First introduced in 2002 by KAWS, Chum stands as one of the most conceptually incisive characters within KAWS’ early sculptural vocabulary. While Companion and Accomplice operate within a language of emotional withdrawal and quiet introspection, Chum introduces something more complex: a direct appropriation and transformation of a globally recognizable cultural icon. Derived from the Michelin … Continue reading CHUM, 2002-2008-2009