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In the beginning, Brian Donnelly was just a kid from Jersey City, New Jersey, who got into the graffiti thing. KAWS was his tag, chosen simply because he liked the way it looked. Today, KAWS creates all kinds of art — there are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures and colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants.
In the late 1990s, the artist, a 1996 graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, was making a living as an illustrator for the animation studio Jumbo Pictures. Like young Hansel and Gretel with their trail of crumbs, KAWS would mark the morning route to his downtown Manhattan office with “subvertising,” “interrupting” fashion advertisements by adding his colorful character Bendy, its sinuous length sliding playfully around the likes of a Calvin Klein perfume bottle or supermodel Christy Turlington.
These creations gained a following, to the point where work posted in the morning would disappear by lunchtime. Even in those early days, KAWS was hot on the resale market.
“When I was doing graffiti,” he once explained, “it meant nothing to me to make paintings if I wasn’t reaching people.”
Instead of seeking entrée to the elite New York art world (which, frankly, wasn’t looking for a street artist anyway), KAWS moved to Japan, where a flourishing youth culture welcomed visionaries like him.
In 1999, he partnered with Bounty Hunter, a Japanese toy and streetwear brand, to release his first toy. Companion — an eight-inch-tall vinyl reimagining of Mickey Mouse, with a skull-and-crossbones head and trademark XX eyes — debuted with a limited run of 500. It sold out quickly.
Companion was the first of more than 130 toy designs, which came to include such characters as Chum, Blitz, Be@rbrick, BFF and Milo, each immediately recognizable as KAWS figures by their XX eyes. Fans have proved insatiable. In 2017, MoMA’s online store announced the availability of a limited supply of KAWS Companion figures; as avid collectors logged on to stake their claim, the website crashed — multiple times.
Companion is the most visible of the KAWS posse, appearing over the past decade in new postures and combinations in monumental KAWS statues and other works. These include Along the Way (2013), an 18-foot-tall wooden sculpture of two Companions leaning on each other for support; Together (2016), two Companions in a friendly embrace, which debuted during an exhibition of KAWS’s work at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in Texas; and KAWS:HOLIDAY (2018), a 92-foot-long inflatable Companion floating on its back in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake. The sculptures were re-created as toys, blurring the lines between art and commerce.
KAWS’s visual language may be drawn from cartoons, but his work doesn’t necessarily evoke childlike joy.
“My figures are not always reflecting the idealistic cartoon view that I grew up on,” he explains in the catalogue for the Fort Worth exhibition. “Companion is more real in dealing with contemporary human circumstances . . . . I think when I’m making work it also often mirrors what’s going on with me at that time.”
KAWS's résumé reads like a record of major 21st-century pop-culture moments. It includes his work with streetwear brands like A Bathing Ape and Supreme; his design for the cover of Kanye West’s 2008 album, 808s Heartbreak; and his collaboration with designer Kim Jones on the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2019 collection, Jones’s debut as the fashion brand’s creative director.
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Artist: KAWS
KAWS - Small Lie - Black Version
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
In December 2017, KAWS released a new version of his classic companion character, titled "Small Lie". The figure features the companion slumped over in what appears to be a disappoin...
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Resin, Vinyl
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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 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
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Resin, Vinyl
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 BFF Companions (KAWS BFF vinyl Set of 2)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Black & Pink BFF (set of 2) new, unopened in its original packaging.
A well-received variation of KAWS' large scale BFF sculpture is in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood. ...
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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)
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 COMPANION 2020: Complete Set of 3 Works (KAWS 2020 set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS 2020 Companion: Complete Set of 3 Works:
KAWS COMPANION 2020 was created by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his signature figure,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
KAWS WHAT PARTY (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY; Set of 2 works (pink & black):
Two individual KAWS Companions featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
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
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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Together Companion: Set of 2 (Brown
Black)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Together 2018: Set of 2 (Brown & Black):
In KAWS TOGETHER, KAWS’s iconic “Companions” are interlocked, consoling each other in an everlasting hug. KAWS 1st debuted this embracin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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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: orange & yellow)
2 individual KAWS Companions featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large...
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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)
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 Small Lie set of 2 (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Small Lie Companion: Set of 2 works (black and grey). Each new and sealed in their original packaging.
Among KAWS’s signature “Companions,” Small Lie has the most childlike re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Taipei
KAWS Holiday Singapore (6 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Taipei & KAWS Holiday Singapore: Two complete sets of 3, comprising 6 works in total:
Six KAWS Holiday figures featuring KAWS Companion in two distinctive positions. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Vinyl
KAWS - Along The Way - Grey Version
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
KAWS Along The Way - Grey version
New & unopened in its original packaging.
Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Provenance: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
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2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS SEPARATED (set of 2 works; KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SEPARATED (Set of 2 works): each new & unopened in original packaging:
These highly collectible KAWS SEPARATED works are derived from the Brooklyn based artist’s larger scale sculpture of same (originally constructed in 2019), and is a key highlight of the major 2021 KAWS Brooklyn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
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
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS SEPARATED Companion (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SEPARATED (set of 2 works: brown & grey): each new & unopened in original packaging:
This highly collectible KAWS SEPARATED set of 2, is derived fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Clean Slate Set of 2 (KAWS brown
black clean slate companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Clean Slate: Set of 2 (Brown & Black), each new & unopened in original packaging.
A well-received work and variations of KAWS' large scale Clean Slate sculpture - a key highlig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Resin, Vinyl
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 SHARE Set of 2 (KAWS brown grey share companions)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS SHARE: Set of 2, 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).
