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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 20, 2019 18:38:21 GMT 1, Just read all of this and figured I would share. Given NGV"s history of releasing stunning and stunningly expensive limited Editions, I am going to be following this one closely...
KAWS
COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS
Brian Donnelly (born 1974), aka KAWS, is one of the most prominent and prolific artists of his generation. His body of work straddles the worlds of art and design to include paintings, murals, large-scale sculptures, street and public art, and graphic and product design. His work is infused with humour, humanity and affection for our times. Admired for his larger-than-life sculptures and colour-filled paintings, KAWS’s cast of hybrid cartoon and human characters are drawn from pop-culture animations and form a distinctive artistic vocabulary.
The exhibition title KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness foregrounds the emotional content of the artist’s work. Through his works KAWS celebrates generosity, support for others and the deep need we have for companionship. KAWS represents someone who is very much of our time in terms of working across contexts and in hybrid and collaborative ways, and his work presents an antidote or rejoinder to the increasingly toxic nature of public discourse and social media, and division within and across societies. He reminds us we need one another and that life should be lived as compassionately as possible to combat this ‘Age of Loneliness’, in the face of fear and hatred.
KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness is a major contribution to the growing international reputation of this contemporary artist. It follows KAWS’s recent solo presentations at Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (2016), the Yuz Museum Shanghai and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2017) and the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation (2019). This exhibition introduces audiences to the full range of KAWS’s artistic output, including a newly commissioned monumental sculpture (his largest bronze sculpture to date), paintings reworking pop-culture figures and an impressive collection of human-scale sculptural figures. KAWS’s collaborations with other artists and major brands and his own products will also be explored.
An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice.
NGV International
Ground Level
20 Sep 19 – 13 Apr 20
Open 10am–5pm daily
KAWS: PLAYTIME
As part of KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness, KAWS has created a playful exhibition for children that illuminates the artist’s methods of working and creative approaches to imagery sourced from popular culture, toy production and collectables. The exhibition design features references to KAWS’s character BFF, including his trademark criss-cross eyes and plush royal blue fur.
KAWS: Playtime is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, The Fox Family Foundation, The Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations, The Neilson Foundation and Official Supplier, Canson Australia.
Free entry
NGV International
Ground Level
20 Sep 19 – 13 Apr 20
Open 10am–5pm daily
Just read all of this and figured I would share. Given NGV"s history of releasing stunning and stunningly expensive limited Editions, I am going to be following this one closely... KAWS COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS Brian Donnelly (born 1974), aka KAWS, is one of the most prominent and prolific artists of his generation. His body of work straddles the worlds of art and design to include paintings, murals, large-scale sculptures, street and public art, and graphic and product design. His work is infused with humour, humanity and affection for our times. Admired for his larger-than-life sculptures and colour-filled paintings, KAWS’s cast of hybrid cartoon and human characters are drawn from pop-culture animations and form a distinctive artistic vocabulary. The exhibition title KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness foregrounds the emotional content of the artist’s work. Through his works KAWS celebrates generosity, support for others and the deep need we have for companionship. KAWS represents someone who is very much of our time in terms of working across contexts and in hybrid and collaborative ways, and his work presents an antidote or rejoinder to the increasingly toxic nature of public discourse and social media, and division within and across societies. He reminds us we need one another and that life should be lived as compassionately as possible to combat this ‘Age of Loneliness’, in the face of fear and hatred. KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness is a major contribution to the growing international reputation of this contemporary artist. It follows KAWS’s recent solo presentations at Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (2016), the Yuz Museum Shanghai and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (2017) and the Hong Kong Contemporary Art Foundation (2019). This exhibition introduces audiences to the full range of KAWS’s artistic output, including a newly commissioned monumental sculpture (his largest bronze sculpture to date), paintings reworking pop-culture figures and an impressive collection of human-scale sculptural figures. KAWS’s collaborations with other artists and major brands and his own products will also be explored. An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. NGV International Ground Level 20 Sep 19 – 13 Apr 20 Open 10am–5pm daily KAWS: PLAYTIME As part of KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness, KAWS has created a playful exhibition for children that illuminates the artist’s methods of working and creative approaches to imagery sourced from popular culture, toy production and collectables. The exhibition design features references to KAWS’s character BFF, including his trademark criss-cross eyes and plush royal blue fur. KAWS: Playtime is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, The Fox Family Foundation, The Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations, The Neilson Foundation and Official Supplier, Canson Australia. Free entry NGV International Ground Level 20 Sep 19 – 13 Apr 20 Open 10am–5pm daily |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 20, 2019 18:51:16 GMT 1, also...
An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice.
which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort.
also...
An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice.
which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Express Post on Aug 20, 2019 18:58:35 GMT 1, They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage.
If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy.
No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time.
also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort.
They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 20, 2019 19:00:39 GMT 1, They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort.
They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort. Best news I have heard all day! |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Smokeidaeye on Aug 20, 2019 19:17:32 GMT 1, They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort.
