KAWS Teases New 'CLEAN SLATE' Companion Figure

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This past Monday, KAWS went on Instagram to tease a new Companion figure that is essentially a smaller-scaled version of his large-scale CLEAN SLATE sculpture currently on display at Phillips’ Plaza in New York City. Although an official release is currently in speculation, the Brooklyn-based artist shared another post this Tuesday, showcasing the figure and its graphics-adorned packaging during a studio visit with A$AP Ferg and pop expressionist painter, Jay West.

The collectible features a Companion carrying two smaller Companions in KAWS’ signature grey tones. If you’ve seen these figures pop up before — perhaps as early as 2014 — you may have mistaken them as official releases when they are unfortunately fake copies. Stay tuned for updates such as edition size and pricing.

View the teasers below. In case you missed it, KAWS was recently spotlighted in Juxtapoz’s 25th-anniversary issue.

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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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