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Some shows just cause a reaction. And, without a doubt, a show featuring KAWS in conversation with Warhol would really generate a conversation, an arguement, a debate, a bit of backlash and, then, there would be a lot of attention and buzz. Maybe I’m naive, but I was suprised at some of the venomous nature to the commentary, as it seems that KAWS’ place in both the contemporary art and popular cultural world is somehow still a subject of confused dissertations of a decline in aesthetics. His position as a bridge is fascinating to me, somehow who brings culture to art and art to pop-culture. He is a ubiquitous star of the moment, and where Warhol set the stage for an…