KAWS Brown Companion 2016 (KAWS Companion brown)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
out un-numbered edition. Authenticity guaranteed. KAWS: Companions Brian Donnelly, better known as
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Brown Companion 2016 (KAWS Companion brown)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
out un-numbered edition. Authenticity guaranteed. KAWS: Companions Brian Donnelly, better known as
Resin, Vinyl
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KAWS Cat Teeth Bank 2007
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
underside. Published by Medicom Toy and OriginalFake, Tokyo. Authenticity guaranteed. Brian Donnelly, the
Resin, Vinyl
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KAWS Cat Teeth Bank 2007
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
underside. Published by Medicom Toy and OriginalFake, Tokyo. Brian Donnelly, the ex-Disney illustrator
Resin, Vinyl
KAWSBOB
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
) is a notable limited-edition toy and clothing designer. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, as Brian
Lithograph
KAWS Holiday Plush Companions (KAWS holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. From a sold out edition of unknown. Authenticity guaranteed. Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS
Cotton
KAWS SHARE Set of 2 (KAWS brown grey share companions)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, Companion, which is featured in key paintings, sculptures, products, and toy figures. KAWS, born Brian
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion Five Years Later Glow in the Dark Limited Edition
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
almost seven years on the street-wear scene. KAWS was born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City, New Jersey
Plastic
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KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
KAWS: TAKE (BLACK) - Original Vinyl Sculpture, Street art, Pop Art. MOMA
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
who distrust institutions and consider the art world as one of them. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly
Plastic
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Twins by Kaws and Todd James, 2004
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
brand after almost seven years on the street-wear scene. KAWS was born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City
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Twins by Kaws and Todd James
By KAWS
Located in Weesp, NL
brand after almost seven years on the street-wear scene. KAWS was born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City
Sold|$12,346
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of Visual Arts in
Paper, Screen
KAWS - TAKE (BLACK) Original Vinyl Sculpture Urban Pop Art MOMA Companion BFF
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
art world as one of them. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and
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KAWS: SHARE limited edition screen print - Modern art, Companion & Pink BFF
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of Visual Arts in New
Screen, Paper
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KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$12,346
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$15,433
KAWS - SHARE Hand signed & numbered - Modern Art Companion & Pink BFF Grey Pink
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School of
Paper, Screen
KAWS Skeleton set (KAWS halloween)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
known for his toys, paintings, and prints. Born Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ
Paper, Lithograph, Screen
Sold|$49,950
DISSECTED COMPANION (GREY)
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
an American graffiti artist and designer known for his toys, paintings, and prints. Born Brian
Paper, Screen
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DISSECTED COMPANION (BROWN)
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated with a BFA from the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$49,950
DISSECTED COMPANION (BLACK)
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated with a BFA from the School of
Paper, Screen
Sold|$1,847
KACHAMUKKU (BLACK) Original Vinyl Sculpture Urban Art Pop Art Black Grey Design
By KAWS
Located in Madrid, Madrid
: KACHAMUKKU. ABOUT THE ARTIST Brian Donnelly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and enrolled in the School
Plastic
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DISSECTED COMPANION (BROWN)
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated with a BFA from the School of
Paper, Screen
Presenting the Past
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
clothing designer. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, as Brian Donnelly. Growing up in New Jersey, KAWS first
KAWS, "Along The Way", Open Edition "Companion" Toy (2019)
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
contemporary artists of our time. Born in 1974 as Brian Donnelly, KAWS is a New York-based artist who has
Vinyl
KAWS, "Along The Way", Open Edition "Companion" Toy (2019)
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
contemporary artists of our time. Born in 1974 as Brian Donnelly, KAWS is a New York-based artist who has
Vinyl
KAWS, "Along The Way", Open Edition "Companion" Toy (2019)
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
one of the most versatile contemporary artists of our time. Born in 1974 as Brian Donnelly, KAWS is
Vinyl
KAWS, "Along The Way", Open Edition "Companion" Toy (2019)
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
one of the most versatile contemporary artists of our time. Born in 1974 as Brian Donnelly, KAWS is
Vinyl
KAWS The Promise set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
for his toys, paintings, and prints. Born Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS
Resin, Vinyl
Sold|$650
Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Paul Rogers, George Rose and Patrick Macnee. Baxter was succeeded by Brian Murray then Donal Donnelly
India Ink, Archival Paper
KAWS ‘Brian Donnelly’ Limited Edition Signed Screenprint Blame Game Series, 2014
By KAWS
Located in Studio City, CA
A riveting work by world-renowned contemporary artist and New York-based sensation KAWS (Brian
Paper
Sold|$198
NGV Melbourne Pink
By KAWS
Located in Kansas City, MO
: NGV Melbourne Unsigned Still Wrapped COA Provided Brian Donnelly, known professionally as Kaws, is
Lithograph
Chalk Logo Skateboard Deck Pink By KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Chalk Logo Skateboard Deck, Pink By KAWS KAWS, the pseudonym of American artist Brian Donnelly
Screen, Mixed Media
Sold|$3,000
"KAWS Together" Companion Vinyl Black Edition Contemporary Art, Street Art 2018
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
. Comes with receipt as well and has never been displayed or opened. Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known
Vinyl
KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Stamped to the underside of the feet. Authenticity Guaranteed. Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS, "Along The Way", Open Edition "Companion" Toy (2019)
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
illustration. After graduating from college in 1996, Brian Donnelly worked for a subsidiary of Disney as a
"KAWS Together" Companion Vinyl Grey Edition Contemporary Art, Street Art 2018
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
. Comes with receipt as well and has never been displayed or opened. Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known
Vinyl
KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 works (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, spent the first year of his career as an animator for Disney
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Companion set (KAWS plush holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
). Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, spent the first year of his career as an animator for Disney
Cotton
KAWS Holiday Companion set (KAWS plush holiday complete set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, spent the first year of his career as an animator for Disney
Cotton
KAWS FAMILY (black KAWS Family companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
, paintings, and prints. Born Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated from the
Resin, Vinyl
In the beginning, Brian Donnelly was just a kid from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got into the graffiti thing. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art — there are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington.
These creations gained a following, to the point where work posted in the morning would disappear by lunchtime. Even in those early days, KAWS was hot on the resale market.
“When I was doing graffiti,” he once explained, “it meant nothing to me to make paintings if I wasn’t reaching people.”
Instead of seeking entrée to the elite New York art world (which, frankly, wasn’t looking for a street artist anyway), KAWS moved to Japan, where a flourishing youth culture welcomed visionaries like him.
In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion — an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes — debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly.
Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable. In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental KAWS statues and other works. These include Along the Way (2013), an 18-foot-tall wooden sculpture of two Companions leaning on each other for support; Together (2016), two Companions in a friendly embrace, which debuted during an exhibition of KAWS’s work at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas; and KAWS:HOLIDAY (2018), a 92-foot-long inflatable Companion floating on its back in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake. The sculptures were re-created as toys, blurring the lines between art and commerce.
KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy.
“My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explains in the catalogue for the Fort Worth exhibition. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.”
KAWS's résumé reads like a record of major 21st-century pop-culture moments. It includes his work with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme; his design for the cover of Kanye West’s 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak; and his collaboration with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Jones’s debut as the fashion brand’s creative director.
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From graffiti tagger to hypebeast obsession to auction hero — we chart the artist’s rise and his widening influence.