KAWS Warhol: A Unique Collaboration Between Two Icons

Presented by UNIQLO

Exhibition Opens May 18th, 2024 at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh

WEB UNIQLO is the Presenting Sponsor for the global run of KAWS Warhol, a unique collaboration between Andy Warhol, a seminal figure in 20th-century art, and KAWS, a leading artist in contemporary art. The exhibition opened on May 18th, 2024, at The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The exhibition features over 100 works by the two artists, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. It explores the ways in which the two artists have influenced each other's work and the broader art world.

In addition to the exhibition, UNIQLO is also releasing a limited-edition collection of KAWS-designed UTs (t-shirts). The collection will be available at UNIQLO stores worldwide and online.

About the Artists

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the pop art movement. He is best known for his silkscreen paintings of famous celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Mao Zedong.

Warhol's work often explored the relationship between art and commerce, and he was one of the first artists to use mass-produced imagery in his work.

KAWS

KAWS is a contemporary artist who is known for his playful and subversive work. He often uses popular culture imagery, such as cartoon characters and toys, in his paintings, sculptures, and street art.

KAWS's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he has collaborated with brands such as Nike, Supreme, and Uniqlo.

The Exhibition

The KAWS Warhol exhibition is divided into four sections:

• Warhol's Influence on KAWS
• KAWS's Influence on Warhol
• Collaborations Between the Two Artists
• The Legacy of Warhol and KAWS

The exhibition features a wide range of works by the two artists, including some of their most iconic pieces.

The UNIQLO Collaboration

UNIQLO is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the KAWS Warhol exhibition. In addition to the exhibition, UNIQLO is also releasing a limited-edition collection of KAWS-designed UTs (t-shirts).

The collection features a range of designs, including some of KAWS's most popular characters, such as COMPANION and BFF.

The UNIQLO x KAWS UT collection will be available at UNIQLO stores worldwide and online.

Conclusion

The KAWS Warhol exhibition is a unique opportunity to see the work of two of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition explores the ways in which the two artists have influenced each other's work and the broader art world.

UNIQLO is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the KAWS Warhol exhibition and to offer a limited-edition collection of KAWS-designed UTs.