KAWS's First Exhibition in South Korea at Galerie Perrotin

The Companion meets Snoopy.

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New York-based artist and sculptor KAWS, Brian Donnelly, hosted his first solo exhibition in Galerie Perrotin, South Korea. The collection features abstract paintings and Pop Art style inspired by famed artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Ellsworth Kelly. KAWS showcased his works which blends together abstract and pop elements in a unique way. The highlights include a life-size sculpture of The Companion and painting of characters lost in a whirlwind. The exhibition is available for viewing until August 27.

Galerie Perrotin
1F 5 Palpan-Gil
Jongno-Gu, Seoul
South Korea

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