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KAWS — Companion vs Pikachu
KAWS

Companion vs Pikachu

2002

This rare 2002 screenprint presents KAWS's iconic Companion character in direct confrontation with Pokémon's Pikachu, exemplifying the artist's early exploration of pop culture appropriation and character hybridization. The work demonstrates KAWS's signature approach to deconstructing beloved cartoon figures while establishing visual dialogues between his original creations and existing cultural icons.

Medium
Screenprint
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

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KAWS, Companion vs Pikachu, 2002

This rare 2002 screenprint presents KAWS's iconic Companion character in direct confrontation with Pokémon's Pikachu, exemplifying the artist's early exploration of pop culture appropriation and character hybridization. The work demonstrates KAWS's signature approach to deconstructing beloved cartoon figures while establishing visual dialogues between his original creations and existing cultural icons.

Medium
Screenprint
Dimensions
90.17 x 63.8175 cm
Year
2002
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Hamilton Selway, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Bold, Street Art, American, Screenprint, Pop Art, Character Art, Whimsical, Colorful, Cartoon, Contemporary

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery