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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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Artist: KAWS
Kaws Holiday Hong Kong 20″ Plush (Black)
Kaws Holiday Hong Kong 20″ Plush (Black)

Kaws Holiday Hong Kong 20″ Plush (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Black Kaws 20" plush with yellow X eyes. Limited edition only released for the Hong Kong holiday collection. Kaws tags with info attached as issued. Comes with Kaws Authenticity card...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Polyester

Exposed, early (1999) softcover monograph published in France, edition of 2000
Exposed, early (1999) softcover monograph published in France, edition of 2000

Exposed, early (1999) softcover monograph published in France, edition of 2000

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

KAWS Exposed, 1999 Early Illustrated softcover book with French folded flaps, published in Paris 8 4/5 × 6 1/5 inches Limited Edition of 2000 Published by Colette and printed by La P...

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1990s Street Art KAWS Art

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Offset

KAWS, Lost Time, 2018, Screenprint in colours on wove paper, Edition of 100
KAWS, Lost Time, 2018, Screenprint in colours on wove paper, Edition of 100

KAWS, Lost Time, 2018, Screenprint in colours on wove paper, Edition of 100

By KAWS

Located in Bristol, GB

Screenprint in colours on wove paper Edition 55 of 100 81.3 x 135.3 cm (32 x 53.2 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint Published by Pace Prints Our mission is to connect art co...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Screen

KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown & grey KAWS Family companion)
KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown & grey KAWS Family companion)

KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown & grey KAWS Family companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS FAMILY 2021 set of 2 (KAWS FAMILY brown & KAWS FAMILY grey): A well-received work and variation of KAWS' larger FAMILY sculpture - this highly collectible KAWS Companion set was...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

What Party - (Pink)
What Party - (Pink)

What Party - (Pink)

By KAWS

Located in London, GB

Vinyl and cast resin sculpture
 Presented in the original box, and accompanied by a unique hologram authenticity number
 11 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 3 3/4 in
 28.6 × 2.9 × 9.5 cm Open unknown e...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS Art

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Resin

Screenprint Set of Three: Lost Time, Contemporary, 21st Century, Mint
Screenprint Set of Three: Lost Time, Contemporary, 21st Century, Mint

Screenprint Set of Three: Lost Time, Contemporary, 21st Century, Mint

By KAWS

Located in Bristol, GB

Screenprint in colours on wove paper (set of three) Edition 55 of 100 81.3 x 135.3 cm (32 x 53 in) each Signed and numbered on the front Mint Our mission is to connect art collector...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Screen

KAWS THE PROMISE (KAWS The Promise Grey)
KAWS THE PROMISE (KAWS The Promise Grey)

KAWS THE PROMISE (KAWS The Promise Grey)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS The Promise (grey): A unique KAWS Companion featuring a blue & green globe being affectionately shared between parent & child. This timeless, highly collectible KAWS art toy was...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Clean Slate Grey Vinyl Sculpture, KAWS, 2018, Open Edition, Stamped
Clean Slate Grey Vinyl Sculpture, KAWS, 2018, Open Edition, Stamped

Clean Slate Grey Vinyl Sculpture, KAWS, 2018, Open Edition, Stamped

By KAWS

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: KAWS Medium: Painted cast vinyl Title: Clean Slate (Grey) Year: 2018 Edition: Open edition Image Size: 14" x 7" x 7" Signed: Stamped with artist name, fabricator and dated 20...

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2010s KAWS Art

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Vinyl

KAWS One (early KAWS artist book)
KAWS One (early KAWS artist book)

KAWS One (early KAWS artist book)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS One: KAWS Artist Monograph, 1st edition, 2001 Hardcover book, 80 pages Rare and out of print. A definitive look back at the development of the artist's style and early beginning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Paper, Offset

KAWS x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure
KAWS x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure

KAWS x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure

By KAWS

Located in BRUCE, ACT

KAWS x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure, 2011 The KAWS x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure stands about 21 cm tall, and the mostly white Joe Snoopy is donning a yellow t-shirt with "JOE...

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2010s KAWS Art

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Vinyl

KAWS Companion 2016: complete set of 8 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)
KAWS Companion 2016: complete set of 8 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)

KAWS Companion 2016: complete set of 8 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2016, Complete Set of 8 works. Each new and sealed in original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Starts at ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS COMPANION 2020: Complete Set of 3 Works (KAWS 2020 set)
KAWS COMPANION 2020: Complete Set of 3 Works (KAWS 2020 set)

KAWS COMPANION 2020: Complete Set of 3 Works (KAWS 2020 set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS 2020 Companion: Complete Set of 3 Works: KAWS COMPANION 2020 was created by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his signature figure, Companion — and as cultural commen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

BFF Blue (MoMA Exclusive)

BFF Blue (MoMA Exclusive)

By KAWS

Located in Milano, MI

KAWS is a Brooklyn-based artist whose influential body of work masterfully synthesizes the worlds of art and design. Across painting, murals, large-scale sculpture, and street art, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Resin

KAWS TOGETHER Grey (KAWS grey together)
KAWS TOGETHER Grey (KAWS grey together)

KAWS TOGETHER Grey (KAWS grey together)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TOGETHER Companion 2018: A rare sealed/unopened example in excellent condition. Medium: Vinyl Paint & Cast Resin. 10 x 8 inches. New/sealed in its original packaging; packagi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Chul-Su - Squid Game
Chul-Su - Squid Game

KAWSChul-Su - Squid Game, 2024

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Chul-Su - Squid Game

By KAWS

Located in London, GB

KAWS, the renowned contemporary artist, has collaborated with Netflix and AllRightsReserved to reinterpret "Chul-Su," from the popular series Squid Game. This collaboration has res...

Category

2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday UK (KAWS UK holiday black)
KAWS Holiday UK (KAWS UK holiday black)

KAWS Holiday UK (KAWS UK holiday black)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom Black (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. New in their original packaging - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS SHARE complete set of 3 works (KAWS Share companion set)
KAWS SHARE complete set of 3 works (KAWS Share companion set)

KAWS SHARE complete set of 3 works (KAWS Share companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SHARE Companion (Set of 3): Complete Set of 3 KAWS SHARE figurative sculptures, each new & unopened in its original packaging. KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – the first London solo exhibition by KAWS (Skarstedt London 2019). In SHARE, KAWS uses two of his characters to convey opposing human attitudes- whereby, the Companion is secure and looks outward, holding but not attached to the toy in its hand. Of recent note, KAWS SHARE was open to public display in New York's famed Rockefeller Center in (August 2021). New/never displayed & accompanied by original packaging. Medium: Painted Vinyl Cast Resin. 12.4 x 6.3 inches (applies to each individual). New, unopened in its original box; excellent condition. From a sold out edition of unknown. Stamped to the underside of foot. Packed safely & professionally. We are a trusted leading seller & expert in this category. A leading artist of his generation, Brooklyn-based KAWS engages audiences beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. KAWS is perhaps best known for his iconic character, Companion, which is featured in key paintings, sculptures, products, and toy figures. KAWS’ art possesses a sophisticated humor and thoughtful critique of consumer products. His bold, high-minded graphic language revitalizes figuration with big, bold gestures and keen, playful intricacy. KAWS’ figures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Clean Slate Companion (KAWS brown clean slate)
KAWS Clean Slate Companion (KAWS brown clean slate)

KAWS Clean Slate Companion (KAWS brown clean slate)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Clean Slate (Brown), new & unopened in its original packaging. A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale Clean Slate sculpture - a key ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM (KAWS white Chum companion)
KAWS CHUM (KAWS white Chum companion)

KAWS CHUM (KAWS white Chum companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (white): Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHUM...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Japan Kokeshi wood (set of 3 works)
KAWS Holiday Japan Kokeshi wood (set of 3 works)

