KAWS "WHAT PARTY" Brooklyn Museum Exhibition

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KAWS (American, born 1974). 'WHAT PARTY,' 2020. Bronze, paint, 90× 435/16 × 353/8 in. (228.6 × 110 × 89.9cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Michael Biondo)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (Blackbook), 1991–92. Ink and stickers on paper, 8 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (22.2 × 14.6 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Brad Bridgers Photography)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). Interior spread from UNTITLED (Blackbook), circa 1993. Photograph, ink on paper, 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Brad Bridgers Photography)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (KAWS), 1991–96. Ink on paper, 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (KAWS), 1994. Pencil and ink on paper, 8 1/4 × 12 in. (20.9 × 30.5 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (DKNY), 1997. Acrylic on existing advertising poster, 49 7/8 × 25 7/8 in. (126.7 × 65.7 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (HARING), 1997. Acrylic on existing advertising poster, 68 × 48 in. (172.7 × 121.9 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). M2, 2000. Acrylic on canvas, 68 × 48 in. (172.7 × 121.9 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (KIMPSONS), PACKAGE PAINTING SERIES, 2000–02. Acrylic on canvas in blister package with printed card, 19 × 23 1/2 in. (48.3 × 59.7 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Brad Bridgers Photography)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). KAWSBOB 3, 2007. Acrylic on canvas, 72 × 96 in. (182.9 × 243.8 cm). Courtesy of the artist and Pharrell Williams. © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). COMPANION, 2010. Fiberglass, paint, 96 × 48 × 36 in. (243.8 × 121.9 ×91.4 cm). © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). NEW MORNING, 2012. Acrylic on canvas over panel, 2 parts, each: 72 × 45 in. (182.9 × 114.3 cm). © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). AT THIS TIME, 2013. Wood, 103 15/16 × 44 1/16 × 39 3/8 in. (264 × 112 × 100 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Todora Photography, LLC)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). BORN TO BEND, 2013. Aluminum, paint, 120 × 75 × 42 in. (304.8 × 190.5 × 106.7 cm). © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). COMPANION (RESTING PLACE), 2013. Aluminum, paint, 60 1/2 × 63 × 80 in. (153.7 × 160 × 203.2 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Jonty Wilde)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). FAR FAR DOWN, 2016. Acrylic on canvas, 72 × 120 in. (182.9 × 304.8 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (KIMPSONS), 2004. Acrylic on canvas, 80 × 80 in. (203.2 × 203.2 cm). Courtesy of Larry Warsh. © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). UNTITLED (KIMPSONS #2), 2004. Acrylic on canvas, 80 × 80 in. (203.2 × 203.2 cm). Courtesy of Larry Warsh. © KAWS

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KAWS (American, born 1974). TIDE, 2020. Acrylic on canvas, 98 × 104 in. (248.9 × 264.2 cm). © KAWS. (Photo: Farzad Owrang)

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KAWS‘ next major exhibition, “WHAT PARTY,” has been foretold for months, but now it’s nearly upon us. Before the Brooklyn Museum opens its doors to (safely) allow in visitors, take an early look at some of the works on display at the career-spanning showcase.

Along with the eponymous CHUM sculpture, there are plenty of other figures and works to peruse, including some of KAWS’ classic advertisement works (like 1997’s UNTITLED (DKNY) and UNTITLED (HARING)) and even early paper sketches showcasing his graffiti flair. More modern pieces feature the Brooklyn-based artist’s signature cartoon character flips, like his SpongeBob riff, KAWSBOB 3, and several KIMPSONS pieces. “WHAT PARTY” even offers a closer look at some of KAWS’ latest efforts, including 2020’s TIDE painting.