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Photos: A look at ‘Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty’

A Hello Kitty figurine from the exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles is shown.

A Hello Kitty figurine from the exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles is shown.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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“Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” is an exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles that tracks the history of Hello Kitty in Japan and the United States through the objects produced with her image.

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Japanese American National Museum President and CEO Greg Kimura stands in front of a wall of Hello Kitty backpacks, part of the museum’s Hello Kitty retrospective.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A statement on the wall of the Hello Kitty exhibit clarifies Hello Kitty is “not considered a cat in the traditional sense.”  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

One of many backpacks featuring Hello Kitty in the Japanese American National Museum exhibition is shown.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A Doc Marten boot is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A fencing uniform featuring Hello Kitty is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A room featuring Hello Kitty items is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Original artwork by Audrey Kawasaki is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Original artwork by D*Face is shown. The Hello Kitty exhibition features artists’ interpretations of the popular character.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Original artwork by Becca is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Original artwork by Kevin Earl Taylor is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibit.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A can of motor oil, left, toilet paper and other items featuring Hello Kitty are part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

Hot dog shapers are among the Hello Kitty products featured in the Japanese American National Museum’s retrospective.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A garden marker made of stone is part of the Japanese American National Museum exhibition.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

A look at 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'

A coin purse, a replica of the first item featuring Hello Kitty to be made, is shown. The character turns 40 years old this year.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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