From August 20th to October 25th, Gallery Talk on August 21st (Wednesday) at 3:00 PM,
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(Photo=Provided by ART SPACE Y), ‘\ufeffART SPACE Y presents the works of the iconic contemporary artist KAWS as its first exhibition.’,
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, ‘ART SPACE Y selected KAWS as the opening exhibition artist, recognizing his special value as an artist who not only broke down the boundaries between popular culture and art, but also opened a window for communication between the public and pop art, causing a significant impact in the art world.’,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘This special exhibition, ‘In the Eyes of KAWS: Special Exhibition’, includes a variety of KAWS’s works and merchandise, such as the limited edition ‘FACE-DOWN COMPANION’ produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the debut of the ‘COMPANION’ character in 2020, as well as KAWS’s representative ‘COMPANION’ series and his painting work ‘BLACKOUT’.’,
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, ‘What makes this exhibition special is the attempt to showcase KAWS’s works and merchandise in a completely different layout and perspective, providing viewers with an opportunity to appreciate his works in a new visual experience that cannot be seen elsewhere at other exhibitions or fairs. Visitors will be able to explore KAWS’s highly delicate and original artistic world more deeply through this new visual experience.’,
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, ‘The works of KAWS, which are gaining even more attention as the opening special exhibition of ART SPACE Y, are characterized by bold lines, vivid and original colors, and repetitive motifs. The artist emphasizes key values such as freedom, happiness, family, communication, and friendship through his works, stressing the importance of ‘rest’ as a necessary friend for the solitude of modern individuals.’,
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, ‘One of the first characters created by KAWS that can be seen in this exhibition, ‘COMPANION’, features a skull and crossbones head, as well as the artist’s signature motif of ‘X’ eyes. It first appeared in graffiti tags inspired by Mickey Mouse on a Marlboro advertisement billboard in 1996. The transformation of this character has led KAWS’s global appeal and gained great popularity in the international art scene.’,
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, ‘ MobileAdNew center ‘, ‘Additionally, the painting work ‘BLACKOUT’ maintains a bright color palette while incorporating abstract compositions with metaphorical elements such as traps, paths, bridges, and boundaries, reflecting his fundamental interest in dichotomies within and outside society. Particularly, by combining KAWS’s distinctive vibrant colors and abstract forms, this work expresses inner emotions experienced in contemporary society.’,
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, ‘An official from ART SPACE Y stated, “KAWS’s popularity is remarkable enough for overseas famous artists such as Justin Bieber and Pharrell Williams, as well as K-POP artists like BTS, HyunA, and Song Minho, to collect his works.” The official added, “Through this exhibition, we will shed light on how KAWS’s works reinterpret contemporary society and popular culture in various ways, providing an opportunity to vividly experience his creative vision that transcends the boundaries between art and life.”‘,
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, ‘Meanwhile, ‘In the Eyes of KAWS: Special Exhibition’ will be held at ART SPACE Y located at B2, 621-22 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul from August 20th to October 25th. On the 20th, a VIP invitation program consisting of exhibition guidance and catering will be held, and on the 21st at 3:00 PM, a gallery talk will be available for attendees.\n’