Hello kitty sanrio biography of nancy

Fifty years ago, a little girl with a red bow captured the hearts of people all around the world. Today, Hello Kitty is one of Japan’s most beloved cultural symbols, an emblem of creativity, community, and yes, cuteness, that has joined the pantheon of global pop culture.

She’s appeared on everything from lunchboxes to airplanes, in theme parks and movies, and even collaborates with the United Nations to promote sustainable development. Hello Kitty has been associated with kawaii (cute and adorable) culture and aesthetics, and so naturally is included as part of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles’ current exhibition, “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-.” As the character celebrates her 50th anniversary, join us for a tour through the history, evolution, and complex meanings of a character whose seeming “simplicity” has endeared her to the world.

Hello Kitty was created by Sanrio, a Japanese company originally founded in by Shint