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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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KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Black Edition) - Pop Art
KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Black Edition) - Pop Art

KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Black Edition) - Pop Art

By KAWS

Located in Asheville, NC

KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Black Edition) - Pop Art Artists KAWS Edition Details Year: 2021 Class: Toy Status: Official Released: 11/13/21 Paper: Vinyl Abo...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Plastic

KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Grey Edition) - Pop Art
KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Grey Edition) - Pop Art

KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Grey Edition) - Pop Art

By KAWS

Located in Asheville, NC

KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Grey Edition) - Pop Art Artists KAWS Edition Details Year: 2021 Class: Toy Status: Official Released: 11/13/21 Paper: Vinyl Abou...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Plastic

KAWS Flayed Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS companion)
KAWS Flayed Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS companion)

KAWS Flayed Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2016: Set of 2 KAWS Flayed Companions (Brown & Red). Each, new and sealed in original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: W...

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2010s Abstract KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS BFF Vinyl Companions (KAWS Set of 2)
KAWS BFF Vinyl Companions (KAWS Set of 2)

KAWS BFF Vinyl Companions (KAWS Set of 2)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS BFF Blue & Pink (set of 2), each new, unopened in original packaging. KAWS BFF is a well-received work and variation of KAWS' large-scale sculpture in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood. Medium: Vinyl Paint, Cast Resin. Published by Medicom Japan. 2017. 13 x 5.7 x 3.25 inches (applies to each individual). Unopened; excellent condition. From a sold out un-numbered edition. New and sealed in their original packaging. Shipped securely from New York, NY. 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS SEPARATED grey (KAWS Separated Companion)
KAWS SEPARATED grey (KAWS Separated Companion)

KAWS SEPARATED grey (KAWS Separated Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SEPARATED COMPANION: New & unopened in its original packaging: This highly collectible grey KAWS SEPARATED figure is derived from the Brooklyn based artist’s larger scale sculpt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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 More Art

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Resin

KAWS Small Lie set of 2 (KAWS Companion set)
KAWS Small Lie set of 2 (KAWS Companion set)

KAWS Small Lie set of 2 (KAWS Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Small Lie Companion: Set of 2 works (black and grey). Each new and sealed in their original packaging. Among KAWS’s signature “Companions,” Small Lie has the most childlike re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS SMALL LIE complete set of 3 works (KAWS small lie companion)
KAWS SMALL LIE complete set of 3 works (KAWS small lie companion)

KAWS SMALL LIE complete set of 3 works (KAWS small lie companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE: Complete Set of Three. Each new and sealed in their original packaging. These KAWS figurative pieces are a rendition of Small Lie produced in collaboration with Qatar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS BFF KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)
KAWS BFF KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)

KAWS BFF KAWS TAKE (set of 2 KAWS companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS BFF Black & KAWS TAKE Black (set of 2 KAWS Companions): A well-received KAWS figure set featuring KAWS' smaller scale BFF sculpture originally on display in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood: and a variation of KAWS' large scale TAKE sculpture - a key highlight of the exhibition, 'KAWS BLACKOUT’ at Skarstedt Gallery London in 2019 - the first London solo exhibition by KAWS. Each new/never displayed and accompanied by full original packaging. Medium: Painted Vinyl Cast Resin (applies to each). TAKE: 13.4 x 6 inches. BFF: 13 x 5.7 x 3.25 inches. Condition: each new, unopened in original boxes. Each from a sold out edition of unknown. Stamped on the underside of each foot. Shipped securely from New York, NY. KAWS uses two of his characters here to convey opposing human attitudes. In the sculpture TAKE, the BFF holds a child Companion defensively, pulling it back in a gesture of mistrust as if to prevent someone else from touching it; the child cowed looks to the ground, the fear is transferred. In SHARE, the Companion is secure and looks outward, holding but not attached to the toy in its hand. KAWS’ figures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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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...

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2010s KAWS More Art

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Plastic, Vinyl

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...