KAWS Holiday Japan Kokeshi wood (set of 3 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: Holiday Japan Kokeshi Dolls: A set of three wood sculptures with original wood presentation box. With each measuring approximately: 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 x 5.5 cm) Published i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS KACHAMUKKU Companion
KAWS KACHAMUKKU Companion

KAWS KACHAMUKKU Companion

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Kachamukku 2022: KAWS Kachamukku was born out of a unique collaboration between KAWS and the popular children’s Japanese Sesame Street equivalent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Bronze - Space, 2022 Limited Edition of 250 Sculpture by KAWS
Bronze - Space, 2022 Limited Edition of 250 Sculpture by KAWS

Bronze - Space, 2022 Limited Edition of 250 Sculpture by KAWS

By KAWS

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Bronze - Space, 2022

Bronze sculpture with original case 

Incised signature, date and number on the bottom, 

Signed on the certificate  

14 × 6.3 × 5.7 c...

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2010s KAWS Art

Materials

Bronze

KAWS "Companion Flayed (Brown)" Toy Sculpture
KAWS "Companion Flayed (Brown)" Toy Sculpture

KAWS "Companion Flayed (Brown)" Toy Sculpture

By KAWS

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: KAWS, Title: Flayed Companion (Brown) Series: Toys Date: 2016 Medium: Sculpture Unframed Dimensions: 11" x 5" x 3" Signature: Stamped Edition: Open Edition KAWS (Am...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS Art

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PVC

KAWS MONSTERS: set of 2 works  (KAWS Companion set)
KAWS MONSTERS: set of 2 works  (KAWS Companion set)

KAWS MONSTERS: set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Monsters (set of 2 works): A highly collectible & super decorative set of KAWS art toys, featuring the famed cereal characters: Frankenberry & Count Chocula. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for these timeless pop cultural characters featuring his signature motifs. Each new / never displayed; accompanied by full original packaging. Medium: Vinyl art toys; set of 2 individual works. Approximate dimensions of each individual work: 11.4 × 6.3 inches. New in original packaging. Published by the artist from a sold out edition of unknown. Further background: “Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Red Blush companions (complete set of 2 works KAWS Companion)
KAWS Red Blush companions (complete set of 2 works KAWS Companion)

KAWS Red Blush companions (complete set of 2 works KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Red Blush Companions: complete set of 2 works: New and sealed in their original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Sta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Signed KAWS ONE monograph (signed KAWS Tokyo 2001)
Signed KAWS ONE monograph (signed KAWS Tokyo 2001)

Signed KAWS ONE monograph (signed KAWS Tokyo 2001)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Signed KAWS ONE Artist Book 2001: hand signed KAWS ONE artist book, Tokyo, Japan, 2001. An early monograph documenting KAWS’ seminal New York bus ad “interruptions”, and renown ear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Paper

Kaws Blush Set Flayed & Companion YUZ Museum China Decorative Figures Pop Urban
Kaws Blush Set Flayed & Companion YUZ Museum China Decorative Figures Pop Urban

Kaws Blush Set Flayed & Companion YUZ Museum China Decorative Figures Pop Urban

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

KAWS is a multi-faceted artist straddling the worlds of art and design in his prolific body of work that ranges from paintings, murals, and large-scale sculptures to product design a...

Category

2010s Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Pink Bunny Rabbit Comes With NFC Chip Contemporary Street Art
KAWS Holiday Pink Bunny Rabbit Comes With NFC Chip Contemporary Street Art

KAWS Holiday Pink Bunny Rabbit Comes With NFC Chip Contemporary Street Art

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

Kaws: Holiday Edition Figure (Pink) Open unknown edition Unsigned KAWS is one of the most popular and recognizable contemporary artists, whose reach extends far beyond the art world...

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2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin

Young-Hee - Squid Game
Young-Hee - Squid Game

Young-Hee - Squid Game

By KAWS

Located in London, GB

KAWS, the renowned contemporary artist, has collaborated with Netflix and AllRightsReserved to reinterpret "Young-Hee," the iconic doll from the popular series Squid Game. This col...

