(after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Bearbrick (or Be@rbrick) figures stand out for two main features: their simple and attractive image and their endless variety of designs. Bearbrick was published for the first time on May 27, 2001 during the Tokyo World Character Convention. It was given away as a present for its visitors. Since then, the Bearbrick has become a canvas on which designers and artists have shaped their designs. Owned by the Japanese company Medicom, the Bearbrick shows an articulated bear similar to a piece of Lego. Hence its name, the conjunction of words "bear" and "brick". The most traditional Bearbricks are made of vinyl, although they can be found in any material, wood, metal or porcelain among others. Bearbrick figures can be found in multiple series. On one hand, they are sold in what has already become popular as “Blind Boxes”, boxes that contain a certain model that belongs to a series, which is made up of a specific number of designs. What makes some figures more special than others is the probability of finding a specific design. Some Bearbricks that are included in these “blind boxes” are very limited, so these have become highly valued collectibles. On the other hand, the most exclusive side of the Bearbricks shines thanks to the collaborations between Medicom and great designers or artists. Karl Lagerfeld, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kenzo or Roberto Cavalli, are some of the high couture designers who have dressed Bearbrick. Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jackson Pollock, Keith Haring, Kaws or Pushead are some of the artists who give the artistic version to these figures.
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Wood, Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer
1950s Art Deco (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Post-War (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
1980s Post-Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Color, Offset
1950s Art Deco (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Ceramic
1980s Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Lithograph, Offset
1990s Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Offset, Lithograph, Linen, Digital, Digital Pigment
1960s Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Pencil, Lithograph, Offset
1990s Art Deco (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Bronze
1970s Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Lithograph, Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Acrylic Polymer
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Wood, Offset
2010s Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Plastic
1980s Street Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Wood, Offset
2010s Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Plastic
2010s Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Plastic
1980s Abstract (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s Modern (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl