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How KAWS Became the Face Of Contemporary Art

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.

English
  • Originally Aired November 21, 2017
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created December 24, 2020 by
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