KAWS, the moniker of Brooklyn-based artist Brian Donnelly, has become a defining figure in contemporary art through his bold fusion of street culture, pop iconography, and fine art aesthetics. His signature visual language-marked by cartoon-inspired figures, X-ed out eyes, and a seamless blend of irony and emotion-transcends traditional categories. From reimagined characters like Companion and BFF to collaborations with brands like Dior and Uniqlo, KAWS has built a universally recognizable style that blurs the boundaries between commercial and conceptual art. His works, whether monumental sculptures, graphic prints, or limited-edition small sculptures, speak to a global audience by tapping into both nostalgia and contemporary visual culture.
In the art market, KAWS has emerged as one of the most collectible artists of his generation. His limited-edition prints and sculptures often sell out within minutes, while his larger works command seven-figure prices at major auction houses. With exhibitions at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai, KAWS has cemented his place in both the pop and institutional art worlds. His ability to move fluidly between high art, fashion, and mass media makes his work especially appealing to a new generation of collectors - those drawn not just to visual impact, but to cultural relevance and the rare combination of critical acclaim and market demand.
This curated selection of KAWS works brings together two distinct yet complementary sides of the artist’s celebrated practice - his tactile bronze sculptures and vibrant, pop-infused prints. Showcasing a selection of small-scale bronzes alongside bold graphic works, including the instantly recognizable Kawsbob series, the exhibition explores how KAWS reimagines beloved cartoon figures through a lens of contemporary art and material transformation. The bronzes offer a striking contrast to the saturated colors of the prints - solid, weighty, and quietly monumental - while the imagery remains playful, familiar, and subversively emotional. Together, these works reveal KAWS’ uncanny ability to merge high art with pop culture, turning mass media characters into enduring symbols of identity, nostalgia, and modern life.