There’s no such thing as having too many keychains, right? Add a few more to your growing collection (we don’t judge) as Japan’s cult-favourite keychain artist Choibusu makes her Singapore debut at Heartware Store Gallery. For her first solo exhibition here, the gallery has taken inspiration from shopping arcades to transform the space into a retro trinket haven filled with 500 of the artist’s delightfully weird and whimsical handmade keychains.
Described as “a little ugly” in Japanese, the charms are imperfectly perfect and have their own quirky personalities. Think grumpy uncles, awkward-looking animals, cheeky food characters and other oddball creations. The exhibition also features Singapore-inspired designs, alongside a collection of vintage Japanese bags that have been repainted and redesigned by Choibusu. Don’t forget to give the Past Life Machine a go before you leave, and discover which keychain represents your former self.
Also launching as part of the exhibition is Choibusu’s rolling sushi blind box that was made in collaboration with Japanese toy maker Hirokawa Co., Ltd. There are only 100 pieces available, so it’s fastest fingers first.
