KAWS Art
American
In the beginning, Brian Donnelly was just a kid from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got into the graffiti thing. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art — there are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington.
These creations gained a following, to the point where work posted in the morning would disappear by lunchtime. Even in those early days, KAWS was hot on the resale market.
“When I was doing graffiti,” he once explained, “it meant nothing to me to make paintings if I wasn’t reaching people.”
Instead of seeking entrée to the elite New York art world (which, frankly, wasn’t looking for a street artist anyway), KAWS moved to Japan, where a flourishing youth culture welcomed visionaries like him.
In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion — an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes — debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly.
Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable. In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental KAWS statues and other works. These include Along the Way (2013), an 18-foot-tall wooden sculpture of two Companions leaning on each other for support; Together (2016), two Companions in a friendly embrace, which debuted during an exhibition of KAWS’s work at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas; and KAWS:HOLIDAY (2018), a 92-foot-long inflatable Companion floating on its back in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake. The sculptures were re-created as toys, blurring the lines between art and commerce.
KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy.
“My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explains in the catalogue for the Fort Worth exhibition. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.”
KAWS's résumé reads like a record of major 21st-century pop-culture moments. It includes his work with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme; his design for the cover of Kanye West’s 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak; and his collaboration with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Jones’s debut as the fashion brand’s creative director.
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Artist: KAWS
KAWS 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion (Blush)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have.
Luxurious Blush version of this iconic Kaws sculpture figure.
Open Edition marked 2016 on bottom of foot.
Kaws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS Companion (Black Flayed)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have.
This is the ultra vibrant Kaws Companion Black Flayed edition.
Open Edition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Japan: set of 2 works (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan: Set of 2 works (KAWS Mount Fuji):
These sold out KAWS figurines features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai: set of 3 works (KAWS chanbgai)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Changbai Mountain: set of 3 works (KAWS Changbai):
A beautifully composed KAWS COMPANION set published to commemorate KAWS' larger-scale scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS GONE: set of 2 (Black & Brown), new & unopened in original packaging.
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - a key highlight of KAWS’ recent exhibition, 'KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS TIME OFF set of 3 works (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS TIME OFF (complete set of 3 works):
A highly decorative KAWS Companion set featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. These brightly colored, highly collectible KAWS Companion art toys were published ahead of the exhibition: KAWS: TIME OFF at Skarstedt gallery, Paris (2023) and offer a meditative & playful interpretation of time. Each presented new in original packaging.
Medium: Vinyl. Set of 3 individual works. Year: 2023.
Dimensions: 7 × 11 x 5.9 inches inches (applies to each individual work).
Each new and accompanied by original packaging. Never displayed.
Stamped on the underside (applies to each individual work). From a sold out edition of unknown.
KAWS is an American graffiti artist and designer known for his toys, paintings, and prints. Born Brian Donnelly on November 4, 1974 in Jersey City, NJ, KAWS graduated with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and went on to work in animation. “When your whole art is based on the lettering you choose, you kinda figure out what ones work together. I just liked the shapes of the k, a, w, s,” he explained of his moniker. Having started as a graffiti artist in New York in the early 1990s, KAWS began reworking advertisements in his distinctive style. Pop Art and culture permeate his cartoonish Companion series of figurines, which bear a resemblance to the works of Takashi Murakami. KAWS worked together with Nike in 2017 to produce an Air Jordan 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Blush 2016 & KAWS WHAT PARTY white (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Red Blush Companion 2016 & KAWS WHAT PARTY white: set of two individual works:
Each piece is ew and sealed in its original packaging. The K...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS WHAT PARTY set of 2 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY (Set of 2 works: pink & yellow)
2 individual KAWS Companions featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ larger ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Changbai black (KAWS holiday chanbgai)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Changbai Mountain (KAWS black Changbai):
A beautifully composed KAWS COMPANION published to commemorate KAWS' larger-scale ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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 Art
Materials
Vinyl
Five Years Later Companion (Brown)
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Painted cast vinyl
Edition of 500 (reported)
Stamped 'MEDICOM TOY 2004 CHINA © KAWS..04' on the underside
Pristine, some minor imperfections may exist given the nature of the materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl, Plastic
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Polyester
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Polyester
KAWS 2019 "Along the Way" Gray Set of two vinyl figures from Medicom Toy Corp.
By KAWS
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Along the Way" set of two gray painted vinyl figures from open edition released in 2019 by artist KAWS (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly) in original box from Medico...