I already have my bot lined up outside of the museum store. 
They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. also... An accompanying publication features specially commissioned texts, and documents the breadth of KAWS’s artistic and design practice. which leads me to think it will be something more like a collectors edition including a catalog the above and perhaps a print or figure of some sort. I already have my bot lined up outside of the museum store. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Someones Brain on Aug 20, 2019 20:02:13 GMT 1, They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. I already have my bot lined up outside of the museum store.
I just arrived. 12 people and 1 bot in line already.
They have a history of releasing ngv editions in-store only. Then what doesn't sell after a month makes it to their webpage. If people are interested, you should probably book a flight, or arrange for a proxy. No amount of bots or f5ing can help this time. I already have my bot lined up outside of the museum store. I just arrived. 12 people and 1 bot in line already. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 20, 2019 20:06:43 GMT 1, Someones Brain That's a pretty good ratio!
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by cest on Aug 20, 2019 20:44:40 GMT 1, proxy
proxy
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sufsean on Aug 20, 2019 21:16:10 GMT 1, Ditto....cest, let's go halfsies on proxies.
Ditto....cest, let's go halfsies on proxies. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Poster Bob on Aug 20, 2019 21:40:18 GMT 1, If you think you're going to find a good-hearted soul to help you make a ton of money flipping something instead of making said money by flipping something himself, you're out of your goddamn mind.
If you think you're going to find a good-hearted soul to help you make a ton of money flipping something instead of making said money by flipping something himself, you're out of your goddamn mind.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 29, 2019 16:39:00 GMT 1, So as of now they will be releasing the all black vinyl version of his sculpture titled GONE, in an open edition, on September 20th.
Is it KAWS take on the Michelangelo’s Pieta??
So as of now they will be releasing the all black vinyl version of his sculpture titled GONE, in an open edition, on September 20th. Is it KAWS take on the Michelangelo’s Pieta?? |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Happy Shopper on Aug 29, 2019 16:46:53 GMT 1, There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions.
Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion.
There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions.
Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 29, 2019 16:48:53 GMT 1, There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions. Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion.
Where happy?
There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions. Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion. Where happy? |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Happy Shopper on Aug 29, 2019 17:34:02 GMT 1, There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions. Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion. Where happy?
Various facebook groups.
Some pics might be bootlegs... but they look spot on, so I assume they're real.
Brown Companion with Blue BFF and Grey Companion with Pink BFF
There's pictures online of all 3 colour versions. Odd on the black version that eyes are black, and not yellow like every other black companion. Where happy? Various facebook groups. Some pics might be bootlegs... but they look spot on, so I assume they're real. Brown Companion with Blue BFF and Grey Companion with Pink BFF |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by sgolby on Aug 29, 2019 18:38:36 GMT 1, Oh wow, ok Happy Shopper let’s see how those will release. I assume a different one will be on kaws’s website.
Oh wow, ok Happy Shopper let’s see how those will release. I assume a different one will be on kaws’s website. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by blerd on Aug 29, 2019 21:32:29 GMT 1, One of those has the yellow eyes.
One of those has the yellow eyes. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by brazzy on Aug 30, 2019 21:09:05 GMT 1, One of those has the yellow eyes.
One of those has the yellow eyes. Maybe the ones going up on KAWSone are different from the ones being sold at the museum. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by london on Sept 19, 2019 10:37:40 GMT 1, guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale?
guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale?
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by kwatis on Sept 19, 2019 10:50:10 GMT 1, guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale?
10 print set edition of 100 and $75,000 is the rumor. Waiting for confirmation
guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale? 10 print set edition of 100 and $75,000 is the rumor. Waiting for confirmation |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by cest on Sept 19, 2019 12:09:31 GMT 1, Prints look dope. Let me know if anyone gets a set and is spitting
Prints look dope. Let me know if anyone gets a set and is spitting
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Poster Bob on Sept 19, 2019 12:23:50 GMT 1, The price quoted is for the first tier.
The price quoted is for the first tier.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by bjoern on Sept 19, 2019 12:28:15 GMT 1, if somebody wants to split a set - count me in 
if somebody wants to split a set - count me in |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Sept 19, 2019 12:29:58 GMT 1, if somebody wants to split a set - count me in
And me
if somebody wants to split a set - count me in And me |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Happy Shopper on Sept 19, 2019 12:33:58 GMT 1, guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale? 10 print set edition of 100 and $75,000 is the rumor. Waiting for confirmation
Another set of 10 x 100 !! Knocking them out isn't he!
US or AUS $ ?
guys there seems to be a print set in the store??? any one have info on this? is it for sale? 10 print set edition of 100 and $75,000 is the rumor. Waiting for confirmation Another set of 10 x 100 !! Knocking them out isn't he! US or AUS $ ? |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Sept 19, 2019 12:50:29 GMT 1, I’ll go in on a set as well. Pm if there is a group that wants to try.
I’ll go in on a set as well. Pm if there is a group that wants to try.
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