Q Pop Proudly Presents Showa Era Manga Tribute Art Show (Opening June 25)

EVENT PRESS: "Celebrate the world's most famous vintage manga at Q Pop & Q2 Gallery! The Showa era is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Showa Emperor Hirohito, from December 25, 1926 through January 7, 1989. Q Pop's new tribute art show will focus on manga published in the Showa Era, featuring modern artists inspired by the great comics produced during this fascinating period of art and culture in Japan." (Events Page on Facebook)

Opening June 25th (Opening Reception 7pm-10pm), the "Showa Era: Vintage Manga Tribute Art Show" exhibits thru July 17th, 2016 @ Q Pop
(319 E 2nd St, Ste 121, Los Angeles, California 90012).

Besides the artwork previews featured here, you can find out more about the Showa Era manga artists here, and stay connected via qpopshop.com + Instagram @qpopshop.

(Cheers for the headsup, Greg)

Below images via #qpopshowa hashtag on Instagram!

Here's my piece for @qpopshop 's Showa Manga gallery show on June 25! If you're in the area, check out all the lovely artwork inspired by manga from that era! I chose The Rose of Versailles for my tribute ✨

A photo posted by Anoosha Syed (@foxville_art) on Jun 22, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

My princess knight piece for the Showa Era Manga Show happening @qpopshop this Saturday (June 25th) @8:00pm! Come check it out! I also have full process photos up on my tumblr if you wanna check that out too! ✨ #qpopshowa #q2gallery #princessknight #osamutezuka

A photo posted by Nooree Kim (@_nooreekim_) on Jun 20, 2016 at 10:09pm PDT

Save the date! This painting will be up at @qpopshop in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, at the Showa Era Tribute Show on June 25th alongside many other amazingly talented artists! #qpopshop #qpopshowa #astroboy #osamutezuka #q2gallery #acrylic #painting #dtla

A photo posted by Chuan Ming Ong (@chuanming_ong) on Jun 10, 2016 at 4:04pm PDT

Oh shit they came out nice. They'll be available for purchase at the show! #roseofversailles #qpopshop #showashow

A photo posted by Soap (@asterhung) on Jun 14, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

Here's the finished piece I did for @qpopshop 's Showa Era tribute show! I was definitely trying to channel some of the Leyendecker into this one lol, hopefully with a bit of success. First piece I ever framed since I transitioned into traditional painting ☺️🖼 Close-up to follow... Acrylic on wood panel. 11x14 #acrylicpainting #qpopshowa #q2gallery #KazetoKinoUta #gilbert #serge #fanart #manga #traditionalart #artforsale #framedart #shounenai #angel #leyendecker #loveislove

A photo posted by Chris Hong (@yujungie) on Jun 14, 2016 at 7:20pm PDT

My piece for the @qpopshop Showa art show this Saturday! 💖 #QpopShowa #messypinkart #unico #unicorn #anime #thefantasticadventuresofunico #Osamutezuka

A photo posted by @messypink on Jun 22, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

Experimenting with video stuff. Oh and my wip for @qpopshop 's Showa Era tribute show #qpopshowa

A video posted by angela an (@angelaanthill) on Jun 8, 2016 at 6:54pm PDT