CLOT continues to work with Japanese artist Madsaki on their Alienegra design pieces. For Spring 2012 they have also brought Brooklyn artist Kaws into the mix and he added his signature cross eye ‘X’ design to the existing design by Madsaki, resulting in a very vibrant overall look. The parka hoodie will be released on February 10th, 2012, at Juice stores.

Original Fake gets together with Atlanta retailer Wish. The t-shirt collaboration features the Companion character by artist Kaws on the front, holding the letters ‘WISH’, while the ‘ATL’ letters are floating around in the air. Look out for a release in the coming weeks.

This week Original Fake introduces their new ‘Stop in the Name of Humanity’ canvas tote bags for Spring/Summer 2012. The heavy canvas totes come in overall three colorways, featuring the trademark Companion character by artist Kaws on the front. Look out for these at retailers soon.

Here’s a closer look at the OriginalFake x Medicom Toy KAWS PARTNERS figure that hits retail on January 28, 2012. In this latest release, artist KAWS aka Brian Donnelly created a toy version of himself standing alongside his most well-known creation, the Companion – a scene reminiscent of the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Disney World, Florida. Find the KAWS version at colette and other select accounts.

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Medicom Toy and Kaws have unveiled their latest Original Fake figure. The toy depicts the artist himself standing over a cowering Companion, both of whom appear to be cast in bronze. Bow down. Available Saturday January 28, 2012 for approximately $190 USD.

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Today the collaborative brand by Medicom and New York artist Kaws, Original Fake, revealed their new Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. As usual the artist’s graphics find their way onto almost every garment. Overall the line continues to present a well curated series of garments, including outerwear, graphic t-shirts, denim, shirts and of course a wealth of great accessories.

Check out the full Original Fake Spring/Summer 2012 Collection preview after the jump.

In this latest collaboration between Original Fake and store Invincible a Kaws character returns that we have not seen in a long time – Bendy. Wrapping around the Invincible logo on the front of the tees, the back feature the signature Kaws ‘X’ eyes. The t-shirt comes in overall three colorways and releases on January 14th, 2012.

With 2012 being the alleged end of the world, you better plan accordingly. If art exhibits are your thing, then this list of 25 of the most anticipated exhibitions of 2012, as put together by Complex, can help make sure you are set for the year as far as that goes. Some big shows are happening globally this year including a large-scale exhibition chronicling Keith Haring’s early career, Rosson Crow at Honor Fraser, Kaws’ Down Time exhibition, Os Gemeos at Prism LA, and about 21 others as shown here.

Take a look at the others after the jump.

fragment design has once again teamed up with Original Fake and presents a t-shirt collaboration for the new year. The OF Circle Girl returns in a pink colorway with fragment logo on top. A release of the tee is scheduled for January 3rd, 2012.

On Friday the latest Kaws museum exhibition opened its doors at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Entitled ‘Focus:Kaws” the exhibition includes a series of new monotone and colorful paintings by the Brooklyn artist, along with some new supersized sculptures, including a monotone Dissected Companion sculpture. The exhibition will be open until February 19th, 2012.

Take a tour of the exhibition after the jump.