Medium: Painted Vinyl Cast Resin. 2020.
12.4 x 6.3 inches (applies to each individual).
New, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging.
From a sold out edition of unknown. Stamped to the underside of feet.
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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, born Brian Donnelly, straddles the worlds of art as well as design with a prolific body of work that ranges from paintings, murals, and large-scale sculptures to merchandise, furniture, and toys. It often centers on Companion, a depressed Mickey Mouse–like character with X’s for eyes. KAWS got his start as a street artist in the late ’90s. His practice has earned him major shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai, among other institutions. Evoking the sensibilities of Pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, KAWS embarks on culturally impactful collaborations and explores the intersection of art and commerce...
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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 TAKE set of 2 works (KAWS Take companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS TAKE: Set of 2 Works - each new in original packaging.
These standout KAWS figurative pieces are a variation of KAWS' large scale TAKE sculpture - a key highlight of the exhibi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS - Gone - Black Version - collectible Pop Art
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
KAWS Gone- Black version
New on its original packaging.
Medium: Vinyl & Cast Resin
Open unknown edition
Unsigned
Category
2010s Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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 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
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
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Polyurethane
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Companions: set of 6 works (KAWS grey companion 2019-2022)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Companion 2019-2021:
A curated set of 6 individual grey 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
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Small Lie Companion (set of 3 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Small Lie Companion: Set of 2 works (brown and grey). Each new and sealed in their original packaging.
Among KAWS’s signature “Companions,” Small Lie has the most childlike re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS CHUM set of 5 works (KAWS Chum companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS CHUM Companion 2022: set of 5 works:
This complete set of 5 KAWS CHUM Companions, was published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed Chum character; "I can r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Clean Slate complete set of 3 works (KAWS Companion clean slate set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Clean Slate: Complete Set of 3 (Black, Brown & Grey):
A well-received set of KAWS Companion figures and variation of KAWS’ large scale Clean Slate sculpture held within the perm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop 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 Companion 2016 KAWS SEPARATED (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Brown Companion, 2016 & KAWS SEPARATED brown 2021, set of two individual works:
This set features KAWS classic figurative sculpture, KAWS C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday UK 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 (blac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art 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
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...
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...
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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 Taipei Holiday Companion set of 2 (KAWS companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Taipei Holiday Companion, Set of 2 (KAWS Brown & Grey Companion):
KAWS' signature character COMPANION presented in a resting seated position. 2 individual pieces (brown, & grey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, 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'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS FAMILY set of 2 works (brown
black KAWS Family companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS FAMILY 2021 set of 2 (KAWS FAMILY brown & KAWS FAMILY black):
A well-received work and variation of KAWS' larger FAMILY sculpture - this highly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS WHAT PARTY KAWS BFF (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY White & Blue BFF Companion, set of 2 works:
This set features KAWS Companion vinyl sculpture with KAWS' CHUM character in a hunc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, 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 More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
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
KAWS HOLIDAY Companion: set of 3 works (KAWS grey Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Companions: 2019:
A curated set of 3 individual grey KAWS Companions new & unopened in original packaging. Each published in 2019 with additional info as follows:
KAWS Holiday Hong Kong 8.5 x 1.5 inches. Published in conjunction with the debut of a large scale KAWS floating figure in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS GONE
KAWS BFF Companions (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS GONE Brown & KAWS Blue BFF Companions (set of 2 works 2017-2019):
Medium: Vinyl paint & Cast Resin (applies to each work). Published 2017 & 2019, respectively.
GONE: 14.25 x 7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS WHAT PARTY set of 3 works (KAWS Companion set)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY (Set of 3 works: orange, pink & yellow):
3 individual KAWS Companions featuring KAWS' CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAW...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Companion (Set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS 'Holiday' Companion Korea & Hong Kong (set of 2 works):
Set of 2 KAWS Companions, each published by All Rights Reserved to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large scale floating figures in Seoul’s Seokchon Lake (brown) & Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS HOLIDAY: set of 6 works (KAWS black companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Companion (2019-2022):
A curated set of 6 individual Black KAWS: HOLIDAY 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 Mount Fuji Japan (9.4 inches).
KAWS Taipei (5.5 x 7 inches).
KAWS Changbai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Japan Holiday Companion (KAWS brown Mount Fuji 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 figurine was published by All R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan complete set of 3 works (KAWS Mount Fuji Japan)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Holiday Companion Japan: Complete Set of 3 (KAWS Mount Fuji):
This sold out complete set features KAWS' signature character COMPANION in a resting pos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS WHAT PARTY set of 2 works (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS WHAT PARTY: Set of 2 works:
These KAWS Companion vinyl sculptures feature KAWS' signature CHUM character in a hunched position. Published to commemorate the debut of KAWS’ large...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art KAWS More Art
Materials
Resin, 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 More 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 More Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
KAWS BFF Vinyl Companions (KAWS Set of 2)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS BFF Blue & Pink (set of 2), each new, unopened in original packaging.
KAWS BFF is a well-received work and variation of KAWS' large-scale sculpture in Los Angeles's Playa Vista neighborhood.
Medium: Vinyl Paint, Cast Resin.
Published by Medicom Japan. 2017.
13 x 5.7 x 3.25 inches (applies to each individual).
Unopened; excellent condition.
From a sold out un-numbered edition.
New and sealed in their original packaging.
Shipped securely from New York, NY.
A leading artist of his generation, Brooklyn-based KAWS engages audiences beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. KAWS is perhaps best known for his iconic character, Companion, which is featured in key paintings, sculptures, products, and toy figures...
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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