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2010s 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 Chocula Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Count Chocula. A playful exploration of KAWS’ love for this timeless pop cultural character featuring his signature motifs. New / never displayed; accompanied by full original packaging. Medium: Vinyl art toy. Approximately: 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 Street Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Black Companion Open Edition

Black Companion Open Edition

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Black Companion Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

Metal Chogokin 200% Dissected Bearbrick

Metal Chogokin 200% Dissected Bearbrick

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Beautiful metal KAWS Dissected Bearbrick with articulated joints. Instead of the usual plastic or vinyl used for his toys, this beautiful piece is made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Metal

KAWS Flayed Companions 2016: complete set of 4 works (KAWS companion)
KAWS Flayed Companions 2016: complete set of 4 works (KAWS companion)

KAWS Flayed Companions 2016: complete set of 4 works (KAWS companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2016: Complete Set of 4 Flayed Companions. Each, new and sealed in original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Take Figure, Black Version, Resin & Vinyl Paint, Pop Art, 2010+
KAWS Take Figure, Black Version, Resin & Vinyl Paint, Pop Art, 2010+

KAWS Take Figure, Black Version, Resin & Vinyl Paint, Pop Art, 2010+

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

Open unknown edition Unsigned Several months after releasing the KAWS Share Figure in February, the artist released his long anticipated KAWS Take Figure. The figure, which features...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Hand Signed Book Contemporary Street Art
KAWS Hand Signed Book Contemporary Street Art

KAWS Hand Signed Book Contemporary Street Art

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

The definitive study of the work of KAWS, one of the most influential and much-loved forces in contemporary art and culture. This edition has been signed by KAWS. KAWS is one of the...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Archival Paper

KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Japan (set of 2 KAWS Companion works)
KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Japan (set of 2 KAWS Companion works)

KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Japan (set of 2 KAWS Companion works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Grey Holiday Companion: 2 works (KAWS Taipei & KAWS Japan): A set of two KAWS Holiday figures featuring, KAWS' signature character, COMPANION in relaxed positions. Each work was respectively published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger sculptures...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

BFF Companion Black Edition
BFF Companion Black Edition

BFF Companion Black Edition

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

From the 2017 Collection. Black, white and pink vinyl BFF Companion Open Edition figurine with upright pose, trademark X-form eyes, textured surface, movable limbs and brand stamp at...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

Holiday Big Moon By KAWS
Holiday Big Moon By KAWS

Holiday Big Moon By KAWS

By KAWS

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Holiday Big Moon By KAWS KAWS, the pseudonym of American artist Brian Donnelly, is widely recognized for his distinctive blend of street art and pop culture iconography. Renowned f...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Mixed Media

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 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 Book Phaidon Edition Brooklyn What Party Signed Edition Of 500
KAWS Book Phaidon Edition Brooklyn What Party Signed Edition Of 500

KAWS Book Phaidon Edition Brooklyn What Party Signed Edition Of 500

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

Condition: Book is in pristine condition and only opened to photograph the signature. Signature: Hand-signed by artist, Hand Signed By The Artist in Black Sharpie, KAWS 2021...

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Black and White

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

KAWS SHARE set of 2 works (KAWS Share companion)
KAWS SHARE set of 2 works (KAWS Share companion)

KAWS SHARE set of 2 works (KAWS Share companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SHARE Companion (Set of 2: Black & Grey): Set of 2 KAWS SHARE figurative sculptures, each new & unopened in its original packaging. KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)
KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)

KAWS TIME OFF (KAWS Time Off companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TIME OFF Black: A highly decorative KAWS Companion featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. This highly collectible KAWS Companion was published ahe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS "What Party" Brooklyn Vinyl Figure Street Art Yellow 20th Anniversary
KAWS "What Party" Brooklyn Vinyl Figure Street Art Yellow 20th Anniversary

KAWS "What Party" Brooklyn Vinyl Figure Street Art Yellow 20th Anniversary

By KAWS

Located in Draper, UT

KAWS Chum Vinyl Figure (20th Anniversary) Yellow Artist: KAWS Medium: Painted Rotocast Vinyl Title: Chum Vinyl Figure Yellow Portfolio: Chum Figures (20th Anniversary) Edition: Open edition Image Size: 11 1/2" × 7 3/4" × 3 1/2" Signed: Stamped Signature Each figure stands at 11.3 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches tall, and showcases the Chum character bent over...

