INFORMATION
Anne Valerie Dupond’s New Exhibition “Bestioles” Opens at MEDICOM TOY PLUS!
We are pleased to announce “Bestioles,” a new exhibition by internationally acclaimed French artist Anne Valerie Dupond,
to be held at MEDICOM TOY PLUS from Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, December 14.
Anne Valerie Dupond is a textile sculptor who reconstructs animals and
human figures by stitching together vintage fabrics, lace, and other found materials.
Known for her humorous and satirical approach to conventional notions of beauty,
she has worked across the boundaries of art and fashion for more than 25 years.
Since 2019, we have collaborated with Anne Valerie Dupond on nearly 100 handmade works in
the “ONE OF KIND BE@RBRICK 1000%” series.
Titled “Bestioles”—a French term affectionately referring to curious little creatures—this exhibition presents 113 new pieces,
including textile sculptures inspired by animals, ONE OF KIND BE@RBRICK 1000%,
and floral-and-animal brooches that embody the essence of her artistic universe.
A selection of works will be available for purchase at the venue,
along with limited-edition items created to commemorate the exhibition.
On the opening day, Anne Valerie Dupond herself will be present at the venue,
offering a live demonstration of her creative process and the opportunity to engage with visitors.
Through materials imbued with traces of everyday life, Anne Valerie Dupond breathes new life into memory and texture.
Her quietly warm and endearing “creatures” will inhabit MEDICOM TOY PLUS this winter—inviting visitors to
discover their own connection to these whimsical beings.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Title: Bestioles
Organizer: MEDICOM TOY
Dates: November 29 (Sat) – December 14 (Sun), 2025
(Open every day during the exhibition period)
Venue: MEDICOM TOY PLUS
(Omotesando Hills West B2F, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Event URL: https://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/information/bestioles.php
Highlights
Six Thematic Zones
The exhibition is composed of six zones — “Mer (Sea),” “Terre (Land),” “Ciel (Sky),” “Maison (Home),” “Broche (Brooch),” and “BE@RBRICK 1000%.”
Each “Bestiole” quietly inhabits its own world, radiating a distinct personality and charm. We invite you to discover their presence throughout the gallery.
Anne Valerie Dupond to Visit on November 29 (Sat)
On the opening day, Saturday, November 29, Anne Valerie Dupond herself will be present at the venue for
a special event featuring a live demonstration of her creative process and an opportunity to interact with visitors.
Further details will be announced in late November on the MEDICOM TOY Official Blog.
Commemorative Goods
To celebrate the exhibition, MEDICOM TOY LIFE Entertainment (MLE) will release a range of lifestyle items
including T-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, tote bags, and die-cut cushions designed to bring playful warmth into everyday life.
In addition, a special exhibition catalogue featuring all 113 exhibited works will be available for purchase.
Contact
MEDICOM TOY User Support
(Weekdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
TEL: +81-3-3460-7555
E-mail: usersupport@medicomtoy.co.jp
Notice
Due to exhibition setup, MEDICOM TOY PLUS will close at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 27.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
About Artwork Sales
ONE OF KIND BE@RBRICK 1000% (20 pieces)
A total of 20 pieces from the ONE OF KIND BE@RBRICK 1000% series will be available through a lottery sale,
with applications accepted both in-store and online.
[Application Period]
From 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29 to 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 14 (JST)
The application page will be available on MCT TOKYO (https://mct.tokyo) starting 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29.
Winners will be announced after the exhibition closes.
For more details and important notes regarding the lottery process, please refer to the application page on MCT TOKYO.
Textile Sculptures and Brooches
A selection of exhibited works will be available for purchase at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure a smooth and safe experience, details regarding entry procedures on
Saturday, November 29 will be announced in advance on the MEDICOM TOY Official Blog in late November.
During the exhibition period, some works may also become available for purchase on MCT TOKYO.
Any such updates will likewise be announced beforehand on the MEDICOM TOY Official Blog.
Shipping Information (All Works)
• Shipment is scheduled after the exhibition closes.
(Please note that artworks cannot be taken home during the exhibition period.)
• Domestic shipping only (within Japan).
• Shipping costs will be covered by MEDICOM TOY.
Exhibition Commemorative Item
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| MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Rita" T-Shirt |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Fennec" T-Shirt |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Marcel" T-Shirt |
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| MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Panda" Crew Neck Sweatshirt |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Raoul" Crew Neck Sweatshirt |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Polaire" Tote Bag |
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| MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Jules" Tote Bag |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Elephant" Die-Cut Cushion |
MLE × Anne Valerie Dupond "Flower" Brooch |
Artist Bio
Anne Valerie Dupond
Anne Valerie Dupond, born in 1976, studied at Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg,
and obtained her Master’s degree in Fine Arts in 2000.
Since 2001, Dupond has worked with different galleries in France, USA or Japan.
Not only has Dupond’s work been exported around the world,
but she has collaborated on numerous high profile projects, including fashion houses such as Kenzo,
Undercover, Le Printemps, Comme des Garçons, Y’s, MEDICOM TOY ...
“My work is making sculptures with fabrics. I’m working simply with recovered fabrics,
needle and thread. I try to create a world crafted from sensitivity, ranging from the bestial
(hunting trophies and animals of all kinds) to human representations such as busts of historic figures,
pin-ups, and baroque sculpture. Whatever the representation,
I like to approach the female/male duality with humor, playfully caricaturizing the stereotypes.”
Anne Valerie Dupond currently lives and works in France,
and is represented by Gallery De Room 702 in Japan.
Artist Statement
I am very excited to be exhibiting at MEDICOM TOY, as it fulfills a childhood dream.
I wanted to make plushes and turn it into my profession. That's how I became an artist.
Exhibiting at MEDICOM TOY, the world's largest art toy designer, is a crowning achievement for me.
I am presenting what I have been doing ever since I created my first plush over 25 years ago: animals.
I am also presenting a new collection of BE@RBRICK, inspired by my usual bestiary.
I play around transforming BE@RBRICK into animals, but they remain very recognizable.
I really like this idea of fusion.
I have transferred all the affection and humor that I put into each of my stuffed animals onto this cult object.
I am showing a whole gallery of characters that I hope will inspire a lot of sympathy.
There are all kinds of animals, from the wildest to the most familiar.
Each one can be associated with a human characteristic.
It's a matter of recognizing the one that resembles us the most.
Some can be pinned to a jacket to keep you company.
The small flower brooches pay homage to the sumptuous floral installations at MEDICOM TOY events.
I hope you find in this exhibition the joyful, tender, and playful spirit I wanted to express.