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CairoScene
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
‘Summer Mix' Exhibit at Opera Gallery Dubai Spans Generations & Genres
From Murakami and KAWS to Navarro and Tawiah, Summer Mix at Opera Gallery Dubai explores the intersections of style, medium, and generation in a wide-ranging group exhibition. Jun 29, 2025 Opera Gallery Dubai has opened its summer season with 'Summer Mix', a group show that brings together a wide cast of contemporary artists, from internationally recognised names to emerging voices. The exhibition is less about a central theme and more about interplay between styles, mediums, and generations. Works by Takashi Murakami, KAWS, and Shepard Fairey sit alongside abstract compositions by Adrián Navarro and figurative paintings by George Morton-Clark, Alex Sutcliffe, and Adjei Tawiah. A corten steel sculpture by Pieter Obels adds a sculptural counterpoint, with its curved, weathered form standing in quiet contrast to the more vivid canvases around it. The show leans into these tensions, using contrast as a curatorial tool. There's a strong presence of pop culture and street-influenced art, balanced by quieter, more symbolic pieces. Sutcliffe combines traditional painting with digital techniques, while Thomas Dillon's textured works are anchored by a recurring pair of eyes. The result is a fast-moving exhibition that spans genres without settling into any single narrative.
Black America Web
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
They Are So Back: Clipse Releases Their First Music Video In Over 15 Years With New Single ‘So Be It'
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty It's been way too long since we've gotten a music video from Clipse. In fact, they haven't released one since sharing the visual for 'Popular Demand (Popeyes)' featuring Cam'Ron and Pharrell back in 2009. Today (June 17th), all that has changed as the group has shared a new video for 'So Be It,' the latest salvo from their highly-anticipated fourth studio album LET GOD SORT EM OUT , set for release on July 11th. 'So Be It,' and its decadent, noirish video, follows the lead single 'Ace Trumpets' as the duo comprised of brothers Pusha T and Malice march toward their first new album in over fifteen years. Last week, Clipse announced their 'Let God Sort Em Out Tour,' set to launch on August 3rd in Boston, MA. The 25-date U.S. tour will feature stops in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Chicago and Pusha T and Malice's hometown of Virginia Beach, and VIP packages for the Let God Sort Em Out Tour are on sale now at The tour's full routing can be found there also. For the release of LET GOD SORT EM OUT , Clipse have enlisted an all-star team comprised of longtime collaborators, as well as exciting new partners. The album is produced entirely by Pharrell Williams with artwork and design by KAWS, and will be marketed and distributed in partnership with Roc Nation. LP, CD and Digital Pre-Orders, as well as a limited merchandise collection featuring artwork from KAWS, are now available exclusively at In the coming weeks, the store will feature new drops of limited, exclusive merch designed by some of the most influential names in streetwear. Check out the official 'So Be It' music video below and stay tuned for more on Clipse and their highly-anticipated album LET GOD SORT EM OUT ! SEE ALSO They Are So Back: Clipse Releases Their First Music Video In Over 15 Years With New Single 'So Be It' was originally published on
Hypebeast
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
KAWS Celebrates the Return of Netflix's 'Squid Game' Season 3 With New "CHUL-SU" Figures
Summary As the final, chilling trailer forSquid Game 3ignites global anticipation for its June 27, 2025 premiere, speculation is rife not just about the games themselves, but about the cultural artifacts that will inevitably emerge from this climactic season. Following the successfulKAWScollaboration for Season 2, which reimagined the iconic Young-hee doll, all eyes are now turning to her male counterpart, Chul-su, and the exciting prospect of a KAWS 'Chul-su' collectible. Chul-su, introduced in the post-credits scene of Season 2, is set to be a pivotal figure in the new deadly trials, potentially alongside Young-hee in a terrifying 'Red Light, Green Light' evolution. His robotic, imposing presence immediately marks him as an antagonist with a chilling visual identity ripe for artistic reinterpretation. Partnering withNetflixandAllRightsReserved, the figurines sees the character wear a striped t-shirt and hat and comes in colored and a monotone version. Both have a height of 15 inches and feature a certificate chip of authenticity. The KAWS CHUL-SU figures are launchingonlinestarting on June 19 10 a.m. ET.
Hypebeast
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
KAWS Pesents ‘Therapy' Solo Exhibition at Galerie Max Hetzler
Summary KAWShas unveiledTHERAPY, a solo exhibition atGalerie Max Hetzler, marking his first collaboration with the Berlin-based gallery. Known for blending popular culture with fine art, KAWS brings his bold gestures, playful compositions and emotionally charged characters to the forefront. The exhibition features a series of paintings and a monumental sculpture, exploring themes of human vulnerability and connection through his iconic hybrid cartoon figures. In his new series of paintings, KAWS continues his exploration of seriality, featuring variations of'CHUM', a character he developed in the late '90s. Set against paint-stippled backgrounds, the works juxtapose sharp outlines with spontaneous textures, reminiscent of spray-painted street art. Shadows give the figures a sculptural depth, blurring the line between graphic illustration and fine art. Several compositions depict 'CHUM' holding up a canvas, creating an image-within-an-image, while others place the character in existential moments. The exhibition's focal sculpture, 'SPACE (2023)', presents an iteration of KAWS''COMPANION', a character first introduced as a vinyl toy in 1999. Standing at street level in the Bleibtreustraße 15/16 gallery, the stainless steel figure reimagines 'COMPANION' as a melancholic space explorer, dressed in an astronaut suit with an oxygen tank. Instead of holding a flag, it covers its eyes with gloved hands, reflecting themes of resignation and existential contemplation. KAWS' signature XX motifs, typically used for his characters' eyes, now adorn the gloves, adding to the sculpture's introspective tone. KAWS'THERAPYexhibition will remain at Galerie Max Hetzler until August 9, 2025. Galerie Max HetzlerBleibtreustraße 45,10623 Berlin, Germany
GMA Network
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Southlinks Estate exhibit showcases works of BenCab, KAWS
Businessman Kevin Wong's premier residential community, Southlinks Estate, is showcasing works of global artist KAWS and Filipino art legend BenCab in a four-day art exhibit. The life-size works of KAWS, masterpieces of Philippine national artist Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab), and other notable artists are part of an exhibit that will run from June 5 to 8 at the Southlinks Estate sales pavilion along Southvale Drive, Las Piñas City. The artists in the exhibit include Christian Tamondong, JJ Zamoranos, Escano, Kapitan, John Marin, Bryan Yabut, Kidlat, JP Pining, Dan Macapugay, Chill, Ra Tijing, Egg Fiasco, and Quiccs. This event is a celebration of creativity, community, and conscious living as Southlinks Estate invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and families to explore a vibrant collection that reflects the energy and evolution of modern art in the Philippines, according to the real estate firm. Further, this is aligned with the community's vision of achieving a sustainable livelihood, it said. Southlinks Estate is a 33.6-hectare master-planned community developed by Height Realty Inc. that offers premium residential lots within a gated enclave in South Metro. — Ted Cordero/BM, GMA Integrated News
