Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (Toppan) based in Tokyo is collaborating with Alan Chan and his Gallery 27 to present “Graphic Trial 2017, Hong Kong Edition”, which will take place between 10 and 18 June 2017 at Space 27 in Hong Kong. It will be the first “Graphic Trial” exhibition outside Japan. Curated by Alan, this year Graphic Trial Hong Kong Edition will showcase 90 original posters by 18 Japanese and Hong Kong designers in a 9-day exhibition. Leading designers Katsumi ASABA and Alan Chan will also share the originality and technical know-how in applications of new graphic techniques in a design talk on 10 June, 2017. Bringing the event to Hong Kong with the world’s first-class artist, Alan Chan Decided to bring this spectacular show out of Japan for the first time, Alan Chan is invited not only being the listing designer but also the curator of this exciting exhibition. “Art is all about sharing. The spirit and vision of designers and artists worldwide will influence one another. As Hong Kong holds in the Graphic Trial event for the first time, I’m looking forward to seeing Japan’s graphic design and presentation techniques to introduce some spark to the Hong Kong design industry, and encouraging more art cultural exchange between the two places,” said Alan Chan. Graphic Trial 2017 Hong Kong Edition will be exhibiting posters selected from the past 10 years of Graphic Trial with participating designers of Akihiko Nagumo, Atsuki Kikuchi, Azumi Mitsuboshi, Hiroaki Nagai, Hiroki Taniguchi, Kaoru Takai, Katsumi Asaba, Kazumasa Nagai, Kazunari Hattori, Koichi Sato, Mamoru Suzuki, Mitsuo Katsui, Norito Shinmura, Ren Takaya, Rikako Nagashima, Ryosuke Uehara, Takehisa Yamamoto and Alan Chan, the first Hong Kong designer among the years. To explore and experiment graphic design and printing to its max The Graphic Trial Exhibition Series is well-known for its vision to push the limits and possibilities of graphic design and printing since 2006. Every year, the event features the collaborative experimental poster designs from the industry’s leading graphic designers and printers. In 2016, a total of 46 extraordinary creative pieces were presented under the names of their creators alongside their creation process. By boldly showcasing the unparalleled revolutionary work from professional designers and printers, as well as some design students and the public, Toppan’s Graphic Trial has grown into a unique exhibition that has gained a lot of attention and love from the world.