Kaws, Urge (complete portfolio), 2020

Urge, 2020 complete portfolio showcases KAWS' distinctive visual language through ten vibrant screenprints that highlight his mastery of color, line, and composition. Created in 2020, this set represents a significant moment in the artist's career, offering collectors a comprehensive view of his iconic imagery. The series exemplifies KAWS' ability to bridge multiple artistic worlds—merging influences from graffiti, graphic design, animation, and fine art into a cohesive visual language that feels both familiar and fresh. By appropriating and recontextualizing pop culture iconography, KAWS invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between commercial and fine art.

KAWS (Brian Donnelly, b. 1974) has risen from his origins as a street artist to become one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and design. His work spans painting, sculpture, printmaking, and product collaborations, consistently commanding significant attention in galleries, museums, and auction houses worldwide.

This complete portfolio—numbered XXX from the edition of 250—includes all ten screenprints, the title page, and the original portfolio box. 

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