Mono Hong Kong Holiday Companion

AllRightsReserved Ltd. (ARR) is a Hong Kong-based creative studio established in 2003, renowned for its innovative collaborations in the art and design spheres. The company has carved a niche in the art toy industry by partnering with globally acclaimed artists to produce limited-edition collectibles and organizing large-scale public art installations. ARR has maintained a longstanding partnership with artist KAWS, curating significant projects like “KAWS : Holiday,” which featured his iconic Companion sculptures in various international locations. In 2013, ARR collaborated with Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman to present the “Rubber Duck Project - HK Tour,” a public art exhibition in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour that attracted over 8 million visitors. The studio partnered with Japanese artist Yusuke Hanai to release the “Facing The Current” art toy, a limited edition of 500 pieces, showcasing ARR’s commitment to high-quality art collectibles. ARR also operates DDT Store, an online platform that offers exclusive art toys and collectibles, further solidifying its role as a key player in the art toy market. KAWS’ Companion is one of the most iconic figures created by the artist Brian Donnelly, known as KAWS. The Companion character features a cartoon-like figure with a skull-shaped head, crossed-out eyes, and gloved hands, resembling classic animation characters but with a distinct melancholic and introspective expression. Since its debut in the late 1990s, Companion has been released in various forms, including vinyl toys, large-scale sculptures, and limited-edition collaborations. The character is often depicted in different poses, such as covering its face in distress, reclining, floating, or standing tall, reflecting themes of isolation, vulnerability, and contemplation. KAWS (real name Brian Donnelly) is an American contemporary artist and designer known for his iconic vinyl toys, large-scale sculptures, and pop culture-inspired artwork. Emerging from the street art and graffiti scene, KAWS has become one of the most influential figures in both fine art and designer toy culture. His most famous figures include the Companion, a Mickey Mouse-like character with X-ed out eyes and a melancholic expression. BFF is a furry, Elmo-like figure with his signature X-eyes. Along with the Chum, Accomplice, and Astro Boy – Other reimagined characters blending pop culture and urban art. His limited-edition collectibles, produced in collaboration with brands like Medicom Toy, have made KAWS a key figure in the designer toy movement. Brian’s large-scale sculptures and paintings have been displayed in MoMA, the Brooklyn Museum, and international galleries. He has worked with Dior, Uniqlo, Nike, and Supreme, merging art with fashion and streetwear. KAWS is one of the most commercially successful and recognizable artists in the contemporary art world. His work blurs the line between fine art, street culture, and collectibles, making him a major influence in both designer toys and contemporary pop art.