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A life-size 'Labubu' figure just sold for over $170,000 at China’s first Labubu art auction, where nearly 1,000 bidders showed up! 💥 I spired by Pepe's Smurfs, 'Labubu' was created by Hong Kong–Belgium artist Kasing Lung and has become a global sensation. ⚡ His recent solo exhibitions include 'Everybody Knows' at BELOWGROUND HK (2024), 'Cloud' at Hidari Zingaro Tokyo (2023), and '- ' at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo (2022). ✨ Lung’s vibrant monster universe continues to expand, blending collectible