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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 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 More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS x Supreme Chalk Logo Skateboard Deck Pink

KAWS x Supreme Chalk Logo Skateboard Deck Pink

By KAWS

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Chalk Logo Skateboard Deck, Pink By KAWS KAWS, the pseudonym of American artist Brian Donnelly, is widely recognized for his distinctive blend of street art and pop culture iconog...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plywood

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 More Art

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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 More Art

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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 More Art

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Resin

KAWS Companion 2016 (KAWS grey companion)
KAWS Companion 2016 (KAWS grey companion)

KAWS Companion 2016 (KAWS grey companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Grey Companion, 2016. New and sealed in its original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS x Disney Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket
KAWS x Disney Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket

KAWS x Disney Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket

By KAWS

Located in BRUCE, ACT

KAWS x Disney Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 2010 Pinocchio size: 26 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm Jiminy Cricket size: 5.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm Edition of 500 Stamped to the underside of the feet Pr...

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2010s KAWS More Art

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

What Party - (Yellow)
What Party - (Yellow)

What Party - (Yellow)

By KAWS

Located in London, GB


Vinyl and cast resin sculpture Stamped signature Presented in original box, and accompanied by unique hologram authenticity number
 11 3/8 × 5 1/8 × 3 3/4 in
 28.9 × 13 × 9.5 cm Ope...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

KAWS X BE@RBRICK  BWWT 400%
KAWS X BE@RBRICK  BWWT 400%

KAWS X BE@RBRICK BWWT 400%

By KAWS

Located in BRUCE, ACT

KAWS X BE@RBRICK BWWT 400%, 2005 Karimoku wood Edition of 400 Size 27.3 × 12.7 × 8.9 cm Incised on the reverse 'MEDICOM TOY / LIFE ENTERTAINMENT / JAPAN / ©KAWS..05' Produced by Medi...

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2010s KAWS More Art

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Wood

KAWS TAKE Companion (KAWS black companion)
KAWS TAKE Companion (KAWS black companion)

KAWS TAKE Companion (KAWS black companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TAKE (Black) new & unopened in its original packaging. A standout KAWS Companion figure and variation of KAWS' large scale TAKE sculpture - a key highlight of the exhibition, '...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Kaws BFF (Black)
Kaws BFF (Black)

KAWSKaws BFF (Black), 2016

$320Sale Price|20% Off

Kaws BFF (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Super soft Kaws BFF Plush. Limited edition. Number 0264 on tag from edition. Kaws signature stitched on bottom of foot. Comes in custom black and pink presentation box. Attached tag ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Polyester

KAWS HOLIDAY Japan (KAWS brown companion)
KAWS HOLIDAY Japan (KAWS brown companion)

KAWS HOLIDAY Japan (KAWS brown 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. This figur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Companion Japan (KAWS black companion)
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan (KAWS black companion)

KAWS Holiday Companion Japan (KAWS black companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Black Holiday Companion (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan): This figurative vinyl sculpture features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position. Published by All Rights Res...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Singapore grey (KAWS grey companion)
KAWS Holiday Singapore grey (KAWS grey companion)

KAWS Holiday Singapore grey (KAWS grey companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Chum Vinyl Art Toy, Contemporary Sculpture, Open Edition 2022
KAWS Chum Vinyl Art Toy, Contemporary Sculpture, Open Edition 2022

KAWS Chum Vinyl Art Toy, Contemporary Sculpture, Open Edition 2022

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

Painted cast vinyl art toy To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Chum figurine, KAWS released a new set of colors in the summer of 2022. Chum means "a close friend" is not...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Vinyl, Nylon

KAWS SMALL LIE Black & KAWS Along The Way Black (set of 2 works)
KAWS SMALL LIE Black & KAWS Along The Way Black (set of 2 works)

KAWS SMALL LIE Black & KAWS Along The Way Black (set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion: Black &KAWS Along The Way Black set of 2 works: This set features two of KAWS' iconic pieces; KAWS’s Small Lie features the Pinocchio-inspired figure bows i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai: set of 3 works (KAWS chanbgai)
KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai: set of 3 works (KAWS chanbgai)

KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai: set of 3 works (KAWS chanbgai)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Holiday Changbai Mountain: set of 3 works (KAWS Changbai): A beautifully composed KAWS COMPANION set published to commemorate KAWS' larger-scale scu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS WHAT PARTY white (KAWS white what party)
KAWS WHAT PARTY white (KAWS white what party)

KAWS WHAT PARTY white (KAWS white what party)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS WHAT PARTY Companion: This KAWS Companion vinyl sculpture features KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculptur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Passing Through (Mono)
Passing Through (Mono)

Passing Through (Mono)

