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New York Artist

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Founded 1974
Headquarters Jersey City, New Jersey

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KAWS (Brian Donnelly) is a New York-based pop artist and designer known for his signature limited edition vinyl toys. KAWS started off his career as a Graffiti artist, and his creations are recognised on billboards, bus stops, and phone booths. KAWS has designed and collaborated with the likes of Original Fake, A Bathing Ape, Undercover, Medicom Toy, Supreme, Nike, Comme des Garcons, NIGO, Jun Takahashi and Michael “Mic” Neumann.
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The MoMA Design Store Is Giving Away 2018 Artist Holiday Cards
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The MoMA Design Store Is Giving Away 2018 Artist Holiday Cards

Featuring artworks by KAWS, Cindy Sherman, and more.
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A Look Inside KAWS' "GONE" Exhibition in NYC
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A Look Inside KAWS' "GONE" Exhibition in NYC

On view until December 19.
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Best Art Drops: Rare KAWS 'Companion' Collection, Free Banksy Merch & More
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Best Art Drops: Rare KAWS 'Companion' Collection, Free Banksy Merch & More

Including a limited sculpture by Felipe Pantone and Avant Arte.
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KAWS' Calvin Klein Ad Disruption Has Just Sold for $127,000 USD
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KAWS' Calvin Klein Ad Disruption Has Just Sold for $127,000 USD

Watch the auction here.
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Largest Collection of KAWS Companions Hits Heritage Auctions
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Largest Collection of KAWS Companions Hits Heritage Auctions

Hard-to-find collectibles now up for bidding.
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Virgil Abloh, KAWS, and More Featured in Apple's 'Behind the Mac' Campaign
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Virgil Abloh, KAWS, and More Featured in Apple's 'Behind the Mac' Campaign

Alongside Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, and more.
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KAWS 'BFF' Stars in Kim Jones's First Dior Homme Campaign
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KAWS 'BFF' Stars in Kim Jones's First Dior Homme Campaign

The pink flower sculpture that debuted on the runway.
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KAWS & Uniqlo UT Reunite for Second 'Sesame Street' Collection
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KAWS & Uniqlo UT Reunite for Second 'Sesame Street' Collection

With T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and plushies releasing next month.
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KAWS Reveals Full Look at 'Sesame Street' Plushes
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KAWS Reveals Full Look at 'Sesame Street' Plushes

Gangs all here.
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KAWS Announces New 'GONE' Exhibit
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KAWS Announces New 'GONE' Exhibit

The artist aims to show “loss.”
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KAWS' Colossal 'CLEAN SLATE' Companion Spotlighted in Upcoming Phillips Auction
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KAWS' Colossal 'CLEAN SLATE' Companion Spotlighted in Upcoming Phillips Auction

Standing 23-feet-tall and on display at Phillips NYC.
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KAWS Unveils a Full Look at Bert & Ernie 'Sesame Street' Plushes
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KAWS Unveils a Full Look at Bert & Ernie 'Sesame Street' Plushes

The famous Muppets get the ‘XX’ treatment.
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