Category

2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Monster posters set of 4 (KAWS posters)
KAWS Monster posters set of 4 (KAWS posters)

KAWS Monster posters set of 4 (KAWS posters)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS General Mills posters: complete set of 4 works (2022): These highly decorative KAWS posters feature the artist's rendition of iconic cereal characters, Boo-Berry, Count Chocula,...

Category

2010s Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Paper

KAWS Along The Way Black (KAWS Black Along The Way companion)
KAWS Along The Way Black (KAWS Black Along The Way companion)

KAWS Along The Way Black (KAWS Black Along The Way companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Along The Way (Black) 2019. New and unopened in its original packaging. The KAWS Along The Way figurine is a rendition of the artist's 2013 eighteen-foot wood sculpture origin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS KACHAMUKKU (complete set of two works)
KAWS KACHAMUKKU (complete set of two works)

KAWS KACHAMUKKU (complete set of two works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Kachamukku 2022: complete set of 2 works: KAWS Kachamukku was born out of a unique collaboration between KAWS and the popular children’s Japanese ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Vinyl, Nylon

UNTITLED (SNOOPY)

KAWSUNTITLED (SNOOPY), 2020

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

UNTITLED (SNOOPY)

By KAWS

Located in Aventura, FL

Screen print cutout on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP Hi-White paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork size 10.5 x 8 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Frame si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)
KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)

KAWS SEPARATED Companion (KAWS black Separated Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SEPARATED COMPANION: New & unopened in its original packaging: This highly collectible black KAWS SEPARATED figure is derived from the Brooklyn based artist’s larger scale sculpture of same (originally constructed in 2019), and is a key highlight of the major 2021 KAWS Brooklyn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Singapore brown (KAWS Holiday companion)
KAWS Singapore brown (KAWS Holiday companion)

KAWS Singapore brown (KAWS Holiday companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Brown Holiday Companion (KAWS Singapore): This standout KAWS art toy features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position. Published to commemorate the debut of K...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Small Lies Sculptures Set of 3 2017 Brooklyn Street Art Contemporary
KAWS Small Lies Sculptures Set of 3 2017 Brooklyn Street Art Contemporary

KAWS Small Lies Sculptures Set of 3 2017 Brooklyn Street Art Contemporary

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

KAWS is a multi-faceted artist straddling the worlds of art and design in his prolific body of work that ranges from paintings, murals, and large-scale sculptures to product design a...

Category

2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS Chum)
KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS Chum)

KAWS CHUM orange companion (KAWS 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 KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS BFF Blue, Best Friend Forever 2017 Figure
KAWS BFF Blue, Best Friend Forever 2017 Figure

KAWS BFF Blue, Best Friend Forever 2017 Figure

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

Kaws BFF, Best Friend Forever Figure from 2017. New condition still in the package. A great contemporary pop figure by the legendary KAWS. Open unknown ...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin

KAWS SEPARATED KAWS Changbai (KAWS companion set of 2 works)
KAWS SEPARATED KAWS Changbai (KAWS companion set of 2 works)

KAWS SEPARATED KAWS Changbai (KAWS companion set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SEPARATED & KAWS Holiday Changbai (set of 2 works): These highly collectible KAWS SEPARATED and KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai figures are derived from the Brooklyn based artist’s larger...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS UK Holiday & KAWS Passing through (set of 2 KAWS companions)
KAWS UK Holiday & KAWS Passing through (set of 2 KAWS companions)

KAWS UK Holiday & KAWS Passing through (set of 2 KAWS companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS UK Holiday Companion Brown & KAWS Passing through: 2 works: KAWS UK Holiday: KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright and seated position with its eyes covered. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Kaws Companion (Blush)
Kaws Companion (Blush)

KAWSKaws Companion (Blush), 2016

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Kaws Companion (Blush)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have. Luxurious Blush version of this iconic Kaws sculpture figure. Released as part of Kaws exhibition in Shanghai i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art

