Kaws (1974) - Holiday Korea

Here is the iconic work “Holiday Korea Bath Brown” by Kaws, in brown. The piece features the artist’s flagship character “Companion,” lying on its back. Beautiful finish in painted vinyl. Kaws Holiday Korea Vinyl 22 x 20 x 6 cm Limited edition Sold out Print on thick board and certificate Accompanied by its original box. The KAWS:HOLIDAY KOREA exhibition took place from July 19 to August 19, 2018 on Seokchon Lake in Seoul, South Korea. • The main work: A giant 28-meter-long inflatable sculpture representing the artist’s iconic Companion lying on its back facing the sky. • The project: Designed to promote calm and relaxation, it was produced in collaboration with the creative studio AllRightsReserved. KAWS (real name Brian Donnelly) is an American artist, painter, sculptor and designer born November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Biography and origins • Beginnings in graffiti: He started his career in the 1990s making street art in New York, altering advertising posters in bus shelters and phone booths (subvertising). • Education: He earned a BA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1996. Artistic universe and characters • Distinctive signs: His works are characterized by characters with cross-shaped eyes (XX), pirate skulls, and pop culture influences. • Recurring icons: He created or revisited cult characters such as Companion, Chum, BFF, Accomplice, as well as parodies of comic strip icons and animated series (The Simpsons, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Smurfs). • Art Toys and sculptures: A pioneer in the crossover between contemporary art and urban culture, he develops his creations into vinyl figures, art toys and monumental sculptures exhibited worldwide. Collaborations and recognition • Fashion and brands: He has collaborated with numerous prestigious brands such as Dior, Uniqlo, Supreme, Vans or Bearbrick, and founded his own brand, OriginalFake. • Art market: His works have reached multi-million-dollar records at the major international auction houses (Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Phillips). KAWS is a globally recognized street artist, part of the same movement as Banksy, Arsham, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Obey Shepard Fairey, Mr Brainwash, Seth, Add Fuel, JonOne, Zevs, Invader, Dface and many others.

Estimation:€400

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