Toys Art (or Designer Toys / Art Toys ) is a culture: that of objects conceived as works of art, produced in small series, and collected like a piece of art.
Halfway between sculpture, design and pop culture, he imposed a powerful idea: an object can be playful, iconic, and yet profoundly artistic.
Toys Art is not “a toy”
The word “toy” can be misleading. Toy Art is not intended for children's use: it adopts certain codes of the toy (shape, figure, immediate legibility), but it subverts its purpose.
What defines an Art Toy:
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A strong visual identity (the room is recognizable in a second)
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A concept of publishing (series, rarity, variations)
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Collector's value (coveted, sought-after, exhibited pieces)
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A deliberately blurred line between art and design
Why this culture inspires Kongari Collection
Kongari Collection fits into this logic of contemporary “collectibles”:
an object conceived as a presence , a signature , an iconic piece that lives in space — and in time.
Our approach aligns with Toys Art on 3 key points:
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The icon above all
A sculpture must be immediately legible. The Origami Gorilla is designed to function as a symbol: powerful, graphic, memorable. -
Publishing as a language
Variations in color and finish are not secondary options: they are part of the work.
The same piece can change its style depending on how it is treated: more minimal, more pop, more “statement”. -
The collection as an experience
Collecting is not just about “buying”. It's about choosing, understanding, comparing, waiting for a rare piece, installing it, and showing it off.
This is precisely what we want to build with Kongari: a coherent, desirable, and sustainable collection.
Toys, art, and contemporary design: a shared energy
Toys Art has also influenced contemporary design:
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A taste for straightforward shapes
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obsession with surface detail
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beware of the impact in space
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logic of limited series, “drops”, variations
Kongari Collection takes this energy, but shifts it towards a more “studio” vocabulary: white background, precision, finishes, sculptural presence.
How to recognize a “collectible” item?
If you're wondering whether a sculpture is "collectible", here are the strong indicators:
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It is available in a limited edition.
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It is numbered and certified.
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It has variations (colors, finishes)
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She has a signature silhouette
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It remains relevant over time (it does not depend on a trend).
This is the ambition of Kongari Collection: to create pieces that become landmarks , not fleeting objects.
Explore the "Classic 01" Collection and discover the Origami Gorilla — a piece designed for lovers of iconic objects and collectible design.
FAQ
Is Toy Art contemporary art?
It often fits into contemporary art in the broadest sense: publishing, signing, collecting, exhibition — but with pop and accessible codes.
Why are the pieces limited edition?
The limitation enhances artistic coherence, rarity, and collector value.
Is Kongari Collection a “designer toys” project?
Kongari draws inspiration from this culture, but positions itself as a contemporary, produced sculpture , between art and design.