• Publisher ? : ? Silvana Editoriale/Qatar Museums (October 6, 2020)
• Language ? : ? English
• Hardcover ? : ? 321 pages
• ISBN-10 ? : ? 8836645607
• ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-8836645602
• Item Weight ? : ? 3.53 pounds
• Dimensions ? : ? 8.4 x 1.3 x 10.2 inches

A clothbound collection of KAWS’ instantly recognizable riffs on pop culture, featuring bold graphics and a familiar cast of characters

Few artists have managed to bridge the gap between high and low culture as seamlessly as KAWS has since his career took off in the 1990s: his iconic cartoon-inspired designs have graced fashion collections, vinyl figurines, and skateboards as well as canvases sold for millions of dollars. Frequently portraying familiar figures such as Mickey Mouse and Spongebob Squarepants with cauliflower ears and X’ed-out eyes, KAWS employs a sophisticated dark humor throughout his work, exploring the relationship between art and consumerism.

This publication documents the artist’s first exhibit in the Middle East, with more than 40 key pieces in sculpture and painting from the last two decades. The exhibit in Doha, Qatar, and its accompanying catalog also feature a number of KAWS’ commercial collaborations alongside his 5-meter-tall sculpture Companion (Passing Through) and his inflatable 40-meter-tall piece Holiday. Bound in cloth, this volume is a gorgeous collection of KAWS’ most exciting work.

Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known professionally by his graffiti tag KAWS, is the mastermind behind one of today’s most recognizable artistic brands. A graffiti artist since adolescence, Donnelly received his BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in 1996. He then worked as a background artist for animated TV programs before becoming an independent designer. He has worked with artists like Kanye West and collaborated with brands such as Supreme, Nike and Comme des Gar?ons. He is currently represented by Skarstedt Gallery in New York.

Publisher ? : ? Silvana Editoriale/Qatar Museums (October 6, 2020)

Language ? : ? English

Hardcover ? : ? 321 pages

ISBN-10 ? : ? 8836645607

ISBN-13 ? : ? 978-8836645602

Item Weight ? : ? 3.53 pounds

Dimensions ? : ? 8.4 x 1.3 x 10.2 inches

KAWS 对流行文化的即兴演绎，以醒目的图形和熟悉的角色为特色的精装系列

自 1990 年代职业生涯起飞以来，很少有艺术家能像 KAWS 那样无缝地弥合高雅文化和低俗文化之间的鸿沟：他的标志性卡通风格设计为时装系列、乙烯基小雕像、滑板以及售出数百万美元的画布增光添彩 美元。 KAWS 经常描绘熟悉的人物，如米老鼠和海绵宝宝的花椰菜耳朵和 X 型眼睛，KAWS 在他的作品中运用复杂的黑色幽默，探索艺术与消费主义之间的关系。

该出版物记录了这位艺术家在中东的首次展览，展出了过去二十年的 40 多件重要雕塑和绘画作品。 卡塔尔多哈的展览及其随附目录还展示了 KAWS 的许多商业合作作品，以及他 5 米高的雕塑 Companion（路过）和 40 米高的充气作品 Holiday。 这本书用布装订，是 KAWS 最激动人心的作品的华丽收藏。

布赖恩·唐纳利（Brian Donnelly，生于 1974 年）以其涂鸦标签 KAWS 而闻名，是当今最知名的艺术品牌之一的幕后策划者。 Donnelly 从青春期开始就是一名涂鸦艺术家，他于 1996 年获得视觉艺术学院的插画专业学士学位。之后，他曾担任动画电视节目的背景艺术家，之后成为一名独立设计师。 他曾与 Kanye West 等艺术家合作，并与 Supreme、Nike 和 Comme des Gar?ons 等品牌合作。 他目前由纽约的 Skarstedt 画廊代理。

A clothbound collection of KAWS’ instantly recognizable riffs on pop culture, featuring bold graphics and a familiar cast of characters

Few artists have managed to bridge the gap between high and low culture as seamlessly as KAWS has since his career took off in the 1990s: his iconic cartoon-inspired designs have graced fashion collections, vinyl figurines, and skateboards as well as canvases sold for millions of dollars. Frequently portraying familiar figures such as Mickey Mouse and Spongebob Squarepants with cauliflower ears and X’ed-out eyes, KAWS employs a sophisticated dark humor throughout his work, exploring the relationship between art and consumerism.

This publication documents the artist’s first exhibit in the Middle East, with more than 40 key pieces in sculpture and painting from the last two decades. The exhibit in Doha, Qatar, and its accompanying catalog also feature a number of KAWS’ commercial collaborations alongside his 5-meter-tall sculpture Companion (Passing Through) and his inflatable 40-meter-tall piece Holiday. Bound in cloth, this volume is a gorgeous collection of KAWS’ most exciting work.

Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known professionally by his graffiti tag KAWS, is the mastermind behind one of today’s most recognizable artistic brands. A graffiti artist since adolescence, Donnelly received his BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in 1996. He then worked as a background artist for animated TV programs before becoming an independent designer. He has worked with artists like Kanye West and collaborated with brands such as Supreme, Nike and Comme des Gar?ons. He is currently represented by Skarstedt Gallery in New York.