Category
2010s Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS HOLIDAY Changbai: set of 2 works (KAWS chanbgai)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Changbai Mountain: set of 2 works (Black & White Changbai):
A beautifully composed KAWS COMPANION set published to commemorate KAWS'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS COMPANION 2020 (KAWS brown 2020 companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS 2020 Companion (Brown):
KAWS COMPANION 2020 was created by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his signature figure, Companion — and as cultura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS GONE & KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS GONE Grey & KAWS Pink 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 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Urge (1)
By KAWS
Located in West Hollywood, CA
KAWS
Urge (1)
2020; Silkscreen print on Saunders Waterford 425gm HP hi-white paper
17 x 12 3/5 inches
Numbered 79 from the edition of 250 plus 50 artist's proofs
Signed and dated in ...
Category
2010s KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
KAWS TIME OFF pink (KAWS Time Off companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS TIME OFF:
A highly decorative KAWS Companion featuring KAWS’ much popularized BFF Companion in a resting position. This brightly colored, highly collectible KAWS Companion was p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
'Astro Boy' KAWS Vinyl Sculpture, 2012
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Astro Boy’ in vivid color was re-imagined by KAWS in collaboration with Original Fake and created by Medicom Toy. This collectable art figurine is made of vinyl and is part of t...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Resin
Kachamukku
By KAWS
Located in London, GB
KAWS, a prominent figure in contemporary art and street culture, is renowned for his distinctive blend of pop art and graffiti influences. His iconic characters, often featuring exag...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS Changbai white (KAWS Holiday changbai)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Changbai Mountain (KAWS white Changbai):
A beautifully composed snowy-white KAWS COMPANION published to commemorate KAWS' ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, 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 Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
KAWS Companion (Blush)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have.
Luxurious Blush version of this iconic Kaws sculpture figure.
Open Edition marked 2016 on bottom of foot.
Kaws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
Companion (Brown) Open Edition
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Companion (Brown)
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Plastic
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 Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
I like Printing (Framed)
By KAWS
Located in Manchester, GB
KAWS, I Like Printing, 2002
Screen-print on paper
44.8 × 64 cm (17 3/5 × 25 1/5 in )
Edition of 60
KAWS is a Brooklyn-based artist whose influential body of work masterfully synt...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
Lost Time, Alone Again, Far Far Down
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in colours on wove paper (set of three)
Edition 55bof 100
81.3 x 135.3 cm (32 x 53 in) each
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Our mission is to connect art collector...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Polyester
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Polyester
KAWS MONSTERS: complete set of 4 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Monsters (complete set of 4 works):
A highly collectible & super decorative complete set of KAWS art toys, featuring the famed cereal characters: Frankenberry, Count Chocula, Bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Mono Flayed Companion
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Mono Flayed Companion
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Plastic
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 Art
Materials
Resin
Accomplice (pink) by KAWS
By KAWS
Located in London, GB
Accomplice (pink)
By KAWS
2002
Signed in plate
Vinyl, paint
23 x 7 x 6 cm
Edition of 1000
Category
20th Century Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
Kawsbob (Red)
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in colours on BFK Rives wove paper
Edition 94 of 100
50.6 x 50.6 cm (20 x 20 in)
65 x 65 x 3 cm, 25.5 x 25.5 x 1.2 in
Signed and numbered on the back
Artwork in excellent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
Kawsbob (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in grey and black on BFK Rives wove paper
Edition 95 of 100
50.8 x 50.9 cm (20 x 20 in)
64 x 64 x 3 cm, 25.2 x 25.2 1.2 in
Signed and numbered on the back
Window-mounted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
Holiday Big Moon By KAWS
By KAWS
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Mixed Media
KAWS Brown Flayed Companion 2016 (KAWS flayed companion brown)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Brown Flayed 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 Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Screen Print 'MBF: Man's Best Friend' IX
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Man's Best Friend' IX by KAWS is a signed, numbered, and dated silkscreen print, one of the ten in the portfolio series created in 2016. The portfolio was created in a limited e...
Category
2010s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
Take (Blue)
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Take (Blue)
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Holiday Hong Kong Companion Plush (Brown)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Iconic Kaws Companion Plush in Brown.. The must have for the modern home displayed on couch, chilling on a chair or on shelf it is a conversation piece.
Limited edition Brown Plush.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Polyester
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 Art
Materials
Polyester
KAWS Along The Way Black (KAWS Black Along The Way companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Along The Way (Black) 2019. New and unopened in its original packaging.
The KAWS Along The Way figurine is a rendition of the artist's 2013 eighteen-foot wood sculpture origin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Must have modern sculpture the KAWS Companion in black.
Open Edition art toy released in 2016.
Stamped Kaws signature in yellow on bottom of foot with “KAWS…2016”.
Made by Medicom To...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
KAWS TOGETHER 2018 (complete set of 3 works new in original packaging)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Together: Complete Set of 3 works (Black, Brown and Grey). New and unopened in their original packaging.
