works of Akihito, as well as some brand new pieces unveiled at the gallery for the first time. Fans of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to see Akihito’s incredible work up close.
On November 6 from 2-5PM PDT, Akihito will be doing a sculpting demonstration for a live audience and will also be streamed live. For more info, click here.
OPENING RECEPTION DETAILS (October 30th, 2021, 5pm – 8pm PST)
– Opening reception will be limited to only 40 people in the gallery at a time.
– New artwork will be available for display and sale
– Please RSVP for in-person attendance COMING SOON
– Go HERE to review our COVID protocols for gallery guests.
ABOUT SHINTARO KAGO
Shintaro Kago is a Japanese manga artist that has been working in the field since 1988. He describes himself as kisou mangaka (“bizarre manga artist”), and his work usually features strong satirical overtones as well as themes of grotesque, experimental, and the bizarre. He has published numerous comics and stories in his career, notable among them Super-Conductive Brains Parataxis published in the magazine Weekly Young Jump. In 2014 he also designed the cover for Flying Lotus’s album You’re Dead!, as well as producing illustrations for each of the songs.
ABOUT AKIHITO
Akihito has worked in film and television, creating special effect makeup and concept designs for over two decades. Originally from Japan and now working in the United States, Akihito has worked in Hollywood since 2002 on such films as Pacific Rim, Predators, Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War, and more. He has been recognized by Spectrum 4 times for his work in the categories of Best Contemporary Fantastic Art and has had his work selected by the publication nearly each year since 2008.
