KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 works (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Along The Way 2019: 10,5 x 9 inches. KAWS Holiday Taipei: 5.5 x 7 inches.
Resin, Vinyl
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KAWS One (early KAWS artist book)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Paper, Offset
KAWS Blush Companion (KAWS red blush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Blush Companion 2016 (KAWS Flayed)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF blue (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Exposed 1999 (KAWS 1999 artist book)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Paper
KAWS FAMILY complete set of 3 works (KAWS Family companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Passing Through Companion 2018 (KAWS brown passing through companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS THE PROMISE (KAWS The Promise Grey)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Monster (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown & black KAWS Family companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF pink (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Monster companion (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM pink (KAWS Chum pink)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM pink (KAWS Chum Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM companion (KAWS orange Chum)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM (KAWS white Chum companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS Chum)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM white (KAWS Chum Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM yellow (KAWS Chum Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM black (KAWS Chum Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF set of 3 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF set of 2 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF set of 2 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS The Promise set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS The Promise set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS The Promise set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Along The Way Brown (KAWS brown Along The Way companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS The Promise: complete set of 3 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS MONSTERS: set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM set of 5 works (KAWS Chum companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
Holiday Big Moon By KAWS
By KAWS
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Holiday Big Moon By KAWS KAWS, the pseudonym of American artist Brian Donnelly, is widely recognized for his distinctive blend of street art and pop culture iconography.
Mixed Media
KAWS Companion 2016 (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS MONSTERS: complete set of 4 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion set of 2 (KAWS companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion, Set of 2 (KAWS Brown & Grey Companion): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in a resting seated position. 2 individual pieces (brown, & grey).
Resin, Vinyl
What Party (Yellow) Screen Print, KAWS, Signed, 2020, Edition 51/100
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Screen, Paper
KAWS SPACE HOLIDAY SET GOLD, BLACK, SILVER Full set Contemporary Street Art
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
Space Holiday Hong Kong KAWS Open unknown edition Unsigned
Polyurethane
What Party (Orange) Hand Signed Screen Print, Edition 33/100, Framed, 2020
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Screen, Paper
Cereal Monsters, Complete Set of 4 Painted Vinyl Sculptures, New in Boxes
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Paper, Screen
Dissected Companion (Grey) Screen Print, Signed Edition 61/100, 2005
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Paper, Screen
Dissected Companion (Black) Screen Print, Signed, Edition of 100, 2005
By KAWS
Located in Aventura, FL
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Paper, Screen
KAWS Red Blush companions (complete set of 2 works KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The artist is also known for his large scale public installations, such as 2019’s KAWS: Holiday which was installed in the Hong Kong harbor during Basel Hong Kong.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan complete set of 3 works (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan: Complete Set of 3 (KAWS Mount Fuji): This sold out complete set features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position.
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Japan Holiday Companion (KAWS brown Mount Fuji companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Brown Holiday Companion (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan): This sold out figurine features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position.
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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