Books | Print & Magazines^Phaidon Kaws: Contemporary Artist Series

KAWS is one of the most popular and recognizable contemporary artists, whose reach extends far beyond the art world into fashion, music and pop culture in general. KAWS began his career as a graffiti artist in the 1990s and has expanded his repertoire to include painting, sculpture, drawing, product design and augmented reality, developing an artistic vision that combines all of these practices. KAWS has collaborated with some of the most recognized international brands, including Uniqlo, Comme des Garçons, Supreme, Nike, Dior, sacai, General Mills and many more. The book includes images of the artist’s studio by Jason Schmidt and a selection of previously unpublished preparatory drawings of KAWS work, as well as spanning his entire career, from his early graffiti days to his highly sought-after vinyl toys, complex abstract paintings and monumental sculptures for public spaces. This book is richly illustrated and contains the most significant scholarly work on his work to date. It is an authoritative study of the life and career of this extraordinary artist.

Specifications:Size: 290 × 250 mm (11 3/8 × 9 7/8 inches)

Pages: 160 pages

Illustrations: 225 illustrations

ISBN: 9781838665418

Format: Paperback