A Look Inside Carhartt WIP & Michael Lau's "PLAYWORK" Exhibition

Boasting 33 unique pieces.

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Earlier this March, Michael Lau joined forces with Carhartt WIP to create a bevy of urban vinyl toys under a series titled Gardner. Now, the acclaimed Hong Kong-based artist is teaming up once again with the workwear stalwart on a new exhibition called “PLAYWORK.” The presentation made especially for Art Basel Hong Kong 2017 features a total of 33 pieces that draw heavy influences from street and skate culture. Paintings, figurines and accompanying tees are now available to peruse and purchase at I.T HYSAN ONE at Causeway Bay.

Check out the gallery above and find the address to the exhibit below. The show is slated to conclude on April 12.

I.T HYSAN ONE

B2 & 1/F, 1 Hysan Ave
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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