KAWS BOOK Book KAWS
A vibrant, richly illustrated look at the celebrated artist …

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KAWS BOOK

Book KAWS A vibrant, richly illustrated look at the celebrated artist and designer. Published to coincide with a solo exhibition at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art. This is the first book devoted to the work of this star of a new generation of pop artists. 11x9"

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Kaws (1974) / Kaws Companion Original Fake: Skinned figurine, black and colored polychrome plastic, articulated arms, debossed "Kaws 06" on one foot and Medicom Toy 2006 China on the other foot, mint condition in box, H: 34.5 cm

BOOK Picture book with prints of erotic scenes Illustrated book with prints of erotic scenes, China, Republic, 20th cent. H cm 23.5x156

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"KAWS", BRIAN DONNELLY (New Jersey, 1974) for Medicom Toy China. "Companion Five Years Later", 2004. PVC painted in black. Signed on the soles of the feet. Produced by Medicom Toy China. With original box. In good condition. Measurements: 38 cm (height); 43 x 22 x 15 mm (box). Within the wide range of Kaws' designs, the "Companions" stand out, figures inspired by the Mickey Mouse character, an icon that the artist knows well since he started his career in the Disney studios working as an animator. His Companions also wear white gloves and the mouse's shoes, but instead of eyes they have two crosses. His iconography based on popular culture has not only focused on the figure of Mickey, but there are Companions based on Star Wars, SpongeBob SquarePants or Sesame Street characters. American artist and designer Kaws stands out for his distinctive work spanning several decades. His repertoire of characters and figurative motifs, some created by himself and others reinterpreted from existing icons, has left a unique mark on the contemporary art world. Kaws' sculptures exhibit an impressive diversity, ranging from diminutive dimensions to towering ten meters in height. Made from materials including fiberglass, aluminum, wood, bronze and even an ingenious inflatable steel pontoon raft, his creations are a fusion of technical innovation and artistic expression. Kaws' work has earned a place in galleries and museums, as well as in permanent collections of public institutions. It has also captured the attention of passionate collectors, including music producer Swizz Beatz and renowned rapper Pharrell Williams. Numerous books have been published to illustrate and analyze his powerful work. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Kaws not only creates sculptures, but also explores other art forms such as acrylic paintings on canvas and silkscreen prints. His influence extends into the commercial realm, where he has predominantly collaborated in the production of limited edition toys, as well as in the design of clothing, skateboards and other products. Kaws' distinctive style is characterized by a vibrant emphasis on color and line, as well as iconic graphics, such as the repeated inclusion of the "x" in the hands and eyes. His work is also notable for the clever reappropriation of pop culture icons, such as Mickey Mouse, the Michelin Man, the Smurfs, Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants. In good condition.

KAWS United States 1974 Kaws x Sesame Street. 2018 5 Plush Figures of Elmo, Bert, Earnie, Cookie Monster and Big Bird Limited edition Variable measurements Edited by Uniqlo in collaboration with Kaws, New York 2018 Each Stuffed figure presents its Original tags

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