By KAWS

Located in Bristol, GB

Painted cast vinyl Edition of 500 (unnumbered, reported) Stamped on the underside of foot Figure in excellent condition, with minor markings. Some minor imperfections may exist given...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Vinyl, Plastic

HOLIDAY INDONESIA - ACCOMPLICE Figure (Black)
HOLIDAY INDONESIA - ACCOMPLICE Figure (Black)

HOLIDAY INDONESIA - ACCOMPLICE Figure (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS:HOLIDAY KAWS:HOLIDAY INDONESIA - Figure (Black) SPECIFICATION • Material: Vinyl • Dimension: L11.5 inches • Certificated NFC chip of authenticity For this tenth stop on the tou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

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...

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2010s Street Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Acrylic

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...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS -- 400% Mad Hectic Kubrick
KAWS -- 400% Mad Hectic Kubrick

KAWS -- 400% Mad Hectic Kubrick

By KAWS

Located in BRUCE, ACT

KAWS 400% Mad Hectic Kubrick, 2003 Painted cast vinyl 10 h × 6¾ w × 3½ d in (25 × 17 × 9 cm) Stamped signature and date to reverse '© KAWS..03'. Impressed title and manufacturer's ...

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Early 2000s KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

KAWS Monster companion  (KAWS Companion)
KAWS Monster companion  (KAWS Companion)

KAWS Monster companion (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Boo Berry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Boo Berry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for this timel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Frankenberry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Frankenberry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Companion 2016: set of 4 works (KAWS companion set)
KAWS Companion 2016: set of 4 works (KAWS companion set)

KAWS Companion 2016: set of 4 works (KAWS companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companions 2016 (Set of 4 individual works): KAWS Companion: Brown, Black, Grey & Red full body 2016 - each, new and sealed in their original packaging. These iconic KAWS figura...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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.

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2010s Street Art KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art
Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art

Rare Carved Wood Kaws Hand Sculpture More Gallery Switzerland Wooden Toy Art

By KAWS

Located in Surfside, FL

Wood hand 2016 walnut 7 h × 4¼ w × 4 d in (18 × 11 × 10 cm) Engraved signature and inscription to underside Kaws: Giswil 12 June-26 August More Gallery This work is from an edition...

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2010s Street Art KAWS More Art

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Wood

KAWS - Take Figure - Pink Version _BFF Companion
KAWS - Take Figure - Pink Version _BFF Companion

KAWS - Take Figure - Pink Version _BFF Companion

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

Several months after releasing the KAWS Share Figure in February, the artist released his long anticipated KAWS Take Figure. The figure, which features a blue BFF holding a brown Com...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Five Years Later Companion (Brown)
Five Years Later Companion (Brown)

Five Years Later Companion (Brown)

By KAWS

Located in Bristol, GB

Painted cast vinyl Edition of 500 (reported) Stamped 'MEDICOM TOY 2004 CHINA © KAWS..04' on the underside Pristine, some minor imperfections may exist given the nature of the materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Vinyl, Plastic

Kaws Companion (Blush Flayed)
Kaws Companion (Blush Flayed)

Kaws Companion (Blush Flayed)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

KAWS SHARE (KAWS black share companion)
KAWS SHARE (KAWS black share companion)

KAWS SHARE (KAWS black share companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SHARE (Black), new & unopened in its original packaging: KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – the first London solo exhibition by KAWS (Skarstedt London 2019). In SHARE, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS - Clean Slate - Grey Version
KAWS - Clean Slate - Grey Version

KAWS - Clean Slate - Grey Version

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS Clean Slate (Grey), new & unopened in its original packaging. Sold Out after the artist's retrospect exhibition at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Medium: Vinyl & Cast Res...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS limited edition of 500 Olive Oil Tins From Italy with Due Leoni Street Art
KAWS limited edition of 500 Olive Oil Tins From Italy with Due Leoni Street Art

KAWS limited edition of 500 Olive Oil Tins From Italy with Due Leoni Street Art

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

Limited edition of 500. KAWS (b. 1974) is an American artist based in New York City. Over the last two decades KAWS has built a successful career with work that consistently shows h...

