To commemorate the release of Volume 2 “LOST IN PARADISE” of Beyond the Pines magazine, a photo exhibition will be held at TRUNK (HOTEL) CAT STREET by photographer Mat Abad (aka Badboi), who is close friends with BEDWIN & THE HEARTBREAKERS director Masashi Watanabe and has previously worked on the band’s image look.

Beyond the Pines is an art project led by Matt Abad that publishes a series of art books showcasing beautiful landscapes from around the world while also highlighting local communities in need.

Vol. 2 was shot in six countries: Bali, Brazil, Philippines, Hawaii, Greece and Italy, and 50% of the proceeds from the digital and print art will go to the charity The Karmagawa Foundation, which helps plant trees, support education and provide food to hungry communities.

To celebrate the launch of the artbook, we will be holding a preview on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Matt Abbado will also be in attendance, so we hope you will take this opportunity to stop by.

*No reservations are required, so anyone can come along.
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BEYOND THE PINES presents Lost in Paradise
Vol.2 preview event

Date : October 6th FRI
Hours: 8pm - 11pm
Venue: TRUNK (HOTEL) CAT STREET
Address: 5-31 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Drink by: Don Londrés, Jägermeister
Music by : Alas, Franco, George2wasted
Hosted by: Masafumi Watanabe

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【ABOUT】

MAT ABAD

A fashion and advertising photographer, and co-founder of charity art projects 'KARMAGAWA', 'SAVE THE REEF' and 'BEYOND THE PINES', he is originally from the Philippines. At the age of 14, he became fascinated with the creativity of photography and discovered its unique style. Since then, he has continued to travel through his lens, and is passionate about charity projects and photography.

/ The Karmagawa Foundation
Founded by Matt Abad and businessman Timothy Sykes, the charity now has over 2 million social media followers and works with a wide range of charities to expand its reach.

Karmagawa literally means "doing good deeds (KARMA)" and is dedicated to giving back to society through a wide variety of organizations, including food banks like the Houston Food Bank and World Central Kitchen, school building organizations like Pencils of Promise, Cambodian Village Fund, and Bali Children's Project, and animal rescue organizations like Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Rancho Relaxo.
In just five years, Karmagawa has built 115 schools, libraries, and computer labs for underserved youth. It has also rescued thousands of animals around the world and provided over one million meals to families in need. It has raised over $8 million in total and produced documentaries about rhinos and coral reefs threatened by poaching. It is currently working on its third documentary about the importance of education.