Materials

Resin

KAWS GONE Black Companion (black KAWS gone)
KAWS GONE Black Companion (black KAWS gone)

KAWS GONE Black Companion (black KAWS gone)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE (Black), new & unopened in its original packaging. A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - a key highlight of KAWS’ recent exhibition, 'KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS WHAT PARTY (KAWS companion)
KAWS WHAT PARTY (KAWS companion)

KAWS WHAT PARTY (KAWS companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS WHAT PARTY (orange): KAWS orange WHAT PARTY Companion featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

2016 Companion Blush (Flayed) Set vinyl figures by KAWS from Medicom Toy Corp.
2016 Companion Blush (Flayed) Set vinyl figures by KAWS from Medicom Toy Corp.

2016 Companion Blush (Flayed) Set vinyl figures by KAWS from Medicom Toy Corp.

By KAWS

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Companion Blush (Flayed) Set of two painted vinyl figures in original 2016 packaging from Medicom Toy Corp. From KAWS' (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly's) open edition release. Unsigned.

Category

2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Vinyl

KAWS Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS flayed companions)
KAWS Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS flayed companions)

KAWS Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS flayed companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Flayed Companion: Set of 2. Each, new and sealed in their original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Starts at the Mo...

Category

2010s Street Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Bronze - Good Morning, 2022. Limited Edition of 250; bronze sculpture by KAWS.
Bronze - Good Morning, 2022. Limited Edition of 250; bronze sculpture by KAWS.

Bronze - Good Morning, 2022. Limited Edition of 250; bronze sculpture by KAWS.

By KAWS

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Good Morning (2022) Bronze sculpture with original case Incised signature, date and edition number on the bottom Signed on the certificate 4.2 × 15.5 × 6.3 cm Edition 183/250 Incl...

Category

2010s KAWS Art

Materials

Bronze

KAWS - Companion - Black, 2017 - Painted Cast Vinyl
KAWS - Companion - Black, 2017 - Painted Cast Vinyl

KAWS - Companion - Black, 2017 - Painted Cast Vinyl

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS's cartoonish style—including his best-known characters with X-ed out eyes—has its roots in his early career as a street artist, when he began replacing advertisements with his o...

Category

2010s Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 5 (KAWS Companion set)
KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 5 (KAWS Companion set)

KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 5 (KAWS Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS WHAT PARTY, Complete Set of 5: 5 individual KAWS Companions featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculpt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM white (KAWS Chum Companion)
KAWS CHUM white (KAWS Chum Companion)

KAWS CHUM white (KAWS Chum Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (white): Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHUM...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM set of 5 works (KAWS Chum companion set)
KAWS CHUM set of 5 works (KAWS Chum companion set)

KAWS CHUM set of 5 works (KAWS Chum companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM Companion 2022: set of 5 works: This complete set of 5 KAWS CHUM Companions, was published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed Chum character; "I can r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Vinyl Figure, 2022, Holiday Changbai Mountain (Snowy White)
KAWS Vinyl Figure, 2022, Holiday Changbai Mountain (Snowy White)

KAWS Vinyl Figure, 2022, Holiday Changbai Mountain (Snowy White)

By KAWS

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: KAWS Medium: Painted cast vinyl Title: holiday Changbai Mountain (Snowy White) Year: 2022 Edition: Open edition Image Size: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 7" Signed: Stamped with artist n...