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2010s Street Art KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

KAWS Flayed Companion (KAWS grey flayed companion)
KAWS Flayed Companion (KAWS grey flayed companion)

KAWS Flayed Companion (KAWS grey flayed companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Grey Flayed Companion, 2016: A standout grey KAWS figurative piece - new/sealed in its original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS The Promise set of 2 works  (KAWS Companion set)
KAWS The Promise set of 2 works  (KAWS Companion set)

KAWS The Promise set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS The Promise (set of 2 works): A unique KAWS Companion set in the artist’s signature brown & grey color ways. KAWS The Promise features a blue &...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Companion (Brown) Open Edition

Companion (Brown) Open Edition

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Companion (Brown) Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

KAWS Along The Way Black Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+
KAWS Along The Way Black Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+

KAWS Along The Way Black Sculpture, Vinyl & Resin, Pop Art, 2010+

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS Along The Way - Black version New & unopened in its original packaging. Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin Open unknown edition Unsigned Provenance: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM black (KAWS Chum Companion)
KAWS CHUM black (KAWS Chum Companion)

KAWS CHUM black (KAWS Chum Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (black): 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

Take (Black)

Take (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Take (Black) Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

Small Lie Brown

Small Lie Brown

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Small Lie Brown Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Paint, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Singapore (2 works)
KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Singapore (2 works)

KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Singapore (2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Black Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Singapore: A curated set of 2 KAWS Holiday figures featuring KAWS Companion in two distinctive positions. Each piece was published by the art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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 More Art

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Resin, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS:Holiday UK Ceramic Container set of 2

KAWS:Holiday UK Ceramic Container set of 2

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Set of 2 large 17 inch tall glazed ceramic containers. Each comes as two pieces which would be stacked together. With original boxes. Edition of 100...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Ceramic

KAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)
KAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)

KAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE Brown & KAWS Blue BFF Companions (set of 2 works 2017-2019): Medium: Vinyl paint & Cast Resin (applies to each work). Published 2017 & 2019, respectively. GONE: 14.25 x 7 ...

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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

Small Lie Mono

Small Lie Mono

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Small Lie Mono Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Paint, Vinyl

'CHUM' Yellow Vinyl Figure by KAWS, Open Edition, 2023, Stamped, 11.6"
'CHUM' Yellow Vinyl Figure by KAWS, Open Edition, 2023, Stamped, 11.6"

'CHUM' Yellow Vinyl Figure by KAWS, Open Edition, 2023, Stamped, 11.6"

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

'CHUM' Yellow Vinyl Figure produced by 2023 by Medicom Toy Company. This piece is an open edition, stamped underfoot, and in original packaging. KAWS, born in 1974, is a New-York b...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

'CHUM' Orange Vinyl Figure, Contemporary, Open Edition, 2023, Unframed
'CHUM' Orange Vinyl Figure, Contemporary, Open Edition, 2023, Unframed

'CHUM' Orange Vinyl Figure, Contemporary, Open Edition, 2023, Unframed

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

'CHUM' Orange Vinyl Figure produced by 2023 by Medicom Toy Company. This piece is an open edition, stamped underfoot, and in original packaging. KAWS, born in 1974, is a New-York b...

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2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

Take (Blue)

Take (Blue)

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Take (Blue) Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS - Companion Blush (Flayed), 2017 - Painted Cast Vinyl
KAWS - Companion Blush (Flayed), 2017 - Painted Cast Vinyl

KAWS - Companion Blush (Flayed), 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 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

What Party Chum Pink

What Party Chum Pink

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

What Party Chum Pink open unknown edition unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)
KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion 2 works (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE 2017: Set of 2 works. Each new and sealed in their original packaging. These KAWS figurative pieces are a rendition of Small Lie produced in collaboration with Qatar M...

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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 Companion 2016: set of 6 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)
KAWS Companion 2016: set of 6 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)

KAWS Companion 2016: set of 6 works (KAWS Flayed KAWS full body 2016)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2016: Set of 6 works. Each new and sealed in original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Starts at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. These figurines have since sold out. Set includes 3 colors: Black, Brown and Grey, each in two variations (KAWS full body and KAWS flayed). A standout, definitive KAWS Companion set that would look excellent displayed. New/never displayed & accompanied by original packaging. Medium: Vinyl Paint, Cast Resin. Year: 2016. Dimensions (applies to each individual): 11 × 5 inches. Each new, unopened in in their original packaging. Stamped on the underside of each foot from a sold out edition of unknown. Provenance: MoMa New York. KAWS: 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

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

Kubrick 100% and Bus Stop 2

Kubrick 100% and Bus Stop 2

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Paying homage to KAWS’s humble beginnings as a bus stop advert augmenter and graffiti artist, the “Bus Stop” series features a plastic bus stop and two KA...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

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 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 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 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 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 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.