Ken Kagami: Selfie tote the book also questions its

the book also questions its own (re-)production

Joshua Church

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In the year marking its 25th anniversary

Ken Kagami: Selfie tote the book also questions itsFrom Homer Simpson to Snoopy, characters play a central role in Ken Kagamis drawing practice. Every morning when he arrives at his studio, the artist chooses from his collection of masks, costumes and other props, creates a character and takes a phone selfie in his bathroom mirror the result by turns surreal, strange, hilarious and unnerving. A warm up exercise of sorts, this process has become a key part of his daily routine, foregrounding all of his