Art is an essential part of the Manhattan Portage culture. Manhattan Portage is a pioneer of street art,Keith Haring. and has presented collaborations with a variety of artists.
Did you know that Manhattan Portage is holding the "ART AWARD," a design competition to discover and support new talent? Using a Manhattan Portage bag as a campus, participating artists freely express the theme of the year in this competition. The winner will have their design selected for the "Canvas Art Print Collection," commercialized, and will receive a generous prize.
And now, we are pleased to announce that this year's Grand Prix winnerKan Kobayashi. will be released on Saturday, November 19, 2012, with a bag printed with the artwork of
Fort Wadsworth Shoulder Bag Canvas Art 2022 ¥11,220 each
The theme of this work is "PEACE". The design depicts a diverse array of people from around the world, likened to the iconic "skyline" of the brand. The contrast between the silhouette, which can be recognized as "Manhattan Portage" from a distance, and the detailing that can be seen when you get closer is fascinating.
North Brother Shoulder Bag Canvas Art ¥9,240 each
In addition, a shoulder bag printed with the new artwork is also available, featuring a special design that combines Kobayashi's daily subject matter, bicycles, with the "Skyline" logo.
. This work is a detailed device scattered in the limited campus of a bag. Let us conclude with Kobayashi's comments.
Bags carry people's happiness and make them smile. . In every country, in every time period, in every culture, it is the same. Here and there on earth, someone carries something to make people smile, and I believe that is what PEACE is all about!
Manhattan Portage ART AWARD 2023
Public Call: Starts on Monday, December 19, 2012
*Details will be posted on the official website at a later date.