Pour leurs 30 ans, les Pokémon entrent au musée : attrapez-les tous !
The Musée en Herbe in Paris is hosting a major exhibition titled 'Admirez-les tous ! Une exposition hommage à Pokémon' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. The show features original Game Boy consoles, early trading cards, preparatory drawings for the animated series, and insights from the French translator who named the creatures. It also highlights how Pokémon have entered the global visual heritage.
The exhibition demonstrates how a pop culture phenomenon is being treated as a legitimate subject for museum study, tracing its origins and artistic influence. It showcases how Pokémon illustrators have incorporated art historical references into card designs and features works by major contemporary artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, who have created their own interpretations. This bridges the gap between commercial franchise and artistic muse, examining its impact across generations.