KAWS More Art
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In the beginning, Brian Donnelly was just a kid from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got into the graffiti thing. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art — there are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington.
These creations gained a following, to the point where work posted in the morning would disappear by lunchtime. Even in those early days, KAWS was hot on the resale market.
“When I was doing graffiti,” he once explained, “it meant nothing to me to make paintings if I wasn’t reaching people.”
Instead of seeking entrée to the elite New York art world (which, frankly, wasn’t looking for a street artist anyway), KAWS moved to Japan, where a flourishing youth culture welcomed visionaries like him.
In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion — an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes — debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly.
Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable. In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental KAWS statues and other works. These include Along the Way (2013), an 18-foot-tall wooden sculpture of two Companions leaning on each other for support; Together (2016), two Companions in a friendly embrace, which debuted during an exhibition of KAWS’s work at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas; and KAWS:HOLIDAY (2018), a 92-foot-long inflatable Companion floating on its back in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake. The sculptures were re-created as toys, blurring the lines between art and commerce.
KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy.
“My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explains in the catalogue for the Fort Worth exhibition. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.”
KAWS's résumé reads like a record of major 21st-century pop-culture moments. It includes his work with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme; his design for the cover of Kanye West’s 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak; and his collaboration with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Jones’s debut as the fashion brand’s creative director.
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Artist: KAWS
Holiday Hong Kong Companion Plush (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Iconic Kaws Companion Plush in Black.. The must have for the modern home displayed on couch, chilling on a chair or on shelf it is a conversation piece.
Limited edition Black Plush.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
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Polyester
$280 Sale Price
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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
$680 Sale Price
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KAWS "What Party" Brooklyn Museum Pink Sculpture Street Art
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
KAWS WHAT PARTY (Pink):
KAWS orange WHAT PARTY Companion featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
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...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
BFF Plush (Black Limited Edition)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super soft Kaws X Peanuts collaboration Plush.
NYC inspired edition with the all black design.
Re-imagined by Kaws complete with the recognizable Kaws X eyes.
Made and released by Un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
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Polyester
$480 Sale Price
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KAWS - Along The Way - Black Version
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
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Blush Companion (KAWS red blush)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Red Blush Companion. 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 Museum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
DJ Hasebe Old Nick Radio Show (Japan Exclusive CD)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super clever and rare cd featuring artwork by Kaws.
Early example of Kaws art released in 2002.
Exclusive Japan only release.
Cleverly makes the cd case look like a turntable.
Also h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic, Color
KAWS TAKE Companion (KAWS black companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS TAKE (Black) new & unopened in its original packaging.
A standout KAWS Companion figure and variation of KAWS' large scale TAKE sculpture - a key highlight of the exhibition, '...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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...
Category
2010s Street Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin
KAWS GONE complete set of 3 (KAWS gone companions)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS GONE: Complete set of 3 figures: new & unopened in their original packaging.
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
What Party - Full Set
By KAWS
Located in London, GB
Kaws, What Party - Full Set
5 x Vinyl and cast resin sculptures in Yellow, Orange, Pink, White and Black.
Presented in the original box, and accompanied by a unique hologram authenti...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin
KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown & grey KAWS Family companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS FAMILY 2021 set of 2 (KAWS FAMILY brown & KAWS FAMILY grey):
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' larger FAMILY sculpture - this highly collectible KAWS Companion set was...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Passing Through Companion 2018 (KAWS companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Grey Passing Through Companion 2018. New and sealed in its original packaging.
The most iconic of the KAWS Companions, this passing through piece was published by KAWS One
Med...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Gold Holiday SPACE Companion (KAWS space)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS:HOLIDAY SPACE (Gold), is a celebration of 20 years of the KAWS Companion. Using a sounding balloon, the KAWS:HOLIDAY SPACE was sent up 41.5km into the stratosphere before retuni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Polyurethane
KAWS BFF Black Edition
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
KAWS BFF Black Edition
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl, Paint
$1,200 Sale Price
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Companion (Blush)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have.
