KAWS engages audiences beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. His prolific body of work straddles the worlds of art & design through paintings, murals, graphic & product design, and large-scale sculptures. Over the last two decades, KAWS has built a successful career with work that consistently shows his artistic agility, underlying wit, irreverence, and affection for our times. His refined graphic language revitalizes figuration with big, bold gestures and playful intricacies. KAWS often appropriates or draws inspiration from pop culture animations, helping to form his unique artistic vocabulary. Featured in his larger-than-life sculptures and hard-edge paintings, KAWS’ cast of hybrid cartoon characters is a strong example of his explorations of humanity. As seen in his collaborations with global brands, KAWS’ imagery possesses sophisticated humor, revealing thoughtful interactions with these consumer products. With their broad appeal, KAWS’ artworks are highly sought-after by collectors inside and outside the art world, establishing him as a uniquely prominent artist and influence in today’s culture.