This is no doubt the most impressive collective display of artistic talent to hit Japan in a long time.  These days with all the money and ego wrapped around the art scene, it’s sad how creativity has been forced into a back seat.  The fans and local artists showing up on a cold and rainy Tuesday night just to be a part of a cool thing is what counts.  Much respect to all the artists who made it possible to bring this project together.

Our lovely Quintin girls strike a pose at Club Axxcis to kick off the Quintin group exhibition, Hats Off, featuring hand painted/customized hats from artists around the world.

MONK-E and guest DJ Mai.

ESOW and SUIKO keeping it real.

Mai, Trip, and Sakiko.

KAT-C and the human beatbox CHUSEI.

SUIKO and TENGA getting up.

BAKIBAKI brought his buddy Javier from Barcelona.

VIX, pro skater Tetsu, and friend.

DJ Kanamori and Yamato from Stillas.

Javier, Kana, and BAKIBAKI.

Detailed pics of each hat will be on Flickr later.