KAWS

[svenman]

Nov 9, 2008 9:12:51 GMT -8 thewalrus said:

I went to this show before going to the Parla opening last night - the Kaws paintings were executed well but, the sculptures are definately a joke (imho). Also, I was in and out of there in 5 minutes flat - including the time I spent in the bathroom taking a piss. Overall, I wasn't impressed and won't be seeing anymore Kaws shows.

haha! love it.

[svenman]

... by the way, what did you think of the parla show?
i've read elsewhere that people were disappointed by both the space and the content, but would be interested to hear your views...

[thewalrus]

I fully loved the Parla show, Sven. It wasn't exactly a spiritual experience but, pretty darn close! I had never seen his work before in person - the layering is out of this world - just focusing my eyes on a few square inches of one of the canvases and I could literally get lost for what seemed like a very long time. Abstract art never really rang a chord with me until I saw his work (online and now in person) and I've got to say, if there is one and only one artist whose work I'd like to see hanging in my home - or anywhere for that matter, I'd at this point in my life, choose Parla's.

He was a real nice guy - signed a few books for me - I was one of the first people in there - overheard one woman say she has five commissioned paintings from Jose - all before he became as well known as he is now - I've got to say that had I seen his work years ago I wouldn't have hesitated to purchase as much and as many pieces as I could - regardless of the value of them now - they are mindblowing - at least my brain was expanded in directions I didn't know it could go without the aid of certain things....

I don't know why others may have not enjoyed the show but, it gets my seal of approval for sure. If you're in nyc, check it out -

[lordlupus]

Nov 8, 2008 22:29:30 GMT -8 lowpro said:

Did folks see this blasphemy? Ha. So awful! I'd love to know if anyone got conned into one. I'm sure there was an idiot or two with too much money.

Honestly I wish I am an idiot with too much money because I will definitely get one if I could. ;D

Kaws is a brand name with the midas touch now. I wonder how art history will view him in the future with his latest alliance with galleries.

[jujurocs]

KAWSONE.com has just been updated with new items including the KAWS Ashtray. $95 each. Here's the direct link:

www.kawsone.com/shop/104

[rhinomilk]

Nov 26, 2008 10:13:46 GMT -8 jujurocs said:

KAWSONE.com has just been updated with new items including the KAWS Ashtray. $95 each. Here's the direct link:

www.kawsone.com/shop/104

think it was updated sometime late last week. was thinking about getting a chum shirt.. but sold out already. oh well

[sleepboy]

Commission piece for Nigo. Pretty damn large.

[rhinomilk]

that piece is awesome. i wish i was ridiculously rich sometimes

[rhinomilk]

check out some progress shots i found on Flickr

www.flickr.com/photos/34081791@N06/

although they look like someone snuck in the studio and took some pics with their phone

[xpc]

Feb 10, 2009 9:29:28 GMT -8 rhinomilk said:

that piece is awesome. i wish i was ridiculously rich sometimes

Sometimes? ;D

Cheers for link.

[kidrobotct]

managed to check out the KAWS exhibit while out in LA.

picasaweb.google.com/jeffreylhong/224KAWS#

[sleepboy]

Dissected Bearbricks on Kawsone in about 5 mins!

[evilchoy]

any luck?
1000% sold out

all three sold out in around 16 minutes

[devours]

Complete bummer, I was out and missed the sale. Would have loved the 1000%.

[sleepboy]

Got the 400% but missed the 1000% as well.

[juggernut3]

Got the 400%... missed the 1000%... anyone get the confimation?I didn't get one.

[amin]

What's a 400% or 1000%?

[highbrow]

Had the 1000 in my cart guy at my store had same, by the time input info it was soldout, how can someone be so fast, was able to land the 400 and hopefully the 1000 will come from the good people at ebay ( my first kawspurchase )

[rhinomilk]

Mar 6, 2009 11:50:24 GMT -8 @amin said:

What's a 400% or 1000%?

refers to the size of the bearbrick
100%= 2-3/4"
400%= 11"
1000%= 29"

assuming there are no refund emails to go around... i scored one. very excited about that! i wish i had bought a 4ft 5YL when they were released, but I passed due to the enormous size (& was worried what i to do if i had buyers remorse).. would be so cool to own

[highbrow]

Sadly had to go to another outlet to get the 1000percent, but I got it so set is complete, paid more then retail but less then ebay

[kidrobotct]

don't know if people saw this yet but apparently Lance Armstrong's Livestrong is teaming up with artists for sneakers, bikes, and posters. Kaws adds his touch to a bike

[juggernut3]

Hey, those pictures are actually shot by forum member: StephenW...

See the kick-arse article, pics, and video he did here: arrestedmotion.com/2009/03/lance-armstrong-x-nike-sportswear-stages-touring-art-exhibition-livestrong-lance-armstrong-foundation/

[ricosg11]

anyone know how many 1000% are out there?

[sleepboy]

Mar 9, 2009 8:31:21 GMT -8 ricosg11 said:

anyone know how many 1000% are out there?

rumor is a run of 100.

[ricosg11]

seems kinda low, hense my curiosity. Heard that as well though.