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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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Take (Blue)

KAWSTake (Blue), 2020

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

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

400% Mad Hectic Kubrick w/Box
400% Mad Hectic Kubrick w/Box

400% Mad Hectic Kubrick w/Box

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

This KAWS silver 400% Mad Hectic Kubrick, is very collectible. This piece incorporates his take on the Michelin Man, which he has renamed Chum, with the ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

Blush Flayed Companion

Blush Flayed Companion

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Blush Flayed Companion Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

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 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

KAWS - FAMILY Figures - Black version - collectible Pop Art
KAWS - FAMILY Figures - Black version - collectible Pop Art

KAWS - FAMILY Figures - Black version - collectible Pop Art

By KAWS

Located in Dallas, TX

KAWS - FAMILY Figures - Black 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 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 Flayed Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS brown black flayed)
KAWS Flayed Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS brown black flayed)

KAWS Flayed Companions 2016: set of 2 (KAWS brown black flayed)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Flayed Companion: Set of 2 (KAWS Black & Brown Flayed). Each, new and sealed in their original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Starts at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in 2016. These figurines have since sold out. Medium: Vinyl paint, cast resin. Year: 2016. Dimensions: 11 × 5 × 3 in (applies to each individual). New/unopened; excellent condition. Stamped by artist on underside of each foot; from edition of unknown. 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 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

Blush Companion

Blush Companion

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Blush Companion Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Plastic

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

Gone (Black)

Gone (Black)

By KAWS

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Gone (Black) Open unknown edition Unsigned

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Paint

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 (yellow): KAWS yellow WHAT PARTY Companion featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculptural v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)
KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom: Set of 2 works (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. 2 individual works - eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Holiday Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS Singapore companion)
KAWS Holiday Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS Singapore companion)

KAWS Holiday Singapore set of 2 works (KAWS Singapore companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Holiday Singapore (KAWS Singapore): set of 2 works: A set of 2 KAWS Holiday Companions new in their original packaging. KAWS Singapore was published in 2021 to commemorate the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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 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: collection of 30+ works (KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2022)
KAWS HOLIDAY: collection of 30+ works (KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2022)

KAWS HOLIDAY: collection of 30+ works (KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2022)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Holiday Companion 2018-2021: A curated set of 32 individual KAWS HOLIDAY Companions; these highly decorative KAWS Companions were produced in conjunction with KAWS’ widely popular, traveling art installation, ‘HOLIDAY'- spanning worldwide destinations, such as: Mt. Fuji Japan, Taipei (Taiwan), Changbai Mountain (China); even launching one into orbit (KAWS Holiday Space). Each new & unopened in their original packaging. Includes the complete sets of (dimensions apply to each individual figure within the set): KAWS UK: complete set of 3 (12 inches in height). KAWS Fuji /Japan: complete set of 3 (9.4 inches). KAWS Taipei: complete set of 3 (5.5 x 7 inches). KAWS Changbai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, 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 What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS companion set of 2 works)
KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS companion set of 2 works)

KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS companion set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS What Party & Chum (set of 2 works): Two individual KAWS Companions featuring the classic KAWS CHUM character. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculptura...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

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

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 Black Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS Companion black)
KAWS Black Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS Companion black)

KAWS Black Companion 2016: set of 2 works (KAWS Companion black)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion, Black Flayed & Black full body 2016 (set of 2 individual pieces). Each new and sealed in original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, 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 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 artist to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Vinyl

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

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

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Brown 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

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 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 Companion 2016: set of 4 works: KAWS Brown full body and flayed; & KAWS Red Blush full body & flayed, 2016 - each, new and sealed in their original packaging. These iconic KAWS figures...

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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 & KAWS What Party (set of 6 KAWS Companions)
KAWS CHUM & KAWS What Party (set of 6 KAWS Companions)

KAWS CHUM & KAWS What Party (set of 6 KAWS Companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM & What Party: a curated set of 6 works: This KAWS CHUM & What Party Companion grouping features KAWS' CHUM character in a confident and slouched position in 3 mirroring col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM & KAWS WHAT PARTY (set of 4 KAWS Companions)
KAWS CHUM & KAWS WHAT PARTY (set of 4 KAWS Companions)

KAWS CHUM & KAWS WHAT PARTY (set of 4 KAWS Companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM & What Party: a curated set of 4 works: This KAWS CHUM & What Party Companion set features KAWS' CHUM character in a confident and slouched position in 2 mirroring color-wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS TIME OFF set of 2 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
KAWS TIME OFF set of 2 works (KAWS Time Off companion)

KAWS TIME OFF set of 2 works (KAWS Time Off companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TIME OFF (set of 2 works): A highly decorative KAWS Companion set featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. These bright...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

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

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

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE Black & KAWS Black 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

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 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

KAWS HOLIDAY UK set of 3 works (KAWS United Kingdom)
KAWS HOLIDAY UK set of 3 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

KAWS HOLIDAY UK set of 3 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom: Complete Set of 3 works (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. 3 individual works (black, brown, & grey), each new in their original packaging - published by All Rights Reserved to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ sculptural hot-air balloon — one of the world’s largest at 42 meters tall, flying over the English country-side of Bristol. Each figure comes individually housed in a standout KAWS designed hard case Medium: Set of 3 Painted cast resin vinyl figures. Dimensions: 12 inches in height (applies to each individual piece). New, unopened; excellent condition. Stamped on the underside from a sold out edition of unknown. Includes artist card as pictured. A great wall or shelf set that would look fantastic displayed either in or out of the case. KAWS UK Holiday (further background): The sculptural hot-air balloon KAWS: HOLIDAY UK — one of the world’s largest at 42 meters tall — reimagines the artist’s signature work, COMPANION, in larger-than-life proportions. KAWS first set flight to his unique flying creation in Bristol, allowing his Holiday Companion to soar miles above breathtaking greenery, dominating the British skies in its debut. KAWS 'Holiday' first debuted at Seokchon Lake in Seoul in 2018 and these large inflatable real life works have since been exhibited in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Virginia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS SMALL LIE Brown  (brown KAWS Companion)
KAWS SMALL LIE Brown  (brown KAWS Companion)

