AKANETTI (Former artist name: A-nya.PoPo) is a graphic artist from Japan.
After completing her studies in Cultural Anthropology at a university in Tokyo, she traveled to London to attend an art university and develop her graphic design and storytelling skills.
Her work is known for its playful use of colors and lines, all inspired by her daily life in Tokyo and spontaneous trips. She also has extensive work experience, having held over 25 jobs in Japan while pursuing her art.
Through her creations, she aims to spread positivity and contribute to a world where everyone can confidently celebrate their talents and uniqueness.
Currently, she is based in Tokyo.
Instagram: @_akanetti
Biography
2024 Came back to the public as “AKANETTI” after the long pandemic time in Japan (Former artist name: A-nya.PoPo)
2020 Solo Exhibition ” Happy Dots…” TULLY’s COFFEE, Shinjuku, Tokyo
2018 Solo exhibition “Good Morning” ASAGAO, Nezu, Tokyo
2018 Selected for the art wine label contest “WINZER VON ERBACH”, Germany
2017 Solo Exhibition ” You are Okay ” TULLY’s COFFEE, Shinjuku, Tokyo
2017 Group Exhibition “Ikepos Exhibition” Ikebukuro, Tokyo
2017 Solo Exhibition ” WE LOVE HAPPY CATS! ” Lounge, Yokohama
2016 Solo Exhibition “Welcome to the World of A-nya.PoPo” Blank_Gallery, Harajuku, Tokyo
2015 LCC Graduation Exhibition “Inside Out ” Upper Gallery, London
2015 Completed the Art & Design course (Graphic Design pathway) at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, UK