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KAWS Biography

Artist

KAWS, born Brian Donnelly, is an American artist known for his distinctive street art style and collaborations with renowned brands. His works blend cartoon and street art elements, enjoying immense popularity among fans worldwide.

People Knows Guy Strange Painting Peers Graffiti

Author:KAWS

“Graffiti is like building a career. And there is a dialogue with the other artists out there mostly fellow writers because a lot of people who don't paint just see a blur when they look at it.”

People Looks Artist Careers Building Fellows Paint Dialogue Blur Graffiti

Author:KAWS

“My first interest in graffitti came when I was in grammar school, around '87 or '88 I was about twelve years old. I did not know much about writing, I just knew that I liked to write my name everywhere I could in my neighborhood.”

Knows Writing Years Firsts School Names Interest Neighborhood Twelve Grammar Grammar School

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“As far as my opinion on galleries, I think they are a great thing. I see them as another outlet. I'm sure by now you've figured out that I do my work for everybody to see. That's the whole point.”

Thinking Whole Opinion Great Things Outlets Gallery

Author:KAWS

“It's just a combination of letters I liked. And when your whole art's based on the lettering you choose, you kinda figure out what ones work together. I just liked the shapes of the k, a, w, s. It has no meaning.”

Art Whole Together Figures Shapes Letters Combination Working Together You Choose

Author:KAWS

About the Author

Born: 1974
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 5

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