An inaugural solo exhibition curated by The Boring Nation as part of The Artist Launchpad, this touring show marks KELLYHOSY's formal introduction to the contemporary art scene.

Through KELLYHOSY's distinctive character-driven visual language, everyday fresh produce become the protagonists — 'unhinged optimists' navigating burnout, apathy, and over-stimulation in modern urban life.

Now — Tokyo.

Sour Notes 🍋 — the very first piece that truly opened doors for KELLYHOSY's artistic journey — has been selected for NAFAS Festival Tokyo, presented by The Invisible Dog (New York City) and BUoY Arts Center (Tokyo). Bringing together 60 international artists, the festival features 12 events, performances, workshops, and residencies centered around one theme: The meeting of art and food.

September 4–26, 2026 · BUoY Arts Center, Tokyo · free admission
Opening reception: Friday, September 4, 6:30–9:30 PM

And if Tokyo is a little far — the shop wakes up when the show does. shop.kellyhosy.com opens September 4, for as long as Sour Notes is on the wall. When the show closes, the shop does too.

Berlin — the last act:

In July, HOSY & Co. took over a street-facing Schaufenster at Kalckreuthstraße 4, Berlin — the characters stepping from canvas onto glass, publicly viewable from the pavement. Berlin also unveiled the newest member of the cast: Meltdown Sundae 🍌, first revealed only through a peephole on site.

Hong Kong — where it opened:

It began in Hong Kong, at Tiny Space Gallery — the humble corner store turned theatrical stage, where the full cast of The Drama Produce-rs (果然有戲) took their first bow, March 27 to May 3, 2026. Hong Kong introduced Creamy & Peachy 🌽 to the HOSY & Co. gang — and the audience left their mark too, drawing on plastic fruits and veggies that became artefacts of the exhibition, travelling with the show ever since.

Then — Kuala Lumpur:

HOSY & Co. head home to Kuala Lumpur next. A new city, a new member of the gang. Details soon.