In TOGETHER, KAWS’s iconic “Companions” are interlocked, consoling each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS -- Blame Game II
By KAWS
Located in BRUCE, ACT
KAWS
Blame Game II from the Blame Game portfolio,, 2014
Screen print on Saunders Waterford High White paper
Hand signed lower right
Numbered PP 2/5
Sheet size: 89 x 58.5 cm
Frame s...
Category
2010s KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
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...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS SHARE complete set of 3 works (KAWS Share companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SHARE Companion (Set of 3):
Complete Set of 3 KAWS SHARE figurative sculptures, each new & unopened in its original packaging. KAWS SHARE first appeared in 'BLACKOUT' – the first London solo exhibition by KAWS (Skarstedt London 2019). In SHARE, KAWS uses two of his characters to convey opposing human attitudes- whereby, the Companion is secure and looks outward, holding but not attached to the toy in its hand. Of recent note, KAWS SHARE was open to public display in New York's famed Rockefeller Center in (August 2021). New/never displayed & accompanied by original packaging.
Medium: Painted Vinyl Cast Resin.
12.4 x 6.3 inches (applies to each individual).
New, unopened in its original box; excellent condition.
From a sold out edition of unknown. Stamped to the underside of foot.
Packed safely & professionally.
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A leading artist of his generation, Brooklyn-based KAWS engages audiences beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. KAWS is perhaps best known for his iconic character, Companion, which is featured in key paintings, sculptures, products, and toy figures.
KAWS’ art possesses a sophisticated humor and thoughtful critique of consumer products. His bold, high-minded graphic language revitalizes figuration with big, bold gestures and keen, playful intricacy.
KAWS’ figures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS 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 Art
Materials
Polyurethane
YoungArts x KAWS, Untitled from Together, A Short Film, 2021
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Unique 1/1 digital print produced from a single frame from "Together", an animated short film featuring various artists. Each print is a one of a kind work of art with certificate of...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Digital
YoungArts x KAWS, Untitled from Together, A Short Film, 2021
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Unique 1/1 digital print with art from KAWS, produced from a single frame from "Together", an animated short film featuring various artists. Each print is a one of a kind work of art...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Digital
KAWS Holiday SHANGHAI (complete set of 3 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS: HOLIDAY Shanghai: complete set of 3 works:
KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented holding the moon, and gazing at the sky. New in original packaging - published to comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Gone, 2019, Limited Edition Print and Limited Edition Exhibition Book
By KAWS
Located in Draper, UT
KAWS, 2019, Limited Edition screenprint from an edition 380 of 750. 15 in x 12 in. Signed and numbered by artist. Incredible print and beyond iconic. Great investment in one of the p...
Category
2010s Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Screen
Take (Black)
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Take (Black)
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
Tokion poster
By KAWS
Located in Washington , DC, DC
This rare poster was produced in 1999, very early into KAWS's career with Tokion Magazine as part of a set of 4 high quality posters printed on thicker paper. It features a photo of ...
Category
1990s Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Offset
KAWS Along The Way Grey (grey KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Along The Way (Grey). New and unopened in its original box:
This highly collectible KAWS Along The Way figure is a rendition of the artist's 2013 18 foot wood sculpture origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Companion (Blush Flayed)
By KAWS
Located in Englishtown, NJ
The Kaws Companion is an instantly recognizable artful home must have.
Luxurious Blush Flayed version of this iconic Kaws Companion sculpture.
Open Edition marked 2016 on bottom of f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Vinyl
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 Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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 Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
'Blame Game' III, Silkscreen print on paper
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Blame Game' series by KAWS is an exceptionally rare collection of prints, with a total of ten in the portfolio series created in 2014. The KAWS motif has become instantly recogn...
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
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...
Category
Early 2000s KAWS Art
Materials
Plastic, Vinyl
KAWS GONE set of 2 (KAWS gone companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS GONE: Set of 2 new & unopened in original packaging.
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' large scale GONE sculpture - a key highlight of KAWS’ ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS Art
Materials
Metal
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 Art
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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Find a wide variety of authentic KAWS art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, pink, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by KAWS in paint, synthetic resin paint, vinyl paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large KAWS art, so small editions measuring 2 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Peter Max, Robert Indiana, and Heidler & Heeps. KAWS art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $200,000, while the average work can sell for $1,970.
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- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- What makes KAWS’s art unique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What makes KAWS’s art unique is the artist's innovative approach to his work. The American artist seamlessly blends elements of Pop art, street art and popular culture into his pieces. He is known for putting a creative spin on familiar characters and his playful figurines, which often feature double-X eyes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of art by KAWS.
