‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ lands in Taipei
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After KAWS announced that a massive 36-meter-long COMPANION piece would be making its debut in Taipei, the collaborative project with creative studio AllRightsReserved has finally been revealed to the public. The largest sculptural work by the artist to date, KAWS:HOLIDAY depicts the recognizable COMPANION character in a seated position, overlooking Liberty Square in front of the famed Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
Teaming up with Singaporean singer JJ Lin’s JFJ Productions, the exhibition kicked off with a grand opening event Friday evening, coupled with an exclusive merch release.
The items include a range of vinyl figurines, ceramic plates, tees and tote bags that are available online and offline at the exhibition’s pop up shop.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the KAWS:HOLIDAY exhibition showing?
What is the KAWS:HOLIDAY exhibition showing?
The exhibition features a 36-meter-long sculpture of the COMPANION character by KAWS, which is the artist's largest sculptural work to date. It depicts the figure in a seated position, overlooking Liberty Square.
Q.Which organisations collaborated to bring this project to Taipei?
Which organisations collaborated to bring this project to Taipei?
The KAWS:HOLIDAY project is a collaboration between the artist KAWS and creative studio AllRightsReserved. JFJ Productions, owned by Singaporean singer JJ Lin, also teamed up for the exhibition.
Q.What merchandise can visitors purchase at the event?
What merchandise can visitors purchase at the event?
Exclusive merchandise is available, including vinyl figurines, ceramic plates, tees and tote bags. These items can be purchased both online and offline at the exhibition's pop-up shop.
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