A cross-eyed collectible that is out of this world

Companion, the Mickey Mouse-inspired figure by artist Kaws, goes on a space adventure to celebrate his 20th birthday

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A metallic sculpture of the Companion work (above) was propelled into the stratosphere for a two-hour, zero-gravity walk. PHOTO: ALLRIGHTSRESERVED
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American contemporary artist Brian Donnelly, also known as Kaws, whose works have fetched millions at art auctions, collaborated with long-time creative studio AllRightsReserved (ARR) in Hong Kong to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Companion character.

Companion - which sports XXs in place of eyes, large gloved hands and big shoes - is inspired by Disney's Mickey Mouse and is one of Kaws' signature creations.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 22, 2020, with the headline A cross-eyed collectible that is out of this world. Subscribe