KAWS “Passing Through” at the Standard NY
KAWS’ international touring sculpture, a massive Companion, reached it’s Summer home today – the Standard Hotel in New York City. “Passing Through” until October, 2011, the piece has previously enjoyed stints at the Aldrich Museum and in Hong Kong.
We were on hand to watch Mr. Donnelley install. Above is the Companion head still on the flat bed, just an indication of the sculpture’s scale.
Photography by Jacob Breinholt for Curated.
Much more after the jump.
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[...] After an original unveiling at Harbour City in Hong Kong, the KAWS Passing Through Companion can now be seen in New York’s Meat Packing District in front of the The Standard Hotel. The 16-foot statue is set amidst a busy urban setting which compliments the Companion’s body language of “shame.” The Companion will be on display in The Standard’s front plaza from June 8 through October 2011. See more photos here. [...]
[...] the hotel and people watched while enjoying our well-deserved summer treats, in the shadow of the newly installed KAWS sculpture. We highly recommend getting a scoop or two if you’re in the [...]