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Also known as Brian Donnelly

Brian Donnelly (born November 4, 1974), known professionally as KAWS (stylized in all caps), is an American artist and designer. His work includes repeated use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some dating back to the beginning of his career in the 1990s, initially painted in 2D and later realized in 3D. Some of his characters are his own creations while others are reworked versions of existing icons.

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Works
4

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Brooklyn
Active from
1974

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
116
Total plays
1,024

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Key facts

Artist.name
Kaws
Artist.birth_name
Brian Donnelly
Artist.birth_place
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Artist.known_for
Painting, graphic design, sculpture, graffiti, toys, collectibles
Artist.training
School of Visual Arts
Artist.notable_works
Companion

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Wikidata facts

Official website
kawsone.com
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Commons category
KAWS (artist)
date of birth
1974-00-00
pseudonym
Kaws
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10 sections
Contents
  • Early life and education
  • Artworks
  • Products and commercial collaborations
  • ''KAWS Album'' controversy
  • Art market
  • Collections
  • Publications
  • References
  • General references
  • External links

Brian Donnelly (born November 4, 1974), known professionally as KAWS (stylized in all caps), is an American artist and designer. His work includes repeated use of a cast of figurative characters and motifs, some dating back to the beginning of his career in the 1990s, initially painted in 2D and later realized in 3D. Some of his characters are his own creations while others are reworked versions of existing icons.

KAWS' sculptures range in size from a few inches to ten meters tall, and are made from various materials including fiberglass, aluminum, wood, bronze, gold and a steel pontoon inflatable raft.

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