The 37-meter-long KAWS: HOLIDAY is coming to Hong Kong, following its previous stops in Taipei and Seoul. It will be set up in Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, near the Central Harbourfront, from 22 to 31 March 2019.
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Hong Kong Stop
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Hong Kong Stop
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Hong Kong Stop
The Asia tour for the inflatable version of American street artist KAWS’ iconic character Companion kicked off last year with the first two stops in the Seokchon Lake in Seoul, and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei.
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Taipei Stop
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Taipei Stop
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Seoul Stop
The upcoming viewing in Hong Kong marks its third stop of the Asia tour. Measuring 37-meter-long, the inflatable sculpture in a relaxed, reclined position to be featured in the Hong Kong stop is the largest sculptural endeavour by KAWS to date, bigger than the 28-meter-long one in Seoul and the 36-meter-long one in Taipei.
Like its previous stops in Seoul and Taipei, the exhibition will present exclusive merchandise for the Hong Kong stop. Limited-edition collectibles include T-shirt, tote bag, cushion and a 170cm floating bed.
"Hong Kong Stop” floating bed｜HK$950
"Hong Kong Stop” bath toy｜HK$1,200
"Hong Kong Stop” T-shirt｜HK$390
"Hong Kong Stop” tote bag｜HK$390
"Hong Kong Stop” cushion｜HK$790
The event coincides with a series of exciting line-up for the Arts Month in Hong Kong this March. Other amazing events for KAWS super fan include KAWS: ALONG THE WAY in PMQ Central, which brings a rich array of sculptures, paintings, furniture and design figures. The solo show will be held from 29 March to 1 April 2019.
Concurrently, Sotheby’s Hong Kong teams up with Japanese entrepreneur NIGO to present over 30 artworks and collectibles from his personal collection including artworks by KAWS. Highlights include a set of five figures produced in 2002 by OriginalFake, Bapesta FS-029 KAWS Chompers and The KAWS Album. The viewing will take place in Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre from 29 March - 1 April 2019.
*More details about NIGO sales here: NIGO Comes Back to Sotheby’s with Another Sale from His Personal Art Collection
Don’t forget to save the dates if you want to see all three KAWS exhibitions in Hong Kong!
NIGO comes back to Sotheby’s with another curated sale from his personal art collection
KAWS: ALONG THE WAY will be on display in PMQ Hong Kong
KAWS:HOLIDAY｜Hong Kong Stop
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Period: 22 - 31 March 2019