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Is This the End of KAWS and OriginalFake?

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!!!UPDATE!!! 15 minutes ago, KAWS posted the ‘notorious’ coffin image to his Instagram account, along with an announcement definitively ending the OriginalFake brand. I’m not going to transcribe the “heartbroken” fans paying their “mad respects,” but here’s what KAWS wrote: … Continue reading

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Remember those KAWS 6-Foot Under Companions?

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As New York readies itself for KAWS overexposure, here’s an interesting afterthought on something Mr. Brian Donnelly didn’t want us to see–across the Atlantic Ocean in Berlin. Back in May, I posted 50+ photos from Selim Varol’s thrilling testament to … Continue reading

Posted in 3D, Art, Editorials, sculpture | 16 Comments

KAWS Blows Up (a Balloon and a Subway Car)

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The KAWS hype machine is about to get even more blown out of proportion. In just a few weeks, as Americans sit couched and catatonic from our ample Thanksgiving feasts, we’ll watch a giant KAWS companion float through New York. … Continue reading

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Kaws Branded Halloween Candies

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Kaws used his Instagram feed to drop news of his next release: branded candies for Halloween (above). The Kaws candy has already landed at Colette in Paris, but this isn’t the New York artist’s first venture into “edible art”. Remember … Continue reading

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Step Inside Selim Varol’s Massive Toy Art Collection [50+ Photos!]

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Viewing modern toy art in a museum/fine art gallery is an amazing experience. As LA’s Toy Art Gallery celebrates the 1st anniversary of its Melrose Ave showroom, and major cities around the world continue to recognize this developing genre (for instance, … Continue reading

Posted in 2D Art Shows, 3D, 3D Art Shows, Art, art multiples, Events, Features, sculpture, Toys, vinyl | 1 Comment

Million Dollar Listing: Hollywood Home Staged With Toy Art

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Head’s up, my lovely readers! Today I’ve got a real treat for you. As a member of both the liberal media elite and The Chosen Ones, I’m basically running Hollywood. Such privilege comes with its perks, and after plying a … Continue reading

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KAWS Companion: Resting Place Available Friday at 9AM PST/12PM EST

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The newest vinyl toy by KAWS is a Dissected Companion at rest. It will be available tomorrow, Friday August 24th at 9AM PST/12 PM EST from KAWSONE online. If your computer crashes and you miss it, hop a flight to Tokyo, Japan … Continue reading

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KAWS Companion Made out of Toilet Paper by Michael Lee Ford

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Michael Lee Ford is an outsider artist who uses paper pulp to make sculptures. He honed his skills while incarcerated in Texas. Ford served 21 years of the 35-year robbery sentence, and is now free and accepting commissions. He made this … Continue reading

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Friday 06-15-12 Instagram Roundup

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Welcome to the latest installment of the recurring Instagram Roundup. Every friday, I bring you art, toys, cats and propaganda from the IG universe. I had to skip a week while I was traveling, but hopefully this 50-pic strong Roundup will make … Continue reading

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Paint-by-Number KAWS

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KAWS has stepped up his Instagram game lately. The NY-based artist shared this process shot showing how he mixes and matches his colors. The end result can be seen below.

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