Tobi187
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by Tobi187 on Oct 3, 2019 16:45:13 GMT 1,
American street artist KAWS is facing backlash in China after a painting depicting Chairman Mao (Mao Zedong) was listed for auction at Sothebyโs Hong Kong, Sing Tao Daily reports.
The signed artwork is named โUNTITLED,โ dates back to 2002, and is a linen-mounted acrylic painting of what seems to be an official poster of Zedong enhanced with typical KAWS companion features. The artwork has since been taken down from Sothebys auction site but you can still see the image over at Mutual Art. It was originally scheduled for auction on October 7 and was expected to reach between 620,000 and 950,000 Hong Kong Dollars ($79,000 โ $121,000 approximately).
The controversy began when publication 2CCM published an article about the auction, which, (perhaps coincidentally) was scheduled to launch one week after the 70th anniversary of Peopleโs Republic of China, which was lead by Zedong and first officially celebrated in Beijing on October 1, 1949. Since news of the auction spread, Instagram has been flooded with negative comments aimed at KAWS, accusing the artist of insulting China and its people.
Some people have even taken to platforms like Instagram and Weibo to share videos of them burning KAWS products in protest against the auction.
In response, Uniqlo China has reportedly removed all KAWS products from its online store, as has Chinaโs biggest resale platform, Poizon.
Highsnobiety has reached out to Sothebys Hong Kong and New York for comment. Updates to follow.
On this weekโs episode of The Dropcast, we are joined by the Patta dons Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt, who are marking the Dutch brandโs 15th anniversary with historical milestones.
Source: www.highsnobiety.com/p/kaws-china-backlash-chairman-mao/ www.artnews.com/2019/10/02/kaws-mao-zedong-controversy/
American street artist KAWS is facing backlash in China after a painting depicting Chairman Mao (Mao Zedong) was listed for auction at Sothebyโs Hong Kong, Sing Tao Daily reports. The signed artwork is named โUNTITLED,โ dates back to 2002, and is a linen-mounted acrylic painting of what seems to be an official poster of Zedong enhanced with typical KAWS companion features. The artwork has since been taken down from Sothebys auction site but you can still see the image over at Mutual Art. It was originally scheduled for auction on October 7 and was expected to reach between 620,000 and 950,000 Hong Kong Dollars ($79,000 โ $121,000 approximately). The controversy began when publication 2CCM published an article about the auction, which, (perhaps coincidentally) was scheduled to launch one week after the 70th anniversary of Peopleโs Republic of China, which was lead by Zedong and first officially celebrated in Beijing on October 1, 1949. Since news of the auction spread, Instagram has been flooded with negative comments aimed at KAWS, accusing the artist of insulting China and its people. Some people have even taken to platforms like Instagram and Weibo to share videos of them burning KAWS products in protest against the auction. In response, Uniqlo China has reportedly removed all KAWS products from its online store, as has Chinaโs biggest resale platform, Poizon. Highsnobiety has reached out to Sothebys Hong Kong and New York for comment. Updates to follow. On this weekโs episode of The Dropcast, we are joined by the Patta dons Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt, who are marking the Dutch brandโs 15th anniversary with historical milestones. Source: www.highsnobiety.com/p/kaws-china-backlash-chairman-mao/www.artnews.com/2019/10/02/kaws-mao-zedong-controversy/
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beicoblack
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by beicoblack on Oct 3, 2019 16:50:16 GMT 1, Very good that Uniqlo removed the sold out line from their stores in China
Very good that Uniqlo removed the sold out line from their stores in China
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irl1
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by irl1 on Oct 3, 2019 16:54:56 GMT 1, Oh dear talk about bloomers.
Oh dear talk about bloomers.
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bonesy
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by bonesy on Oct 3, 2019 18:42:17 GMT 1, Very good that Uniqlo removed the sold out line from their stores in China Especially since he said this was his last project with them.
Very good that Uniqlo removed the sold out line from their stores in China Especially since he said this was his last project with them.
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mrred11
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by mrred11 on Oct 3, 2019 20:14:34 GMT 1, they burned a $12 shirt in protest. lol
they burned a $12 shirt in protest. lol
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Express Post
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by Express Post on Oct 3, 2019 23:57:23 GMT 1, He made Mao look like Krusty the Clown. Tread carefully when dealing in Mao. The Chinese get sensitive like Abigail Mac's clit.
He made Mao look like Krusty the Clown. Tread carefully when dealing in Mao. The Chinese get sensitive like Abigail Mac's clit.
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mrred11
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by mrred11 on Oct 4, 2019 5:45:54 GMT 1, so they just found out about this today?? This is a old painting to my understanding. Smells Fishy
so they just found out about this today?? This is a old painting to my understanding. Smells Fishy
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sgolby
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by sgolby on Oct 4, 2019 5:48:02 GMT 1, so they just found out about this today?? This is a old painting to my understanding. Smells Fishy
Old, but in a private collection, so hidden. It was up for auction in HK i believe. I may be wrong, and that started the furor.
so they just found out about this today?? This is a old painting to my understanding. Smells Fishy Old, but in a private collection, so hidden. It was up for auction in HK i believe. I may be wrong, and that started the furor.
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sfnyc
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by sfnyc on Oct 4, 2019 6:53:44 GMT 1, Weird how they get offended about a mass murderer that killed more of their own people than the Japanese
Weird how they get offended about a mass murderer that killed more of their own people than the Japanese
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Balboa
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KAWS Faces Backlash In China, by Balboa on Oct 4, 2019 6:53:47 GMT 1, Letโs hope the donโt see โGolf Saleโ then.
Letโs hope the donโt see โGolf Saleโ then.
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