NRW-Forum

ASIA POP

Emil Adam, Chim↑Pom, Choy Ka Fai, cook mal (Soya Arakawa & Marie Ogoshi), Liza Dieckwisch & Julia Gruner, FAMEME, Cao Fei, Corina Gertz, Akihiro Higuchi, Jae Ho Jung, Taka Kagitomi, Helena Parada Kim, Lisa Mayer, Miho Nozaki, Takumi Ogata, Bart Seng Wen Long, Oliver Sieber, Katja Stuke, Kayan Tam, Hiroki Tsukuda, Sin Wai Kin

This expansive exhibition investigates the massive global footprint of East Asian pop culture, spanning mediums like film, music, fashion, and video games. By focusing on cultural exports from regions including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China, the show explores how these nations utilize entertainment as a form of soft power. Visitors can also engage with interactive displays that delve into the mechanics, aesthetics, and societal impacts of modern fandoms.

17 September 2026 – 23 May 2027