When: Daily, 10 am to 10 pm

Where: L1 Atrium, Jing An Kerry Centre, No 1515 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district

The highly anticipated Kaws: Holiday exhibition made its Shanghai debut on Aug 28, featuring a pop-up shop at the Jing An Kerry Centre.

A poster for the highly anticipated Kaws: Holiday exhibition in Shanghai. [Photo/WeChat account: jaxwzx]

Kaws, also known as Brian Donnelly, is a renowned artist and designer from the United States celebrated for his distinctive blend of street art and commercial design.

His most iconic creation, Companion, is a stylized figure resembling Mickey Mouse, with a skull-like head and X-ed out eyes. This character has become central to his art and merchandise, including limited-edition vinyl toys that have gained immense popularity among collectors.

One of the event's highlights is the global launch of the first-ever Kaws: Holiday mooncake set, available exclusively at the pop-up shop starting at 8:30 pm on Aug 28. This unique set includes four mini custard mooncakes, each adorned with Kaws' signature "XX" design, all presented in a circular gift box symbolizing the Mid-Autumn Festival.

To celebrate the Shanghai stop, Kaws has collaborated with Hong Kong-based creative studio AllRightsReserved and ARR's online retail platform, DDT Store, to release limited edition collectibles. These include the highly sought-after Companion figure featuring a glow-in-the-dark moon element, as well as a limited edition hoodie and ceramic mugs. These items will be available both online and in-store, but they are expected to sell out quickly.

A glimpse of the Kaws: Holiday Shanghai pop-up shop featuring exclusive collectibles. [Photo/WeChat account: jaxwzx]

Since its inception in 2018, the Kaws: Holiday exhibition has traveled the globe, captivating art lovers in cities like Seoul, Tokyo, and even outer space. The Shanghai pop-up continues this journey, offering fans a chance to experience Kaws' whimsical art up close.

Source: "jaxwzx" WeChat account