KAWS SMALL LIE Brown (brown KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE Brown: Among KAWS’s signature “Companions,” Small Lie has the most childlike resonance. Clothed in overall shorts, the Pinocchio-inspire...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Passing Through Companion 2018 (Black)
KAWS Passing Through Companion 2018 (Black)

KAWS Passing Through Companion 2018 (Black)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Black Companion Passing Through 2018. Black colorway. New in its original packaging. The most iconic of the KAWS Companions. This classic black KAWS Companion quickly sold out ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art 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 Holiday Companions: set of 6 works (KAWS brown companion 2019-2022)
KAWS Holiday Companions: set of 6 works (KAWS brown companion 2019-2022)

KAWS Holiday Companions: set of 6 works (KAWS brown companion 2019-2022)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2019-2022: A curated set of 6 individual Brown KAWS Companions new & unopened in original packaging. These KAWS holiday companions were born out of KAWS' world famous rotating series of large scale outdoor public exhibitions featuring massive sized renditions of same. A standout series of individual KAWS companions that works nicely in any setting. Please find further information as follows: KAWS UK (12 inches in height). KAWS Fuji...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS Gone companion)
KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS Gone companion)

KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS Gone companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS GONE: Set of 2 (Grey & Brown), new & unopened in their original packaging. A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (2 works)
KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (2 works)

KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS What Party & Chum (2 works): Two individual KAWS Companions featuring the classic KAWS CHUM character. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculptural versio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS SMALL LIE Brown & KAWS Along The Way Brown (2 works)
KAWS SMALL LIE Brown & KAWS Along The Way Brown (2 works)

KAWS SMALL LIE Brown & KAWS Along The Way Brown (2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS SMALL LIE Companion & KAWS Along The Way Brown (2 works): This curated grouping features two of KAWS' iconic pieces: KAWS’s Small Lie features the Pinocchio-inspired figure bows...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS What Party KAWs Chum (set of 2 KAWs companion works)
KAWS What Party KAWs Chum (set of 2 KAWs companion works)

KAWS What Party KAWs Chum (set of 2 KAWs companion works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS What Party & Chum (set of 2 works): Two individual KAWS Companions featuring the classic KAWS CHUM character. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger scale sculptural...

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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 black & brown 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

KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)
KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

KAWS UK Holiday Companion set of 2 works (KAWS United Kingdom)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom: Set of 2 works (KAWS UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing position with its eyes covered. 2 individual works - eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Companion black: set of 10 works (KAWS Black Companion set)
KAWS Companion black: set of 10 works (KAWS Black Companion set)

KAWS Companion black: set of 10 works (KAWS Black Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Companion 2017-2022: A sharply curated set of 10 distinguished individual Black KAWS Companions new & unopened in original packaging. Dimensions as follows: KAWS Gone 2019: 14....

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM yellow (KAWS Chum Companion)
KAWS CHUM yellow (KAWS Chum Companion)

KAWS CHUM yellow (KAWS Chum Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS set of 2 works)
KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS set of 2 works)

KAWS What Party KAWS Chum (KAWS set of 2 works)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS What Party & Chum (set of 2 works): Two individual KAWS Companions featuring the classic KAWS' CHUM character. 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

KAWS GONE Grey (KAWS grey & pink gone companion)
KAWS GONE Grey (KAWS grey & pink gone companion)

KAWS GONE Grey (KAWS grey & pink gone companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Grey GONE, new & unopened in its original packaging (KAWS Grey & Pink GONE). This standout KAWS figurative sculpture is a well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS black Companion 2016 (black KAWS companion)
KAWS black Companion 2016 (black KAWS companion)

KAWS black Companion 2016 (black KAWS companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Black Companion 2016. New and sealed in its original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Starts at the Modern Art Museu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS TAKE set of 3 (KAWS Take companion)
KAWS TAKE set of 3 (KAWS Take companion)

KAWS TAKE set of 3 (KAWS Take companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS TAKE: Complete set of 3 KAWS TAKE Companions new & unopened in original packaging. A well-received KAWS figurative piece & variation of KAWS' large scale ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion Set (set of 3 KAWS companions)
KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion Set (set of 3 KAWS companions)

KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion Set (set of 3 KAWS companions)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Holiday Companion, Complete Set of 3 (KAWS Taipei): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in a resting seated position. 3 individual pieces (black, brown, & grey). Each...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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Resin, Vinyl

KAWS CHUM KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 10 (KAWS Companion set)
KAWS CHUM KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 10 (KAWS Companion set)

KAWS CHUM KAWS WHAT PARTY complete set of 10 (KAWS Companion set)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS CHUM (20th anniversary), KAWS WHAT PARTY: complete set of 10 works: These KAWS CHUM & What Party Companions feature KAWS' CHUM Companion brilliantly rendered as complete set of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

KAWS UK Holiday set (KAWS Holiday United Kingdom)
KAWS UK Holiday set (KAWS Holiday United Kingdom)

KAWS UK Holiday set (KAWS Holiday United Kingdom)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS: HOLIDAY United Kingdom: Complete set of 3 works (KAWS Holiday UK): KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in an upright standing positio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art

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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 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 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 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 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 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.