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How KAWS Became the Face Of Contemporary Art | Blueprint



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KAWS went from a skater kid doing graffiti around New York City to illustrating the beloved animated series Doug to creating instantly recognizable pop art that gained visibility the world over. The artist, painter, designer and toymaker details how he linked with Nigo and Pharrell in Japan, collaborated with Jordan and Uniqlo for sold-out capsules, and created motifs that elevated fine art into the cultural zeitgeist.

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21 thoughts on “How KAWS Became the Face Of Contemporary Art | Blueprint
  1. To understand the hipster, you must become the hipster & then you make money. The fear of missing out, is the motivating factor behind 90% of his drops!

  2. Apparently Ive been a fan of KAWS since his beginnings and didn't even know it! Great interview thanks for connecting all the dots

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