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Brian Donnelly, known professionally as KAWS, 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.
Past exhibitions (2)
KAWS: FAMILY
SFMOMA · San Francisco
15 Nov 2025 — 3 May 2026
An exploration of the pop culture-inspired characters created by KAWS (Brian Donnelly), showcasing the artist's distinctive visual universe and iconic character designs.
KAWS HOLIDAY: SAN FRANCISCO
SFMOMA · San Francisco
11 Nov 2025 — 7 Jan 2026
A 36-foot inflatable sculpture of KAWS's iconic COMPANION character sits atop SFMOMA's rooftop, marking the fourteenth iteration of the artist's ambitious HOLIDAY project.