- Is KAWS real art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Yes, KAWS is real art. Although Brian Donnelly, the artist known as KAWS, often draws inspiration from popular culture, his art includes sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints. His iconic toys and figures also qualify as art, and like prints, they're sold in limited qualities. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of KAWS art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
- Is KAWS a real artist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Yes, KAWS is a real artist. Born Brian Donnelly, he got his start as a graffiti artist in his hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked how it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art, including figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The exact number of Jordan 4 X KAWS that were made is unknown. However, the collaboration sneaker was a limited edition, so it is safe to assume that fewer pairs were produced than what is typical of other Jordan 4 colorways. The collaborative design features a gray suede upper, custom footbeds and a glow-in-the-dark sole. Find a collection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Are canvas prints worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Some art lovers feel that canvas prints are worth it. Due to their materials, canvas prints more closely resemble paintings than other types of prints, making them appealing to those who want that classic gallery look for less. Also, canvas prints that feature gallery-wrapped construction allow the artwork to be the center of focus. However, there are many other types of prints to consider for your space. Options include wood prints, metal prints, fabric prints and more traditional paper prints. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of art prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024Yes, some acrylic paintings may be worth money. Many well-known artists have used acrylics to produce paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Robert Motherwell, Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Mark Rothko, Roy Lichtenstein and Helen Frankenthaler. Paintings by these and other famous artists can be worth a considerable amount. Generally, some factors that contribute to the potential value of a painting are artist, size, historical significance and condition. To find out how much a particular acrylic painting in your collection may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a wide variety of paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 kind of art does KAWS make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooklyn, New York artist KAWS uses a variety of mediums for his work, with acrylic painting, screen prints and sculptures being the most predominant. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic KAWS pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Only 500 KAWS Companions were made in the first limited edition run. To produce the series of figures, KAWS partnered with the manufacturer Toy Hunter. The original Companions hit the market in 1999 and sold out quickly. Find a diverse assortment of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What the KAWS character is called depends on which one you mean, as KAWS has created more than one. Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and iterations in both monumental KAWS statues and small figures. The character is a reimagining of Mickey Mouse with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes. Other KAWS characters include Accomplice, Chum and Bendy. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a KAWS Companion is real, assess its overall quality. All authentic KAWS figures will feel solid and dense. If it’s hollow, it’s likely not a KAWS. And be skeptical of any product marked “factory error.” KAWS spends a great deal of time perfecting every limited-edition design and would never release a less-than-flawless creation. Smudged, deformed or misaligned details are highly unlikely on an authentic KAWS; it’s more probable that “factory error” and “sample” are simply more appealing terms for “unauthorized copy.” Also, look for the product’s correct year of creation and © KAWS stamped on the bottom of the doll. Some models should have the series name or toy manufacturer on them as well. Knowing the characteristics of the particular figure you're purchasing can also help you determine if the toy is authentic. When in doubt, enlist the help of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a KAWS doll is real, familiarize yourself with the details of the particular KAWS figure you are interested in purchasing. Learn what has been released. For example, was a certain model ever produced in a particular colorway? Or with certain dimensions? Look up images from reliable sources. The XX logo on a KAWS figure is one of the most recognizable features and can be a helpful indicator of authenticity if you know where to look for it. In many toys, it is incorporated into the anatomy or costume, like the six Xs on the Companion model. On the KAWS Separated and Passing Through Companion, it is on the hands and feet. Be wary of KAWS toys with Xs that are misaligned, smudged or show bleeding. Look closely to make sure the X eyes are symmetrical. If you need assistance with authentication, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS figures.
- What is KAWS Take open edition?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The KAWS Take open edition is a type of vinyl figurine sold as a decorative object or work of art. Arton Contemporary produces the figurines in limited quantities. The open edition Take debuted in 2020. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a KAWS figure is real, first assess its overall quality. From the Companion to the Chum, all authentic KAWS figures will feel solid and dense. If it’s hollow, it’s likely not a KAWS.
Be skeptical of any product marked “factory error.” KAWS spends a great deal of time perfecting every limited-edition design and would never release a less-than-flawless creation. Smudged, deformed or misaligned details are highly unlikely on an authentic KAWS; it’s more probable that “factory error” and “sample” are simply more appealing terms for “unauthorized copy.” Of course, if a figure is preowned and unboxed, a few dings and scratches may appear.
Next, examine the details. An authentic box for a figure will have a hologram label that changes color as you move it. Is the box’s size correct? The color? How about the font size and spacing everywhere on the packaging? Does it have the correct design on the front? Inspect even the smallest detail — it may be the one that a lazy counterfeiter overlooked.
As for the figure itself, again, every element counts. Is the color right? Many fakes get the nuances wrong, so be sure to compare the color of your figure to those shown in images of authentic pictures. How about the finish? Check if your particular figure should be matte or shiny. Are there discrepancies in the X of the eyes or the placement of design features? For example, a four-foot KAWS Dissected Companion should have 10 dots for the ribs. Many fakes only have nine.
When in doubt about the authenticity of a piece, seek the help of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of KAWS figures.