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On View: Saeborg’s Kinky Rubber Farm at Tomonotsu Museum

Back in 2012, latex artist Saeborg (pronounced Cyborg) announced that his dream was to make an entire farm made of rubber. His current show at Tomonotsu Museum in Hirsoshima, Japan realizes that vision.  It was previously shown at Takashi Murakami's Zingaro space in Nakano, a mecca for comics, toys and cosplay- Saeborg's inspiration. 

Back in 2012, latex artist Saeborg (pronounced Cyborg) announced that his dream was to make an entire farm made of rubber. His current show at Tomonotsu Museum in Hirsoshima, Japan realizes that vision.  It was previously shown at Takashi Murakami’s Zingaro space in Nakano, a mecca for comics, toys and cosplay- Saeborg’s inspiration. Saeborg’s kinky installation of animals and their “Lil’ Big Bo Peep” feature kigurumi, Japanese costumed performers who represent cartoon characters. At various times, they live and interact in an inflatable “paradise” where female livestock are exploited and eventually slaughtered.

 

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