Category

2010s KAWS Art

Materials

Vinyl

KAWS TIME OFF set of 3 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
KAWS TIME OFF set of 3 works (KAWS Time Off companion)

KAWS TIME OFF set of 3 works (KAWS Time Off companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TIME OFF (complete set of 3 works): A highly decorative KAWS Companion set featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. These brightly colored, highly collectible KAWS Companion art toys were published ahead of the exhibition: KAWS: TIME OFF at Skarstedt gallery, Paris (2023) and offer a meditative & playful interpretation of time. Each presented new in original packaging. Medium: Vinyl. Set of 3 individual works. Year: 2023. Dimensions: 7 × 11 x 5.9 inches inches (applies to each individual work). Each new and accompanied by original packaging. Never displayed. Stamped on the underside (applies to each individual work). From a sold out edition of unknown. KAWS is an American graffiti artist and designer known for his toys, paintings, and prints. Born Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and went on to work in animation. “When your whole art is based on the lettering you choose, you kinda figure out what ones work together. I just liked the shapes of the k, a, w, s,” he explained of his moniker. Having started as a graffiti artist in New York in the early 1990s, KAWS began reworking advertisements in his distinctive style. Pop Art and culture permeate his cartoonish Companion series of figurines, which bear a resemblance to the works of Takashi Murakami. KAWS worked together with Nike in 2017 to produce an Air Jordan 4...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)
KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)

