How MADSAKI Overcame Racial Discrimination by Watching 'He-Man'

As part of an upcoming exhibition called "1984" at Kaikai Kiki Gallery, MADSAKI will soon unveil a new selection of paintings and sculptures inspired by Mattel's cult franchise, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Commonly abbreviated as MOTU, the animated series made its debut in 1982 and focused on two primary characters He-Man, "the most powerful man in the Universe," and his nemesis, the skull-faced sorcerer Skeletor. The Japanese artist not only references the television show, but also ...