NANZUKA is pleased to announce the presentation of Osaka Kaiju, a new large-scale installation by French and past cover artist Jean Jullien, at the France Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. The exhibition will be held through June 12, 2025.
The project is hosted by the Tara Ocean Foundation and introduces a sensory and intimate artisticexperience created by Jullien, an artist known for his deep engagement with marineenvironmental issues. NANZUKA is honored to collaborate on this exhibition, supporting thepresentation of this major installation work. The exhibition space is richly enhanced by a soundscape that seems to drift alongside Osaka Kaiju,created by Jean’s younger brother, Nicolas Jullien , who is also active as a sculptor, musician, andfilmmaker.
In conjunction with the exhibition, agnès b. will launch a series of collaborative items including alimited-edition artist T-shirt featuring exclusive artwork created by Jean Jullien for this project, aswell as stickers and postcard sets. These items will be available at select agnès b. stores.
"As far back as I can remember, the ocean has always had a powerful impact on me," says Jullien, aleading French artist. Inspired by his enduring passion for the sea, this project offers visitors a friendly, surprising,and immersive encounter with the world of ocean life."