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Art like KAWS: original pop & urban character works to collect

KAWS (Brian Donnelly, b. 1974) ranks #22 in the Artprice 2023 report, with about $15M in auction turnover. From graffiti to global toy-and-canvas phenomenon, his "Companion" character bridges street art, pop and design. Originals are pricey, but his accessible, character-driven pop is a thriving language among living artists.

KAWS artist — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
KAWS artist — Zlatko — Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
KAWS artist — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
KAWS artist — C.楊 — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
KAWS artist — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
KAWS artist — Musicmanresearch — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
KAWS artist — œuvre / portrait (Wikimedia Commons)
KAWS artist — Unknown author — Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

What defines the KAWS style

Cartoon-derived characters with X-ed-out eyes, clean lines, flat bold colour and a knowing play between high art and consumer culture: KAWS made street-rooted pop feel collectible and design-forward. It's graphic, friendly and unmistakably of our moment.

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Into clean, character-driven urban pop? Our street-art and modern collections feature original works by living artists with that graphic, accessible energy. PickArt helps you find the right one.

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Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art

Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.

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Frequently asked questions

Is KAWS street art or fine art?

Both — he started in graffiti and now shows in galleries and museums worldwide. That crossover is exactly why his work sits at the heart of contemporary urban pop.

Where can I find art in the style of KAWS?

On L'Original — our street-art and modern collections include original clean, character-driven pop works, and PickArt helps you find your match.

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