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M iffy , the cherished girl bunny, has been delighting children since her debut in 1955. This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the cute character with a movie premiere in London’s West End and an Art Parade that takes vinyl “Miffys” designed by an array of contemporary artists on a world tour. Renditions of the rabbit have been released throughout the year. The final Miffy got a luxurious touch, rendered in gold by Dutch artist Marte Röling. Throughout Japan and Holland, where Dick Bruna’s imagination created Miffy more than half a decade ago, the statues are on display to delight the bunny’s fans. Each of the 60 artists who participated approached her from a different perspective. One of Holland’s most well-known contemporary artists, Rob Scholte, describes his Miffy design entitled Grijs (the Dutch word for grey): “I definitely don’t see the world as black and white. Light doesn’t need darkness.” Japanese designer, Sebastian Masuda shares his Miffy, My Colorful Rebellion—Harajuku Miffy, a bright and imaginative response that arises from deep within her. The statue shows what happens in Miffy’s imagination when she encounters the rich urban culture of Harajuku, a city of freedom and the cradle of a new culture. Another Miffy favorite was designed by New York-based artists Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The result was an international mashup of florals, Drew Barrymore and Lara Stone (a Dutch model). The statues will be auctioned off for UNICEF after the tour is completed September in the Netherlands and late December 2016 in Japan. Happy Birthday Miffy! SPIFFY MIFFY Celebrating 60 years of Miffy!

Art Parade photos courtesty of nijntje/Miffy art parade

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“The Miffy Art Parade” is currently on display as part of a tour in Japan and the Netherlands. Shown left to right: Miffy renditions by Hobonichi, Rob Scholte and Sebastian Masuda.