KAWS Brown Companions: set of 4 (KAWS Companion 2016-2019)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2016-2019: A curated set of 4 individual Brown KAWS Companions new & unopened in original packaging. KAWS Clean Slate, 2018: 14.25 x 8 x 8 inches. KAWS Brown Compan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Kaws art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic KAWS art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by KAWS in paint, synthetic resin paint, vinyl paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large KAWS art, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Peter Max, Robert Indiana, and Heidler & Heeps. KAWS art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $200,000, while the average work can sell for $1,970.
Questions About KAWS Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    There is no owner of KAWS. KAWS is not a company or a business; it is the name of artist Brian Donnelly. He got his start as a graffiti artist in New Jersey and used the tag KAWS to sign his work 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 culture phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    KAWS is so popular in China because his artwork appeals to a young demographic that is interested in the bold yet playful style of his figurines, toys, sculptures, prints and other works. The unique street art style of KAWS’s works has broad appeal beyond China as well. His pieces that appropriate elements of pop culture, such as SpongeBob Squarepants and The Simpsons, are especially famous. Shop a wide variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What KAWS’s art means is open to interpretation. 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. Companion is now the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental works. 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 explained in the catalogue for an exhibition at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas. “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.” On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    KAWS uses acrylic paint for many of his works. The artist has said in the past that he has custom paints produced for him by the company Golden. When painting his figurines, KAWS uses a technique that makes the brushstrokes virtually invisible. Find a variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The most popular KAWS art is a topic that is open to debate. However, his first-ever toy design is a favorite among collectors. Called COMPANION, it is an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes. COMPANION debuted with a limited run of 500 and sold out quickly. Find an assortment of KAWS figures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What makes KAWS’s art unique is the artist's innovative approach to his work. The American artist seamlessly blends elements of Pop art, street art and popular culture into his pieces. He is known for putting a creative spin on familiar characters and his playful figurines, which often feature double-X eyes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of art by KAWS.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The exact number of Jordan 4 X KAWS that were made is unknown. However, the collaboration sneaker was a limited edition, so it is safe to assume that fewer pairs were produced than what is typical of other Jordan 4 colorways. The collaborative design features a gray suede upper, custom footbeds and a glow-in-the-dark sole. Find a collection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, KAWS is real art. Although Brian Donnelly, the artist known as KAWS, often draws inspiration from popular culture, his art includes sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints. His iconic toys and figures also qualify as art, and like prints, they're sold in limited qualities. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of KAWS art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, KAWS is a real artist. Born Brian Donnelly, he got his start as a graffiti artist in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked how it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art, including figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Some art lovers feel that canvas prints are worth it. Due to their materials, canvas prints more closely resemble paintings than other types of prints, making them appealing to those who want that classic gallery look for less. Also, canvas prints that feature gallery-wrapped construction allow the artwork to be the center of focus. However, there are many other types of prints to consider for your space. Options include wood prints, metal prints, fabric prints and more traditional paper prints. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Yes, some acrylic paintings may be worth money. Many well-known artists have used acrylics to produce paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Robert Motherwell, Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Mark Rothko, Roy Lichtenstein and Helen Frankenthaler. Paintings by these and other famous artists can be worth a considerable amount. Generally, some factors that contribute to the potential value of a painting are artist, size, historical significance and condition. To find out how much a particular acrylic painting in your collection may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a wide variety of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooklyn, New York artist KAWS uses a variety of mediums for his work, with acrylic painting, screen prints and sculptures being the most predominant. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic KAWS pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What is so special about KAWS is that the American artist creates imaginative pieces that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. He is particularly well known for his toys, including his debut figure, Companion, inspired by Mickey Mouse. He has also teamed up with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme and collaborated with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Find a range of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    KAWS brand is a term that some people apply to the pieces produced by the artist KAWS. But technically, KAWS is a person — Brian Donnelly — and not a brand. He 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 1999, KAWS 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. You will sometimes see people refer to these toys as KAWS brand figurines. Shop a diverse assortment of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Only 500 KAWS Companions were made in the first limited edition run. To produce the series of figures, KAWS partnered with the manufacturer Toy Hunter. The original Companions hit the market in 1999 and sold out quickly. Find a diverse assortment of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Yes, there are fake KAWS. Unfortunately, the rising popularity of KAWS figures has brought a proliferation of fakes. To avoid purchasing a replica, familiarize yourself with the nuances of a specific model and study images of authentic figures. Is the color right? Many fakes get the nuances wrong, so be sure to compare the color of your figure to those shown in images of authentic pieces. How about the finish? Check if your particular figure should be matte or shiny. Are there discrepancies in the X’s of the eyes or the placement of design features? For example, a four-foot KAWS Dissected Companion should have 10 dots for the ribs. Many fakes only have nine. You can also seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer when attempting to authenticate a specific figure. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    KAWS art is the general term for works created by the American artist KAWS. He is best known for his more than 130 toy designs, which include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as his work by their XX eyes. In addition, KAWS produces sculptures, drawings, paintings and prints. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The word KAWS means an American artist. Born Brian Donnelly, KAWS adopted the name when he was active as a graffiti artist in New Jersey and New York. In interviews, he has explained that KAWS has no particular meaning to him. He simply chose the name because he liked how the characters looked. He is most well known for his line of whimsical figures with double-X eyes. Explore a range of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, Bearbrick and KAWS are not the same. However, they have collaborated with one another many times. KAWS is the pseudonym of the artist Brian Donnelly, while Bearbrick is a brand of collectible designer toys produced by the Japanese company MediCom Toy Incorporated. On 1stDibs, find a variety of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A KAWS figure is a toy or figurine comparable to an action figure, created by the American artist, Brian Donnelly, who is known professionally as KAWS. Called ‘companions’, the figures are in KAWS’ signature style, and monster-size versions have been seen everywhere from Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Shop a selection of KAWS pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
    Kaws' Companion is a clown-like figure based on a Mickey Mouse with X-ed out eyes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    KAWS is famous for producing figures, toys, sculptures, drawings, paintings and prints that borrow from pop culture phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Called Companion, it was an 8-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and XX eyes. Companion debuted with a limited run of 500 and sold out quickly. The piece was the first of more than 130 toy designs by KAWS, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Explore a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, artist Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, does make his own art. He admits he has a regimented schedule now that he has children, and finds that this has made him more productive, allowing him to focus on sculptures and paintings in the mornings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    How KAWS makes his sculptures varies. The New Jersey-born artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly works with a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood and bronze. By mixing up his techniques and experimenting with different mediums, KAWS can incorporate various colors and textures into his sculptures, figures and toys, and continues to innovate his practice.

    In 1999, KAWS partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. 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 (and counterfeiters have since taken notice).

    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.

