Tag: street artist

KAWS at Mary Boone Gallery

In the Chelsea tradition of bigger is better, New York based artist and designer KAWS presents two huge sculptures – each over 18 feet high – at Mary Boone Gallery that show his signature COMPANION figures in states of distress.  The gallery has been packed with visitors…but many fans don’t necessarily make for a good show.  Why do you think these works such a draw?   (In Chelsea through Dec 21st).

KAWS, Along the Way, 216” x 176” x 120,” wood, 2013.

JR and Jose Parla outside Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery

I’ve been looking forward to globe-trotting street artist JR’s opening at Chelsea’s Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery next Tuesday, so spotting the artist and Jose Parla as they created this wall mural last Saturday on the gallery exterior was a treat.  For their collaborative project, JR and Parla photographed and interviewed seniors including this stately woman.  (‘The Wrinkles of the City’ opens May 7 and runs through July 12).