This new take on the 808’s And Heartbreak cover by world renowned graf artist KAWS is what you’ll see if you go to iTunes right now and preorderthe album.
This Is Sick...Graduation Had Artwork From Japanese Artist Takashi Murakami Now This Album 808's & Heartbreaks Gets A Very Needed Touch Up By Kaws, An Artist Out Of New Jersey Who Has Became One Of The Most Loved Artists Style Wise And Kaws Is Also The Creater & Designer Of OriginalFake.
Here’s a look into the EYESCREAM 2008 December Art Issue as it includes a feature with artist KAWS’ signature imagery such as the Bendy and Companion. The icons are interactively drawn with Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill Vol. 1). Check your local import bookstore for availability/ordering info
I hope I'm not the only person that realized that that's the crazy bitch from the movie "Shutter".
As KAWS’ gallery presence enjoys a steady increase, the Gering & López Gallery in New York is the latest to play host to the popular artist. Plying his trade over numerous mediums from sculptures and toys to canvasses and products, his exhibition features a mixture of many different styles. Some of his iconic trademarks are featured such as a massive CHUMS figure domineering over the room and further looks at recent magazine cover highlights to compliment his canvasses and quirky display of busts. The exhibition runs from now until December 23rd with the details below.
KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
730 Fifth Avenue
Between 56th and 57th Streets
New York, NY 10019
p: 646.336.7183
Photography: Devin Christopher
On Saturday, October 18th 2008, Nike Sportswear will release two Air Max sneakers created in partnership with OriginalFake. The iconic Air Max 90 and the Air Max 90 Current receive a technical update by OriginalFake and Nike Sportswear Design Director Jesse Leyva.
Featuring innovative 4-way stretch textiles, the two shoes take inspiration from ACG, Nike’s outdoor product line, creating “something with a trail running attitude, on an iconic footwear style” says Leyva. KAWS added, "I wanted to create a simple shoe that I could wear, with subtle design elements someone could enjoy on a more personal level."
The Air Max 90 and Air Max 90 Current created in partnership between ORIGINALFAKE and NIKE will be exclusively available on October 18th, 2008 at the following retailers:
Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer
21 Mercer
NY, NY
Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street
LA, CA
After much anticipation and uncertainty, Nike Sportswear has finally dropped the official word on the release of the KAWS/OriginalFake Nike Air Max Series. Two styles will release including a white style in the traditional Air Max 90 format and the Jesse Leyva created Air Max 90 Current (with its Free sole) in black. Much like how OriginalFake has incorporated selected elements of technical fabric into their apparel, these shoes itself feature 4-way stretch fabrics with inspirations derived from Nike ACG. According to KAWS, the design goal was “…to create a simple shoe that I could wear, with subtle design elements someone could enjoy on a more personal level.” The shoes release on October 18th, 2008 at only two locations nationwide, Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer and Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán.
Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer
21 Mercer
New York City, NY
Nike Sportswear at The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street
Los Angeles, LA
To coincide with the very recently previewed OriginalFake x Nike Air Max Series comes the preview of subsequent OriginalFake x Nike Sportswear items. T-shirts and hoodies look to be part of the set with more details to be revealed shortly we imagine.
Stealing the art worlds spotlight for a day, KAWS made his return to the formal gallery world with “Saturated”, taking place at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Miami. His acrylic based signature artwork received a warm welcome by fans and international collectors alike capturing the spirit of lovable characters Spongebob and The Smurfs. The show will remain open to the public until Noveber 15th, 2008. Check out pictures of the opening after the jump!
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
194 NW 30th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Photography: Devin Christopher
I'm a fan of KAWS except his predictable style is becoming a problem and is sort of making me more tired of seeing his new work than excited.