    Find authentic KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What the KAWS character is called depends on which one you mean, as KAWS has created more than one. Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and iterations in both monumental KAWS statues and small figures. The character is a reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes. Other KAWS characters include Accomplice, Chum and Bendy. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, KAWS are always produced in limited edition runs. KAWS is a New York-based artist who designs limited edition toys and clothing. He is known for creating figurines that mix both high- and low-brow art. Widely popular with pop culture enthusiasts and collectors, KAWS art can only be found through select retailers. Find a range of KAWS art for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    KAWS is an American artist, toy and clothing designer. Born in New Jersey under the name Brian Donnelly, he became interested in graffiti very early on. He earned a BFA and began working for Disney. His artwork gained popularity and he began traveling and designing toys and clothing while continuing art and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The artist behind KAWS is Brian Donnelly. As a kid in Jersey City, New Jersey, he got into graffiti art, using KAWS as his tag. Today, KAWS creates a diverse range of art and design objects. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures, colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A KAWS FAMILY set is a collection of four sculptures created by artist Brian “KAWS” Donnelly that come in a set. The term family refers to the fact that the set comprises two large and two small figures, so side by side, they resemble parents and children. Donnelly released the sets on September 13, 2021, in an assortment of colorways. On 1stDibs, find a selection of authentic KAWS sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a KAWS figure is real, first assess its overall quality. From the Companion to the Chum, all authentic KAWS figures will feel solid and dense. If it’s hollow, it’s likely not a KAWS.

    Be skeptical of any product marked “factory error.” KAWS spends a great deal of time perfecting every limited-edition design and would never release a less-than-flawless creation. Smudged, deformed or misaligned details are highly unlikely on an authentic KAWS; it’s more probable that “factory error” and “sample” are simply more appealing terms for “unauthorized copy.” Of course, if a figure is preowned and unboxed, a few dings and scratches may appear.

    Next, examine the details. An authentic box for a figure will have a hologram label that changes color as you move it. Is the box’s size correct? The color? How about the font size and spacing everywhere on the packaging? Does it have the correct design on the front? Inspect even the smallest detail — it may be the one that a lazy counterfeiter overlooked.

    As for the figure itself, again, every element counts. Is the color right? Many fakes get the nuances wrong, so be sure to compare the color of your figure to those shown in images of authentic pictures. How about the finish? Check if your particular figure should be matte or shiny. Are there discrepancies in the X of the eyes or the placement of design features? For example, a four-foot KAWS Dissected Companion should have 10 dots for the ribs. Many fakes only have nine.

    When in doubt about the authenticity of a piece, seek the help of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert.

    On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of KAWS figures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The KAWS Take open edition is a type of vinyl figurine sold as a decorative object or work of art. Arton Contemporary produces the figurines in limited quantities. The open edition Take debuted in 2020. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a KAWS Companion is real, assess its overall quality. All authentic KAWS figures will feel solid and dense. If it’s hollow, it’s likely not a KAWS. And be skeptical of any product marked “factory error.” KAWS spends a great deal of time perfecting every limited-edition design and would never release a less-than-flawless creation. Smudged, deformed or misaligned details are highly unlikely on an authentic KAWS; it’s more probable that “factory error” and “sample” are simply more appealing terms for “unauthorized copy.” Also, look for the product’s correct year of creation and © KAWS stamped on the bottom of the doll. Some models should have the series name or toy manufacturer on them as well. Knowing the characteristics of the particular figure you're purchasing can also help you determine if the toy is authentic. When in doubt, enlist the help of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell if a KAWS doll is real, familiarize yourself with the details of the particular KAWS figure you are interested in purchasing. Learn what has been released. For example, was a certain model ever produced in a particular colorway? Or with certain dimensions? Look up images from reliable sources. The XX logo on a KAWS figure is one of the most recognizable features and can be a helpful indicator of authenticity if you know where to look for it. In many toys, it is incorporated into the anatomy or costume, like the six Xs on the Companion model. On the KAWS Separated and Passing Through Companion, it is on the hands and feet. Be wary of KAWS toys with Xs that are misaligned, smudged or show bleeding. Look closely to make sure the X eyes are symmetrical. If you need assistance with authentication, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS figures.