Japanese artist Mitsuhiro Okamoto's "Batta Mon" is a series of locust sculptures created from fake designer bags. Okamoto's art was displayed at the Kobe Fashion Museum but it was later removed due to problem with the leading fashion brand Louis Vuitton. Batta Mon reflects the relationship between authenticity and imitation.
Japanese artist Mitsuhiro Okamoto's "Batta Mon" is a series of locust sculptures created from fake designer bags. Okamoto's art was displayed at the Kobe Fashion Museum but it was later removed due to problem with the leading fashion brand Louis Vuitton. Batta Mon reflects the relationship between authenticity and imitation.