The Project
For August 2024's Drop, KYNE situates his iconic figures within the metropolitan landscape of New York City, and by an equally iconic Brooklyn scene in DUMBO. KYNE’s ever-changing approach to artmaking has prompted multiple partnerships with Japanese streetwear brands and even Takashi Murakami. In his debut collaboration outside of Japan, the Drop also includes two additional portraits: one in pink and one in orange – that will bring KYNE’s style to the forefront of the American art market.
"I visited New York for the first time in 2015 and it was such an inspiring experience – the people, the art, and the energy. I felt like the bridge was a perfect image to reflect the time I spent in the city and one that works so well with my own style as an artist." – KYNE
Pricing & Dimensions
Untitled (Brooklyn), $5,500
Edition of 30
Sheet & Image: 31 1/2 x 39 3/8 in. (80 x 100 cm)
Untitled (Orange), $3,500
Untitled (Pink), $3,500
Edition of 30
Sheet & Image: 19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in. (50 x 40 cm)
© KYNE
The Artist
KYNE (b. 1988, Fukuoka) started his career as a graffiti artist before attending art school, ultimately evolving past his formal training to blaze a new path; where he now stands as one of Japan’s leading commercial artists. KYNE’s work features fearless women with striking gazes, creating iconic portraits that maintain an explicit boundary between the world of the figure’s and that of the viewers. KYNE achieves his style through precise, stylized linework and bold colors, giving his work a distinct, Japanese look that has captured global admiration of the younger, brand-aware generation.
His innovative approach has made him an icon for youth- oriented brands, attracting global attention. His versatility extends beyond visual art, as he also performs as a DJ and designs fashion items and other goods. This adaptability reflects his belief in art as a “survival strategy,” continually evolving to engage with his environment.
KYNE’s work has been the subject of solo exhibitions at the National Art Center, Tokyo (2023); Kaikai Kiki Gallery, Tokyo (2022); GALLERY TARGET, Tokyo (2021, 2019); Urban Art Fair, Paria (2020); and the Tokyo International Art Fair (2019). KYNE continues to live and work in Fukuoka.
© KYNE
KYNE
PhillipsX together with DROPSHOP is pleased to present KYNE Paintings for the Drop featuring the artists' iconic figures within the metropolitan landscape of New York City, and by an equally iconic landmark: the Manhattan Bridge.
KYNE Paintings for the Drop
15 August to 4 September 2024
Phillips
432 Park Ave
New York, NY 10022
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