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Telfair Museums Announces Inflatable Art Installation Earth Angel

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Savannah, GA, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telfair Museums presents an exciting new art installation, Earth Angel, at the Jepson Center.

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  • Savannah, GA, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telfair Museums presents an exciting new art installation, Earth Angel, at the Jepson Center.
  • Creative duo, FriendsWithYou, was commissioned for Earth Angel after a successful presentation of BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art in 2022.
  • FriendsWithYou Studio Manager Julie Machado, and Manager Jordan Bratman explains, “Earth Angel, a creature from beyond the heavens, visits the planet Ocean.
  • “We are excited for visitors to experience the awe and joy of the epically sized friendly creature Earth Angel,” said Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Erin Dunn.

Mega-Sized International Art Installations by “FriendsWithYou” Are Landing in West Kowloon Cultural District

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) earlier rolled out a new Hong Kong Neighbourhoods West Kowloon programme to encourage the public to rediscover West Kowloon from a new perspective of art and culture.

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  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) earlier rolled out a new Hong Kong Neighbourhoods West Kowloon programme to encourage the public to rediscover West Kowloon from a new perspective of art and culture.
  • Besides the thematic walking tours in the neighbourhood, the HKTB also worked with the international pop art duo FriendsWithYou to bring the mega-sized art installations to the city from 23 September to 14 October 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210923005607/en/
    FriendsWithYou art installation at the Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong (Photo: Business Wire)
    The two artists Samuel and Arturo said: We are thrilled to put our latest art collection, Happy World, on show in Hong Kong, which is the first event of such a remarkable scale for our works in Asia.
  • The group hops around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.

International Pop Art Duo, FriendsWithYou, Bring Giant Inflatable Characters to Hong Kong for Interactive Experience in West Kowloon Neighborhood

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Monday, September 20, 2021

These eye-popping artistic creations from international pop art duo FriendsWithYou (US-based Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) are an imaginative partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to promote the Hong Kong Neighborhoods West Kowloon program.

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  • These eye-popping artistic creations from international pop art duo FriendsWithYou (US-based Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) are an imaginative partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to promote the Hong Kong Neighborhoods West Kowloon program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210920005857/en/
    FriendsWithYou characters at Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour (Photo: Business Wire)
    Through this series of online flash mob videos, AR interactive experiences, and gigantic art installations, the happy characters are taking international audiences on a virtual journey across Hong Kong.
  • The group will hop around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.
  • At the same time, the Hong Kong Space Museum will display the iconic smiley face of the FriendsWithYou characters on its exterior wall.

International Pop Art Duo FriendsWithYou (Sam Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) Giant Characters Spread Love and Fun across Hong Kong for an Interactive Experience with West Kowloon Neighbourhood

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Monday, September 20, 2021

We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.

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  • We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now.
  • The group will hop around Hong Kong while sharing their friendship and love and connecting with people from every walk of life.
  • We sincerely hope to bring positive and hopeful vibes to everyone as they spread the vision of Happy World.
  • FriendsWithYou is an art collaboration created in 2002 by Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III with the aim of bringing more joy, kindness, and love to the world.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Extends "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods" to Launch "West Kowloon" for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

TORONTO and HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood promotion after featuring popular promotions "Old Town Central" and "Sham Shui Po – Every Bit Local" in the "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods" campaign. The "West Kowloon" neighbourhood programme highlights the district's rich heritage and vibrant street life in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan along with its two new world-class museums – M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) – which will open at the end of the year and next and become landmarks in art and cultural tourism. As art is inseparable from our life, the West Kowloon neighbourhood promotion builds a bridge between the local life of the bustling communities of Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, which are home to many historical architectures, time-tested stores and traditional craftsmanship, and the artistic lure of the WKCD. Throughout the continuous evolution and revitalization, the neighbourhood has a lot of astonishing experiences for the public and visitors to uncover. The HKTB expects the campaign to draw people from across the city to rediscover it from new perspectives to drive in-depth local tourism and stimulate economic activities in the neighbourhood.

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  • Throughout the continuous evolution and revitalization, the neighbourhood has a lot of astonishing experiences for the public and visitors to uncover.
  • The HKTB expects the campaign to draw people from across the city to rediscover it from new perspectives to drive in-depth local tourism and stimulate economic activities in the neighbourhood.
  • HKTB Executive Director Mr.Dane Chengsaid: "Experiential tourism is a rising and inspiring trend, particularly where it blends arts and culture with authentic local life.
  • For more details about the "Hong Kong Neighbourhoods West Kowloon" campaign, please go to www.discoverhongkong.com/westkowloon-en .

Introducing the Spring 2021 GUESS x FriendsWithYou Capsule Collection

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

This Spring 2021, GUESS is collaborating with FriendsWithYou on an expansive collection of colorful silhouettes and fabrications.

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  • This Spring 2021, GUESS is collaborating with FriendsWithYou on an expansive collection of colorful silhouettes and fabrications.
  • The capsule will be available beginning April 15th, 2021 at select GUESS retail stores globally and guess.com .
  • GUESS has teamed up with global music superstar, J Balvin , to star in the GUESS x FriendsWithYou campaign.
  • GUESS has joined forces with FriendsWithYou to spark a movement an opportunity to shape our world to be a happy place, a place where everything is Friends-With-You, says FriendsWithYou founders, Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III.

GUESS?, Inc. Announces Official Partnership with GUESS x FriendsWithYou for J. Balvin Arcoiris Tour

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Announces Official Partnership with GUESS x FriendsWithYou for J. Balvin Arcoiris Tour (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • Announces Official Partnership with GUESS x FriendsWithYou for J. Balvin Arcoiris Tour (Photo: Business Wire)
    GUESS will be launching a limited edition 8-piece capsule ranging from $29 - $108.
  • Earlier this year we had a great opportunity to align with J. Balvin and FriendsWithYou on his debut Coachella performance.
  • We are all very excited to come together and collaborate on this capsule in support of the Arcoiris tour.
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    GUESS x FriendsWithYou for J. Balvin Arcoiris Tour concert merchandise will be available at select GUESS stores in surrounding cities that correspond with the tour stops and on guess.com starting September 13, 2019.