kaws | contemporary art books & collectibles
KAWS is an American artist and designer whose distinctive visual language has become one of the most recognizable in contemporary art and popular culture. Working across painting, sculpture, drawing, graphic design and collectible objects, KAWS has developed an instantly identifiable universe populated by iconic characters including COMPANION, BFF and CHUM.
Born Brian Donnelly in Jersey City, New Jersey, KAWS began his career as a graffiti artist before developing a broader practice that brought together street culture, contemporary art, fashion, design and popular imagery. His work frequently transforms familiar visual codes and characters, creating a distinctive dialogue between fine art, consumer culture and everyday visual communication.
KAWS has exhibited internationally and his sculptures, paintings, editions and collaborations have become highly sought-after by collectors around the world. His practice extends beyond traditional gallery spaces into publishing, fashion, design, toys and limited-edition objects, making him an influential figure at the intersection of contemporary art and popular culture.
His iconic COMPANION, BFF and CHUM characters have become central elements of his visual language, appearing across paintings, sculptures, prints, books, editions and collectible objects. This ability to move between different media and audiences has established KAWS as one of the defining artists of contemporary collectible culture.
At L'imagerie, we select and offer KAWS art books, contemporary art publications and collectible editions for collectors, artists, designers and anyone interested in contemporary visual culture. Our selection includes KAWS BFF | Blue, KAWS publications and collectible objects, offering an opportunity to discover different aspects of the artist's influential visual universe.
Explore our selection of KAWS art books, contemporary art books and collectible editions and discover the work of one of today's most recognizable contemporary artists.