KAWS KAWS, Untitled (Felix the Cat) For Sale

KAWS, born Brian Donnelly, has established himself as one of the most influential figures bridging contemporary art and popular culture over the past three decades. Rising from the New York graffiti scene in the 1990s, he has built an artistic practice that commands significant attention at auction houses worldwide, with works consistently achieving strong results that reflect sustained collector demand across both primary and secondary markets. This 2020 silkscreen on paper presents KAWS's distinctive reinterpretation of Felix the Cat, a subject that speaks directly to his ongoing dialogue with animation history and collective visual memory. By appropriating this early twentieth-century cartoon character, KAWS continues his exploration of how familiar imagery can be transformed through his signature aesthetic vocabulary—the crossed-out eyes that have become synonymous with his practice serving as both a mark of authorship and a commentary on the consumption of popular imagery. The work belongs to KAWS's broader investigation into cartoon iconography, which has included engagements with characters ranging from The Simpsons to Snoopy. Felix the Cat holds particular significance as one of animation's earliest stars, and KAWS's treatment of the character connects his contemporary practice to the very origins of the medium he so frequently references. Issued in an edition of 500, this silkscreen demonstrates the artist's commitment to making his work accessible while maintaining the technical precision and visual impact that distinguish his printed editions. The modest scale invites intimate viewing, allowing collectors to engage closely with the layered cultural references embedded within the composition. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Guy Hepner.