KAWS is revolutionizing the art world. Art critics have consistently compared KAWS to historic masters Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, whose careers also began on the street. KAWS’ thoughtful interplay with imagery associated with consumer products and global brands also lead art critics to compare him to Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.
KAWS is without a doubt an artist to keep an eye on. His popularity even caused the website of the Museum of Modern Art in New York to crash when it announced the release of his limited edition toys. His unconventional beginning as a street artist allows him to skillfully straddle the art and design worlds in works including murals, paintings, prints and sculptures. His meteoric rise in the art market and his mass appeal among key players in the arts offer a window into where contemporary art is headed.