Atlanta’s Wish has gotten together with KAWS on a limited edition tee, featuring the instantly recognizable Companion figure that’s set to launch exclusively at Wish. The t-shirt releases ahead of the KAWS exhibition, “KAWS: Down Time,” opening February 18th at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and running through May 20th. Sponsored by Wish, the solo exhibit will feature a 22-foot-high mural created exclusively for the High that KAWS will finish over the course of a week in February. KAWS himself will also appear for a meet and greet for his t-shirt launch at Wish on February 10th at 6 pm.
Wish
447 Moreland Avenue | Map
Atlanta, GA 30307
TEL #: 404-880-0402
Release Date: February 10th, 2012 (Friday) | 6 pm
At the start of the year, we saw OriginalFake and fragment design team up to release the Girl Circle Pink T-Shirt. Here is the second installment from the Tokyo-based brands, and this time they have taken another piece of artwork from KAWS for their t-shirt graphic. The Girl Bending T-Shirt takes a similar route in terms of design, with the monochromatic artwork on the front and the fragment design lightning logo printed over it in blue. There will be limited quantities produced, and it will be sold exclusively at the OriginalFake store in Tokyo. The launch of the t-shirts will take place this Saturday, February 11th.
OriginalFake
5-3-25 Minami-Aoyama Oh Bldg. B1 FL | Map
Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-3499-3333
Usually the one avoiding the spotlight, the KAWS Partners statue marks the second time artist Brian Donnelly, aka KAWS, publicize himself as the subject of his work. In the likeness of bronze sculpture by Tom Otterness, the odd yet whimsical piece features Donnelly reaching skyward while his all-too-familiar caricature, Companion, evade in embarrassment. Like all other KAWS’s creations, there is something fantastical and strange about KAWS Partners. And while words can convey the theme behind the status, it can certainly be yours now as kawsone.com opens for sale at Noon EST.
Release Date: January 27th, 2012 (TODAY!) | Noon EST
OriginalFake and MEDICOM TOY are unveiling a very interesting project titled KAWS Partners. The usually reserved KAWS have been molded into a figure alongside his long time partner in crime, the Companion. Resembling a bronze statue, the miniature figures are set up on a circular base. KAWS is seen waving his hand but the Companion looks to be a little bit camera shy. OriginalFake is also launching some mens and ladies t-shirts featuring the same graphic on the front. All of the items will be dropping this Saturday, January 28th at OriginalFake store in Tokyo.
OriginalFake
5-3-25 Minami-Aoyama Oh Bldg. B1 FL | Map
Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-3499-3333
KAWS’ evolution from graffiti writer to full-fledged pop artist began with a key. Specifically, a skeleton key, presented by fellow graff artist Barry McGee, that opened the glass advertising boxes on New York City’s phone booths and bus stops. Soon, KAWS was defacing those ads with Xed out eyes and cartoon skulls, which eventually evolved into the creation of the Companion character. KAWS’ brand of cartoon iconography has since collided with actual cartoon icons, resulting in the “Joe KAWS” vinyl figure. The character re-emerges on a special limited edition coffee mug, packaged in a set of two by OriginalFake. Get them now from Canada’s HAVEN.
HAVEN Flagship
10528 108 Street NW | Map
Edmonton, AB Canada
In a simple, but universally-understood tribute to the winter season, OriginalFake released the Companion Snowman T-shirt this past weekend, featuring the original KAWS Companion character building a snowy self-portrait of himself. Coming in four colors – black, grey, red and white – this 100% cotton short-sleeve tee will be a nice addition to your cold-weather wardrobe. Head over to the OriginalFake online shop where you can pick one up…or two…or…
Considering the difficulties in locating this, or for that matter, any items from OriginalFake this side of the Pacific. Canadian retailer HAVEN saved you from the frustration and stress with the release of OriginalFake x Loopwheeler – Sweat Varisty Jacket. Made from the resilient Loopwheeler cotton jersey, the varsity jacket features a two-tone design of black sleeves and grey body. Embroidered with KAWS‘ Chum caricature on front and details like custom snap button, the perfect outerwear for Fall is now available at both HAVEN retail points and its online store. Hurry before they’re gone!