Luxurious Blush version of this iconic Kaws sculpture figure.
Open Edition marked 2016 on bottom of foot.
Kaws ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS X Be@rbrick Dissected 400% (Red)
By KAWS
Located in BRUCE, ACT
KAWS X Be@rbrick Dissected 400% (Red), 2008
Cast vinyl figure, from an edition of 500
Stamped to the underside of the left foot
Published by OriginalFake
Size 28 x 13 x 10 cm
Come w...
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Early 2000s KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic, Vinyl
$1,937 Sale Price
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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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS BFF set of 3 works (KAWS BFF Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS BFF 2018: Complete Set of 3 (Pink, Black, and Blue). Each, new/unopened in their original packaging: A highly collectible KAWS Companion set and variation of Kaws' large scale B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS - Along The Way - Black, Brown and Grey Version (set of 3)
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
KAWS Along The Way (Set of 3), Black, Brown and Grey versions.
New & unopened in its original packaging.
Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Provenance: Modern...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Bounty Hunter BXH Companion
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
In collaboration with Real Mad Hectic, and produced by Bounty Hunter, this piece depicts KAWS’s signature figure, Companion, in Black. This human/animal/cartoon hybrid has a Mickey Mouse body, complete with gloves, shorts, and clown-like shoes...
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1990s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Paint
$6,800 Sale Price
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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...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
Holiday Japan Mount Fuji (Blue)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool Mount Fuji plush in blue.. The must have for the modern home displayed on couch, chair or on shelf it is a conversation piece.
Limited Edition release from 2019.
Certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Polyester
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic
$3,080 Sale Price
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KAWS Passing Through Companion Set (complete set of three 2018)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Companion Passing Through Complete Set of 3 (2018). Each new and sealed in their original packaging.
The most iconic of the KAWS C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Blush Companion
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Blush Companion
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic
Holiday Japan Mount Fuji (Pink)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool Mount Fuji plush in pink.. The must have for the modern home displayed on couch, chair or on shelf it is a conversation piece.
Limited Edition release from 2019.
Released ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Polyester
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
What Party - (Pink)
By KAWS
Located in London, GB
Vinyl and cast resin sculpture
Presented in the original box, and accompanied by a unique hologram authenticity number
11 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 3 3/4 in
28.6 × 2.9 × 9.5 cm
Open unknown e...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin
KAWS, New Fiction Book, 2023
By KAWS
Located in Manchester, GB
KAWS, New Fiction Book, 2023
9 1/2 × 7 7/10 in 24.1 × 19.6 cm
Hand-signed New Fiction hardback book from Phaidon's sold out release featuring 230 illustrations in this 280-page boo...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Magazine Paper
$260 Sale Price
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KAWS - Set of 2 Companion Blush (Flayed) and Companion Blush- 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 ...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
$1,836 Sale Price
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KAWS SHARE Set of 2 (KAWS share companion black & brown)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SHARE: Set of 2; Brown & Black; each new & unopened in its original packaging.
KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – the first London solo exhibition by KAWS (Skarstedt Lon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM white (KAWS Chum Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (white):
Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHUM...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday SPACE Companion (KAWS silver holiday space)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS:HOLIDAY SPACE (Silver), is a celebration of 20 years of the KAWS Companion. Using a sounding balloon, the KAWS:HOLIDAY SPACE was sent up 41.5km into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Polyurethane
KAWS 2019 "Along the Way" Black Set Open Edition from Medicom Toy Corp.
By KAWS
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set of two black vinyl figures in original box from KAWS' (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly) 2019 open edition release of "Along the Way." Never removed from box. ...
