By Gbenga Akinde-Peters
MTV is making a major move from Los Angeles to Brooklyn, and the giant cable network has teamed up with Brooklyn based artist KAWS to reimagine the MTV ‘Moonman’ trophy for the 2013 MTV ‘Video Music Award’.
KAWS whose works have been presented at prestigious museums and galleries from LA to Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong would inspire the set of this year’s award show and its plaque.
‘Creative experimentation and reinvention are in MTV’s DNA. We have a history of partnering with groundbreaking artists – from Jean-Michel Basquiat to Andy Warhol – to bring inventive, thought-provoking works directly to our audience,’ said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV, in a statement made available to thenet.ng yesterday.
Speaking about his involvement, KAWS says ‘it’s a true honor to be able to reimagine such an iconic symbol in music and pop culture, especially since the show is taking place in Brooklyn. I’m looking forward to seeing KAWS Moonmen take over the 2013 VMAs.’
The 2013 MTV video music award will hold at Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 and it will broadcast across Africa on MTV (DSTV Channel 130) on Monday August 26.
