We Are FriendsWithYou

About this book

FriendsWithYou is a contemporary fine art collective that has been spreading their unifying message of Magic Luck and Friendship worldwide since their founding in 2002. Expanding their mission of connectivity and reawakening via their interactive artworks the artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III call on the viewer to reinvent and reinterpret the lost meaning of spirituality. Using ideas like animism healing arts the modern ritual and celebrated symbols FriendsWithYou addresses the human need to relate to one another. Together the artists have constructed their own brand of post pop visual language a la Murakami Arturo Herrera and Yayoi Kusama and have instilled in their work the powerful ability to trigger thoughts of happiness curiosity and meaningful interaction. We Are FriendsWithYou is a brightly colored and comprehensive monograph that explores the journey of Sam & Tury from their early handcrafted art objects to their recent works experimenting with animation paintings sculpture public playgrounds and published works. Originating at the crossroads of art design and popular culture FriendsWithYous output is quite unique. By presenting a superflat standpoint on their creations and allowing all types of influencesfilm directors writers anime artists as well as contemporary artiststhey are revolutionizing the art world and widening the straightforward definitions of these disciplines. With contributions by Pharrell Williams Alejandro Jodorowsky and Peter Doroshenko this book reveals never-before-seen insight into the complete body of work from the art duo responsible for spreading the self-proclaimed happy-virus.