KAWS - WHAT PARTY! BOOK

KAWS - WHAT PARTY! BOOK
Paperback with clear acrylic dust jacket


60 Pages

11 x 11 in.


In celebration of the Brooklyn Museum exhibition KAWS: WHAT PARTY, a brand new publication consisting of never-before-seen exhibition photography of the artist's sweeping mid-career survey.


KAWS, born Brian Donnelly, straddles the worlds of art and design with a prolific body of work that ranges from paintings, murals, and large-scale sculptures to merchandise, furniture, and toys. Much of it centers on Companion, a depressed Mickey Mouse like character with Xs for eyes. KAWS got his start as a street artist in the late 90s. His practice has earned him major shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, and the Yuz Museum in Shanghai, among other institutions. Evoking the sensibilities of Pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg, KAWS embraces frequent brand collaborations and addresses the intersection of art and commerce with a playful sense of humor. His work has fetched eight figures on the secondary market.