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What does KAWS stand for?

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What does KAWS stand for?
KAWS doesn't stand for anything, as the name is not an abbreviation. Rather, it is the artistic alias of Brian Donnelly. The name dates back to the start of his career, when he was a street artist known by his tag, KAWS. In interviews, Donnelly has explained that he chose the name KAWS simply because he likes how it looks. Shop a collection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
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KAWS - Limited Edition Historic 1st Companion ever uniquely Hand Signed & Dated
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
KAWS VERY FIRST COMPANION - HISTORIC Uniquely Hand signed by the artist. (the regular edition was unsigned) KAWS Limited Edition 1st Companion (Hand Signed by KAWS), 1999 Painted Ca...
Category

1990s Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media

Kaws Kubrick Bus Stop Set 1 (KM002)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ready to display super cool Kaws Kubrick Bus Stop Set 1. Released in 2002. Comes complete with 2 mini Kaws figures and bus stop in their original packaging. Figures are stamped with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Clean Slate - Artist Proof - Bronze Sculpture - KAWS contemporary collectable
By KAWS
Located in Manchester, GB
KAWS, Clean Slate (Bronze) (Artist's Proof), 2022 Bronze Sculpture 14.5 x 7.1 x 7.4 cm (5.7 x 2.8 x 2.9 in) AP number 30/50 - aside from a main edition of 250 Signature and Date...
Category

2010s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

KAWS Holiday Companion Set of Two - Black & Grey
By KAWS
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
KAWS: HOLIDAY Companion — Grey & Black Complete Set (KAWS UK) KAWS’ signature character COMPANION is presented in its iconic upright standing pose, hands covering the face and m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Kaws Kubrick Bus Stop Set 2 (KM002)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ready to display super cool Kaws Kubrick Bus Stop Set-2. Released in 2002. Comes complete with 2 mini Kaws figures and bus stop in their original packaging. Figures are stamped with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Resin

KAWS CHUM companion (KAWS orange Chum)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (orange): Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHU...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

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