Category
2010s Street Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
'CHUM' Orange Vinyl Figure, 2023
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
'KAWS: CHUM Orange' Vinyl Figure is a vibrant orange vinyl and resin art toy posed in a dynamic, Superman stance. The figurine is a marvelous addition to any surface area, and is abl...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion 2016: set of 4 works (KAWS companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Companions 2016 (Set of 4 individual works):
KAWS Companion: Brown, Black, Grey & Red full body 2016 - each, new and sealed in their original packaging. These iconic KAWS figura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Complete Set of the "Changbai Mountain" KAWS Sculptures in 3 Colorways Korea
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
Released as a special edition in Korea in conjunction with the Snowy Mountain installation (pictured)
Set of 3 Sculptures in Original Packaging and Sealed
Unused, Undisplayed
Stands ...
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2010s KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS BFF Companion (KAWS BFF black)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Black BFF new, unopened in its original packaging.
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale BFF sculpture is in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood.
Medium: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Singapore complete set of 3 works (KAWS Singapore companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Singapore (KAWS Singapore): complete set of 3 works:
A compete set of 3 KAWS Holiday Companions new in their original packaging. KAWS Sing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
DJ Hasebe Tail of Old Nick (Japan Exclusive CD)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super vibrant cover for DJ Hasebe Tail of Old Nick by Kaws.
Japan exclusive release.
Comes with awesome large glossy sticker of the cover art also.
Sticker has not for sale printed o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic, Color
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS SMALL LIE Black & KAWS Along The Way Black (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SMALL LIE Companion: Black &KAWS Along The Way Black set of 2 works:
This set features two of KAWS' iconic pieces; KAWS’s Small Lie features the Pinocchio-inspired figure bows i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Red Blush companions (complete set of 2 works KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Red Blush Companions: complete set of 2 works: New and sealed in their original packaging. Published by Medicom Japan in conjunction with the exhibition, KAWS: Where The End Sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
Materials
Ceramic
Take (Blue)
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Take (Blue)
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
$2,800 Sale Price
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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 ...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Brown Edition) - Pop Art
By KAWS
Located in Asheville, NC
KAWS - Holiday: Singapore (Brown Edition) - Pop Art
Artists
KAWS
Edition Details
Year: 2021
Class: Toy
Status: Official
Released: 11/13/21
Paper: Vinyl
Abo...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
KAWS Companion Flayed Edition & Companion Edition Vinyl Figure Blush Set Sealed
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
Yuz Museum, Shanghai proudly announces a major survey exhibition of the work of Brooklyn-based artist KAWS (American, born 1974) on view at Yuz Museum, from March 28 to August 13, 20...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Vinyl
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Clean Slate Set of 2 (KAWS clean slate brown & grey)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Clean Slate set of 2 (Grey & Brown), new & unopened in original packaging.
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale Clean Slate s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Japan (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Grey Holiday Companion Japan (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan):
This sold out KAWS figurative piece features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting position. Published by All Ri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Blush Flayed Companion
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Blush Flayed Companion
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Plastic
KAWS Chum
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
Painted cast vinyl art toy
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Chum figurine, KAWS
released a new set of colors in the summer of 2022. Chum means "a close friend" is not...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Kaws more art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic KAWS more art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of more art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, red, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by KAWS in paint, synthetic resin paint, vinyl paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large KAWS more art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Shepard Fairey, Ed Ruscha, and David Shrigley. KAWS more art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $33,500, while the average work can sell for $1,490.
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- What is so special about KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What 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.
- What are KAWS figures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a KAWS companion?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021Kaws' Companion is a clown-like figure based on a Mickey Mouse with X-ed out eyes.
- What is KAWS brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024KAWS 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.
- What is KAWS famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024KAWS 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.
- Are there fake KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Are Bearbrick and KAWS the same?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, 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.
- What does KAWS mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The 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.
- What does KAWS stand for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024KAWS 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.
- Who is the owner of KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024There 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.
- What is KAWS art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024KAWS 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.
- Are KAWS limited edition?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is the story behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022KAWS 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.
- Who is the artist behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The 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.
- What is a KAWS FAMILY set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- Does KAWS make his sculptures?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024How 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. - What does KAWS’s art mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What 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.
- What paint does KAWS use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024KAWS 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.
- Why is KAWS so popular in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024KAWS 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.