Matt Gondek Deconstructs Iconic Cartoons For "Clean Break" Pop-Up

The LA-based artist will launch limited works during Hong Kong Art Basel 2018.

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'Nuclear Family Two' (Detail)
Avenue Des Arts

LA-based artist Matt Gondek is teaming up with contemporary art gallery Avenue des Arts for a special pop-up during Hong Kong Art Basel 2018. Gondek is widely-celebrated for creating large-scale murals and artworks that spotlight deconstructed versions of iconic cartoon characters from The Simpsons, Dragon Ball Z, and Disney to name a few. For the upcoming event, the duo will release limited edition vinyl figures, shaped wood prints, exclusive prints, and merchandise spanning T-shirts, sweatshirts, and sticker packs.

“Clean Break” will run through March 26th until April 1 at the Hong Kong Art Basel 2018 convention center. Visit Avenue des Arts gallery’s official website to learn more. For more art news, check out our latest roundup spotlighting current and upcoming exhibits.

Hong Kong: Art Basel 2018
Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Harbour Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong, China

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