KAWS 'SMALL LIE' Companion Sculpture Officially Unveiled in Qatar

As part of the Qatar Museums’ permanent collection.

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This past February, KAWS teased images on Instagram spotlighting his latest and perhaps one of the largest SMALL LIE Companion sculptures he’s ever created. As part of the Qatar Museums’ permanent collection, the figure presumably stands over 30-feet-tall and is crafted out of premium hardwood. It bears the same pose and stylization as the three collectible figures that KAWS released last December. You can check it out in person at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar.

Check out the official unveiling and learn more about the permanent collection by visiting Qatar Museums’ official website. Not long ago, KAWS previewed a never-before-seen BFF vinyl figure in a pink colorway.

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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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