"PASS THE BLAME" KAWS x Mary Boone Gallery

     You could say that 2013 was the busiest year ever for KAWS as he continues to become a staple in American pop culture.  On the heals of him designing the set for the MTV Music Video awards, even the MTV Moonman got the KAWS treatment, he also had multiple solo exhibitions open at the same time. After a fantastic month long showing in Philly at PAFA, he had two shows in New York, one at Gallery Perrotin and the other at the Mary Boone Gallery.  The iconic XX and crossbones have been seen everywhere. 

     I took the opportunity to take the trip to see the latter since the main pieces of this exhibition were the 18 foot plus wooden statues of KAWS ever popular Companion characters.  The Mary Boone Gallery was a great setting for the three giant figures as the main room allowed natural light to highlight the characters and their size.  I went on the last day and the place was buzzing with fans of all ages snapping pictures of the fellas.  Thought it was neat to see little kids kind of playing amongst the feet of these characters as you wonder how they will remember these giants and art overall as they grow up. 

     I have to say seeing this in person were very impressive.  The smooth wood and details of the characters were beautiful as the two figures, one consoling the other is called "ALONG THE WAY".  The other individual figure is called "AT THIS TIME" as he hides his eyes from what he's already seen and doesn't want to see again.  There were also some paintings that were part of those show and they were highlighted in the room in the back of the gallery. 

     Enjoy the pics and definitely keep your eyes and ears open in 2014 to see where KAWS and his Companions will be showing up.  I'm sure he will continue his momentum and I completely recommend to see some of his work in person if you have the chance...his mediums and work is a lot of fun to enjoy.

A Boy Amongst Giants

More pictures after the jump...

RZA x Montreality

Montreality has the art of the interview down to a science or even better, mathematics.  Who better to represent those mathematics than the almighty RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan.  It's no secret that he's probably my all time favorite artist, hence my moniker and the love for the W for the past almost twenty years.  This interview gives tremendous insight as to why I'm a fan and a student of the Abbott.  You can also see why and how the brand is as relevant today as it was when it started in the early 90's and has influenced even todays biggest musical stars.  Drake, who is arguably music's most popular artist, has the Wu flag representing all over his latest album.  Goes to show that RZA's values and dedication to his art and product is as genuine as anything else and will last the generations.  Education, hard work, humility, and leadership are all virtues that man should live by and he's proof of that.  Enjoy the interview and remember, Wu-Tang is for the children and is Forever.