The enthusiasm for Kaws' presence in D.I. Yogyakarta, Indonesia was great. The character created by Brian Donnelly has many fans.
First announced on the @kaws, simultaneously 'Add this post to my story' so many passes on Instagram Written. Then the day after Independence Day, cyberspace was again "flooded" with posts of Kaws: Holiday at Prambanan Temple.
As Indonesians, we should all be proud.
Kaws Indonesia is present in one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site from August 19-31, 2023. Did you know that this is the 11th location the American artist has sent his characters on vacation?
Here, Written would like to tell you which ten locations Kaws has visited before. There's one spot which is often forgotten, You know!
10 Complete Destinations Kaws Series: Holiday
1. Soekchon Lake, Seoul, South Korea
Kaws: Holiday Korea
Kaws first debuted in 2018. The character named "Companion" is lying on the water of Soekchon Lake. The location of this lake is not so far from Lotte World Tower. Destinations in South Korea that are always visited by tourists.
Inflatable 28 meters long and 25 meters wide, it was also the first time Bryan placed his creation on water. This first location runs from July 19 - August 19, 2018. After that, the world tour Kaws: Holiday officially begins.
2. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei
After that, Kaws arrived in Taipei. At the beginning of the year, Kaws continued his vacation here. Starting from January 19-27, 2019. With a relaxed position, Kaws: Holiday visited Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.
Here, Companion who was sitting down arrived in a larger size, 36 meters to be exact.
3. Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
On her back enjoying the changing skies, Kaws: Holiday was plunged into Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. Adding one meter, it now measures Companion to 37 meters.
While on vacation in Hong Kong from March 22-31, 2019, Kaws: Holiday is part of the Hong Kong Art Basel.
In Hong Kong, sculpture This behemoth requires more teamwork than usual. Starting from Wanchai, the area in front of Tamar Park. Until finally arriving at the port center. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, the duration of Kaws: Holiday in Hong Kong had to end two days early.
Unofficial stop: Virginia Beach, United States
After Hong Kong, Kaws: Holiday visited a music festival as well. Not as long as usual, in Virginia Beach Companion was only present on April 28-30, 2019.
No less popular than the trip itself. His surprise appearance was a direct invitation from Pharell Williams. Who wouldn't want to be invited directly by the famous musician and originator of the festival?
Kaws: Holiday came on the second and final day of the festival. Like the festival goers In another, Kaws also sat on the beach with the Virginia Beach Pier in the background.
4. Fumotoppara Camping Ground in Shizuoka, Japan
Back to the agenda official-her. Japan is Kaws' fourth destination. What else is synonymous with Japan besides Mount Fuji?
Growing to 40 meters, Kaws: Holiday enjoys the camping in Shizouka. From July 18 - July 24, 2019 at Fumotoppara Camping Ground.
Before arriving at the camping site, the Kaws are "prepared" first at the parking lot. Brian's sketch shows how he felt about working on this fourth stop.
Together with the sponsor at the time, Herscel Suppy, 2,000 people were invited. campers to camp with Companion for an unforgettable one-night experience.
5. Outer space
The astronaut version of the Companion is back again. The design that was once used as a trophy MTV Video Music Awards 2013 in Brooklyn finally fulfilled his destiny. Taking to the skies.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Kaws Companion, Brian lived up to the name of his work in 2013, moonman. Using a balloon, Kaws: Holiday Space was flown as high as 41.5 km in the stratosphere.
Then return to Earth after enjoying holiday form zero gravity for two hours.
It takes place in 2020, a time when time seems to have stopped because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Brian said, "So many events were canceled this year. I wanted to create something that I could enjoy from home. I felt cooped up for the last few months so coming up with the idea of Kaws: Holiday Space felt like a free opportunity."
Kaws Holiday: Space took place on July 13, 2020 for a few hours only.
6. United Kingdom
Once "free" from the confinement of the pandemic, Kaws: Holiday takes another vacation in the United Kingdom. On May 16, 2021, to be precise.
This time, the 42-meter Kaws took a vacation with some passengers. Enjoying the beautiful green scenery in Bristol, United Kingdom. For this experience, Brian applied currency payment. cryptocurrency.
Are you afraid of heights? Follow what this character does! Closing both eyes.
7. Marina Bay, Singapore
With the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, Kaws comes to Singapore.
Running from November 13-21, 2021 at The Float @ Marina Bay. Kaws: Singapore Holiday to be artwork last at The Float before its renovation in 2022.
There are always challenges in a new country. In Singapore, opening day was forcibly closed due to a court order. According to the Ryan Foundation (an organization non-profit managed by Singaporean collectors) accused AllRightsReserved (ARR) of violating the rules, breaching confidentiality and intellectual property rights.
There was news that the Ryan Foundation had planned to bring Kaws: Holiday with ARR to Singapore in 2019. Hmm...
In addition, the placement of a 42-meter installation in floating stage The world's largest is claimed to be destructive.
All allegations are referred to as "baseless" by ARR representatives. The Hong Kong organizer also admitted that there was never a contract between the two parties. Finally, the installation of Kaws: Holiday reopened.
8. Changbaishan Luneng Resort, Changbai Mountain, China
Jilin Province, China is the eighth point of Kaws: Holiday. It took Brian two years to prepare for this stop located at an altitude of 2,750 meters feet.
On Mount Changbai, Brian presented two Companion. Kaws:Holiday China runs from January 6-16, 2022. Not only is it the main sponsor of this mountain stop, The North Face is also launching a collaboration collection with Kaws.
Interesting facts about its location. At the top of Changbai mountain is Tianshan Tianchi Lake. Tianchi means Heaven Lake. Crater lake located on the border of China and North Korea.
9. Melbourne, Australia
This is not the first time Kaws has visited Victoria, Australia. A few years ago, Brian had filled the National Gallery of Victoria with his characters.
Fast-forward On November 30, 2022, a 42-meter hot air balloon took off and lit up the blue sky of Melbourne. Again, just for one day.
Kaws' journey this year started at Albert Park Lake, then above Melbourne CBD. Kaws also took time to see the NGV again, Melbourne Arts Precinct, and then ended at the Yarra River.
10. Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
And finally Kaws: Holiday arrived in Indonesia. Prambanan Temple Complex, Yogyakarta to be more precise.
Running from August 18-31, 2023, this tenth location has Prambanan Temple as its backdrop. Precisely in the Brahma Temple area.
Here, Brian showcases his character Accomplice measuring 45 meters for the first time in six years! Previously, Kaws: Holiday came in the form of Companion (with various poses).
Previous, Accomplice only appeared in 2002 as part of the vinyl collection. In 2023, he was present at the UNESCO site World Heritage.
"Art possesses the magic to unite and inspire," said Brian Donnely at the opening ceremony of Kaws: Holiday ten.
Faithful to its organizers, every Kaws: Holiday always involves ARR.
Well, After knowing the ten (eleven, actually) locations of Kaws: Holiday before, did you realize that Kaws always comes with a bigger size than the previous one?
(Image courtesy of All Rights Reserved, Kaws, National Gallery of Victoria)
