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KAWS @ Honor Fraser Exhibition Teaser
July 28, 2011
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Offered up is a teaser of KAWS's upcoming return to Honor Fraser Gallery in Culver City (Los Angeles). Having caused mass lineups at the previous showing, this latest is sure to be a chaotic affair with KAWS's popularity growing even larger since then. No further details are...
KAWS x Hennessy V.S Cognac Launch Recap
July 27, 2011
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Earlier this month Hennessy held a special launch party for its new collaboration with KAWS on a limited edition V.S bottle. The event took place at New York's New Museum with a who's who of special guests in attendance, including a DJ session from the one and only Questlove...
KAWS x Hennessy V.S. Cognac Limited Edition Bottle
July 25, 2011
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New York-based artist KAWS needs little in the form of introduction around these circles. From an artist on the streets to full-fledged gallery showings and toys, KAWS's latest project involves the storied cognac producer, Hennessy. This artist collaboration features a...
Pirovino KAWS Collection
July 18, 2011
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Out of the slew of individuals who have experienced the comet-like ascent from street tagger to legitimate artist, few have garnered as much recognition as KAWS. Whether you love him or hate him, his iconic "X" motif and tendency of hijacking pop culture characters from...
OriginalFake 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
July 17, 2011
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OriginalFake's full 2011 fall/winter collection is finally up online and available through the brand's website. Spanning from cold-weather essentials such as a duffel coat, a varsity jacket and a parka to casual shirts and button-downs, and the always-necessary accessories...
OriginalFake “Pipo-kun” T-Shirt
July 11, 2011
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OriginalFake releases a new T-shirt featuring KAWS's take on Pipo-kun, the mascot of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, originally created in 1987. The shirt is offered in two different colorways, including yellow and grey, both on a white backdrop. Look for the tee...
KAWS & Erik Parker “Pretty on the Inside” Exhibition @ Paul Kasmin Gallery Recap
June 27, 2011
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Born in Germany, New York-based artist Erik Parker has teamed up with Brooklyn native KAWS for an exhibition at Chelsea's Paul Kasmin gallery. Parker's paintings, which often resemble drawings, serve as an excellent complement to KAWS's pop culture-inspired, vibrant...
KAWS x Wonderwall
June 23, 2011
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Founded in 2000 by Masamichi Katayama, architecture and design firm Wonderwall has become a formidable force in the global retail scene - designing spaces for A.P.C., Uniqlo, Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream, Nike and, most notably, lending BAPE stores their signature stark...
The Hundreds Homeys: Jon Halperin
June 18, 2011
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The Hundreds showcase the home of friend Jon Halperine, whose home effectively blurs the lines between a living arrangement and a museum. An unreal collection of art from many household names are both seen hanging from the walls and displayed behind glass. Definitely an...
KAWS “Passing Through” Companion x The Standard Photo Gallery
June 10, 2011
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On the heels of The Standard New York's recent unveiling of KAWS's Passing Through Companion, the hotelier has started an online gallery of people's experiences with the Companion. Not relegated to just the happenings of New York's showing, Aldrich and Hong Kong photos can...
REFLECTIONS: KAWS “A sweeter version of death…”
June 9, 2011
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KAWS speaks with the ongoing video series REFLECTIONS as he discusses about his past working in the streets. He goes onto talking about his interest in using advertising spaces which was less about having an anti-advertisement, but rather due to their prime real estate and...
KAWS Companion (Passing Through) @ The Standard New York
June 9, 2011
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After an original unveiling at Harbour City in Hong Kong followed by a trip to The Aldrich Contemporary, the KAWS Passing Through Companion finds yet another home outside The Standard New York. The 16-foot statue is set amidst a busy urban setting which compliments the...
The New York Times: “The KAWS Effect” Interview
June 7, 2011
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The New York Times' T Magazine recently caught up with Brian Donnelly, best known as KAWS, for an interview regarding his recent Companion move to The Standard New York as well as other details about his career as an artist and entrepreneur. Featured below are excerpts from...
KAWS Companion (Passing Through) @ The Standard New York Announcement
June 6, 2011
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The Standard New York brings Companion (Passing Through), a touring work by international artist KAWS, to New York’s Meatpacking District. The artist’s largest public art installation to date, Companion (Passing Through) will be on display in The Standard’s front plaza...
Karimoku x OriginalFake KAWS Companion Figure
May 27, 2011
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OriginalFake prepares for the release of their wooden KAWS Companion produced by storied Japanese wood furniture company Karimoku. Limited to only 100 signed units, the figure will see a release through the OriginalFake store in Tokyo on May 28, 2011. Price is set at...