HAVEN Flagship
10528 108 Street NW | Map
Edmonton, AB Canada
HAVEN Select
7 Gaoler’s Mews | Map
Vancouver ON Canada
Spend this evening in the company of friendly caricature as British illustrator James Jarvis (of Amos Toys fame) host an autograph event at The Standard New York. Part of an ongoing program at the trendsetting hotel organized by fellow artist KAWS and Picturebox, Jarvis will premiere a new narrative titled “De Profundis” tonight, the first such project in the last 5 years. Along with the book’s release, Jarvis also decorated the Standard Shop with his distinctive, whimsical creatures. As with artists like Julia Chiang, Anthony Lister, Andrew Kuo, Ryan McGinness, KAWS and Jeff Canhammural before him, Jarvis mural will be on display from today to December 8th. In the meantime, be sure to stop by The Standard tonight for a rare meeting with the artist himself.
The Standard Shop – The Standard Hotel New York
442 West 13th Street | Map
New York, NY 10014
Event Date: November 10th, 2011 (Tonight!) | 6 pm – 8 pm
Exhibition Dates: November 10th, 2011 – December 8th, 2011
For a few, it was home. For many others, Japan’s odd mix of traditions and modernities served as their place of inspirations. So when pop artist Takashi Murakami started plans for his charity auction to benefit the ongoing recovery efforts from March’s devastating Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake, artists like Yoshitomo Nara, Cindy Sherman, KAWS, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and more jumped on the chance. Even gallerist Larry Gagosian and Christie’s auction house chairman Francois Pinault decided to pitch in.
After a 3-day long showing at Gagosian Gallery, the Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit Auction went underway this morning at Christie’s New York headquarters. With actor Ken Watanabe presiding, the 20 works of art sold briskly in the matter of few hours. By the time the final gravel fell, the auction generated a total of $8,756,100 million. What’s more, “KAWSBOB Enters The Strange Forest”, a 60-inch in diameter acrylic on canvas by artist KAWS, fetched a whopping price of $155,000! A additional $110,000 more than the highest estimate price and a new record price for the artist’s work. Congratulation to all who participated.
The OriginalFake x Peanuts Halloween collaboration t-shirt is now available. The shirt features Snoopy atop the Great Pumpkin character from the Peanuts comic strip, and KAWS has given the giant Jack O’ Lantern his signature X eyes. The Great Pumpkin was first introduced into the Peanuts strip in 1959, and has been a perennial pop culture Halloween favorite, after being featured in an iconic TV special. KAWS is obviously heavily influenced by American Cartoon design, and he has been working on several Charles Schulz-inspired projects lately, including the recent Joe Kaws Snoopy figure, in addition to the Peanuts 60 Years Tour shirt. The Halloween t-shirt is available in 3 colors (plus a V-neck women’s cut version) and features the KAWS/Charles Schulz art on the front, and the combined logos on the back. Available for 7,000JPY, only from OriginalFake. Obviously going to be a quick mover, so act fast if you want one. Check out images after the jump.
Okay boys and girls, “grease up” your fingers and Internet browsing aptitude. Artist KAWS website just announced release information in regards to the widely publicized “JOE KAWS” Snoopy Vinyl Figure. The beloved caricature by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz and re-done in KAWS’ fashion, the figurine will the available for purchase on www.kawsone.com tomorrow when the clock reaches high noon. Similar to all other KAWS and OriginalFake offerings, availability will be absurdly limited so set your browser bookmark at the ready.
Release Date: October 28th, 2011 (Tomorrow!) | Noon EST
Seven months have passed already since the tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit the Tohoku region of Japan on 3/11. Unfortunately, the catastrophic event have left many still homeless, all now are battling to rebuild their communities. At the same time, the region is fighting for some sort of normalcy after multiple failures at Fukushima nuclear power plant . In the hopes of bringing worldwide attention on the wounded country, Christie’s and Takashi Murakami, in conjunction with many generous artists, have initiated the Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit Auction, to be held on Wednesday, November, 9th at Christie’s New York.
Notable artists donating their impressive artworks include Takashi Murakami, KAWS, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Yoshitomo Nara, Zeng Fanzhi, Mark Grotjahn, Thomas Houseago, Friedrich Kunath, Mr., Gabriel Orozco, Anselm Reyle, Cindy Sherman, Aya Takano and Luc Tuymans. Preview of the auctioning pieces will be held at Gagosian Gallery from October 26th until 28th, for those interested to take part in the auction. Furthermore, Oscar-nominated actor Ken Watanabe will be officially opening the sale with a reading of a Japanese poem.
Christie’s
20 Rockefeller Plaza | Map
New York, NY 10020
Auction Date: November, 9th, 2011 (Wednesday)
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