KAWS: 11 Things You Should Know - TheCollector
WEBJul 5, 2024 · Kaws is an artist-designer of the present, if not from the future. Not only does the 45-year-old New Yorker looks much younger than he actually is, he also shows what the art world could look like in the coming decades.
WEBIn this two-figure sculpture, KAWS casts COMPANION—one of his signature characters—in the roles of parent and child. Partly hidden, the child peers out from behind the adult’s leg. In its role as parent and protector, KAWS imbues the adult figure with a sense of assuredness. Through the lens of parenting, “good
Kaws – An In-Depth Look at His Famous Artworks - artincontext.org
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Childhood and Early Influences. Born as Brian Donnelly in 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Kaws grew up with a passion for cartoons and popular culture. He developed an early fascination with iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, and the Smurfs, which would later influence his artistic vision.
Kaws - Wikipedia
WEBBrian Donnelly (born November 4, 1974), known professionally as Kaws (stylized as KAWS), is an American artist and designer.
What is KAWS? The History of KAWS Companion - Moco Museum
WEBPreviously exhibited in the Moco Museum Garden in Amsterdam, Companion (Passing Through) possesses the artist's trademark skull head with crossbones and measures the same size as a real-life child. *This is one of the few sculptures by KAWS on view in a public art space in Amsterdam.
The Meaning and Inspiration Behind Them - kaws.art
WEBJun 28, 2023 · As a child, Kaws was fascinated by cartoons, a passion that has significantly influenced his work. He reimagines iconic characters from popular culture, such as Mickey Mouse and the Smurfs, in his distinctive style.
KAWS 10 things to know | Christie's
WEBJul 18, 2022 · A guide to KAWS, whose cartoon-like figures and collabs with Uniqlo and Supreme took the art world by storm with his Companion figures and more
The Story Behind the Iconic Kaws Statues
WEBAug 17, 2023 · Discover how Kaws' street art roots, pop culture influences, and collaborations have shaped his globally recognized art. Dive into the captivating world of Kaws statues, exploring their evolution, symbolism, and cultural impact.
Exclusive: Here's a First Look at KAWS' Expansive New Book
WEBSep 3, 2023 · Billed as the “most comprehensive study” yet on the artist, it promises to give longtime fans and newcomers alike an in-depth look at KAWS’ initial discovery of the graffiti form as a child ...
Generation XX: How Kaws Short-Circuited the Art World - GQ
WEBAug 5, 2019 · Brian Donnelly, a.k.a. KAWS, short-circuited the fine-art galleries and auction houses when his playful paintings and cartoon-inspired cast of recurring characters (known by their...