Books | Print & Magazines^Monacelli Kaws: New Fiction

The ingenious physical and augmented reality artworks from the most-viewed art exhibition in the history of acclaimed artist KAWS

Based on the groundbreaking 2022 solo exhibition in London, KAWS: NEW FICTION documents the groundbreaking, multi-layered exhibition showcasing the artist’s new and latest works in physical and augmented reality.

KAWS. NEW FICTION is a unique collaboration between acclaimed artist KAWS, Serpentine Galleries, digital art platform Acute Art and online video game phenomenon Fortnite: NEW FICTION bridges the gap between the physical and virtual worlds, showcasing KAWS’ artworks as they have never been seen before. This unique book follows the iconic KAWS character on her journey through the exhibition’s paintings, sculptures and site-specific additional artworks, which are viewed via augmented reality (visible in the exhibition via a special AR app) and the virtual recreation of the physical gallery, which can be seen simultaneously in Fortnite. KAWS: NEW FICTION is a celebration of the unprecedented exhibition and creative impact of KAWS as experienced in physical, virtual and augmented realities.

Format: Bound edition

Size: 241 × 196 mm (9 1/5 × 7 3/4 in.)

Pages: 280 pages

Illustrations: 230 illustrations