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2010s Street Art KAWS More Art

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Metal

Kaws Small Lie (Black)
Kaws Small Lie (Black)

KAWSKaws Small Lie (Black), 2017

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Kaws Small Lie (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Kaws Small Lie Figure based on the Pinocchio character. Kaws debuted this character as a giant 30 foot wood sculpture at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in UK. This art toy or sculptur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

Kaws Companion (Black)
Kaws Companion (Black)

KAWSKaws Companion (Black), 2016

$400Sale Price|20% Off

Kaws Companion (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have. Solid Black version of the iconic Kaws art figure. Released as part of Kaws exhibition in Texas at The Modern M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

Kaws Companion (Black Flayed)
Kaws Companion (Black Flayed)

Kaws Companion (Black Flayed)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin

Chomper Bearbrick 1000%
Chomper Bearbrick 1000%

Chomper Bearbrick 1000%

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

The Be@rbrick is a figure produced by the Japanese company Medicom. With this figure, they have invited different artists and brands to stylize the figure to their own liking. Brand ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

KAWS - Gone - Brown Version - collectible PopArt
KAWS - Gone - Brown Version - collectible PopArt

KAWS - Gone - Brown Version - collectible PopArt

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS Gone- Brown version New on its original packaging. Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin Open unknown edition Unsigned

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Companion Flayed & Companion Editions Vinyl Figure Complete Set of 8 Sealed
KAWS Companion Flayed & Companion Editions Vinyl Figure Complete Set of 8 Sealed

KAWS Companion Flayed & Companion Editions Vinyl Figure Complete Set of 8 Sealed

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

Package Dimensions 14.25 x 8.58 x 3.62 inches Item Weight 1.17 pounds Sculptures are in Pristine Condition and have been stored safely since 2016. The figures are both sealed in cl...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

KAWS Black Companions: set of 10 (KAWS Companion 2018-2021)
KAWS Black Companions: set of 10 (KAWS Companion 2018-2021)

KAWS Black Companions: set of 10 (KAWS Companion 2018-2021)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2018-2021: A curated set of 10 individual Black KAWS Companions new & unopened in original packaging. KAWS Clean Slate, 2018: 14.25 x 8 inches. KAWS Along The Way 2019: 10.5 x 9 inches. KAWS Holiday Space 2020: 11.5 inches in height. KAWS What Party: 11 x 5 inches. KAWS Holiday Taipei: 5.5 x 7 inches. KAWS Share: 12.4 x 6.3 inches. KAWS Separated 2021: 7.75 x 6 inches. KAWS BFF: 13 x 5.7 inches KAWS 2020...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS - Small Lie - Black Version
KAWS - Small Lie - Black Version

KAWS - Small Lie - Black Version

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

In December 2017, KAWS released a new version of his classic companion character, titled "Small Lie". The figure features the companion slumped over in what appears to be a disappoin...

Category

2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS -- Astro Boy, Painted Cast Vinyl Sculpture, Limited Edition 300, 2012
KAWS -- Astro Boy, Painted Cast Vinyl Sculpture, Limited Edition 300, 2012

KAWS -- Astro Boy, Painted Cast Vinyl Sculpture, Limited Edition 300, 2012

By KAWS

Located in BRUCE, ACT

KAWS Astro Boy, 2012 Painted cast vinyl Size 37.5 × 15.2 × 11e cm From Limited edition 300 with 'Medicom Toy 2012 China' and 'Tezuka Productions Designed by Kaws' stamp on the under...

Category

2010s KAWS More Art

Materials

Plastic, Vinyl

Tension 1000% Bearbrick
Tension 1000% Bearbrick

KAWSTension 1000% Bearbrick, 2021

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Tension 1000% Bearbrick

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Brand new never displayed in original box Open unknown edition Unsigned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

Materials

Plastic

Kaws Holiday Japan Mount Fuji (Pink)
Kaws Holiday Japan Mount Fuji (Pink)

Kaws Holiday Japan Mount Fuji (Pink)

By KAWS

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Cute and stylish Kaws Mount Fuji in pink from his Holiday Japan collection. Limited Edition. Edition number is listed on custom Kaws Tag. Released for the Kaws outdoor exhibition at ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Polyester

KAWS - Share Figure - Brown Version _Brand new collectible
KAWS - Share Figure - Brown Version _Brand new collectible

KAWS - Share Figure - Brown Version _Brand new collectible

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS SHARE (Brown version), new & unopened in its original packaging: KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – the first London solo exhibition by KAWS (Skarstedt London 2019). In S...

Category

2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

400% Gray Bearbrick

400% Gray Bearbrick

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Stamped on back leg "KAWS.02" "MEDICOM TOY 2002" Open unknown edition Unsigned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

Materials

Plastic

KAWS Brown GONE (KAWS GONE brown & blue)
KAWS Brown GONE (KAWS GONE brown & blue)

KAWS Brown GONE (KAWS GONE brown & blue)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE (Brown), 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 Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Kaws more art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic KAWS more art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of more 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 pink, red, blue 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 more art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Shepard Fairey, Ed Ruscha, and David Shrigley. KAWS more 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 $33,500, while the average work can sell for $1,490.
Questions About KAWS More Art
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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
    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 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 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 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.