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The News VIII - Signed Print by KAWS 2017 - MyArtBroker

The News VIII
Signed Print

KAWS

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 100

Year: 2017

Size: H 61cm x W 61cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Meaning & Analysis

The print is one of nine screen prints that compose The News collection. The News VIII is one of the more abstract prints in the collection. While other prints in the collection show discernible facial features, it is impossible to identify what is actually being depicted in this print from this isolating angle.

The News collection captures the essence of KAWS’ artistic style and visual language, characterised by an emphasis on colour, incorporation of bold lines and use of a set of distinctive graphics, such as crosses. KAWS first gained notoriety amongst the graffiti world and rose to fame in the late 1990s through his experimentation with art and design. The artist will be remembered due to his remarkable ability to bridge the gap between street art and high art, much like his predecessors, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

  • American-born artist, KAWS, is renowned for his cartoon figures, prints and 'subvertisements'. Born in 1974 to the burgeoning New York graffiti and street art scene, KAWS has successfully combined fine art and pop culture to create his own lane in the urban art world. His distinct aesthetic, characterised by playful figures and a subversive take on pop culture icons, has earned him acclaim in both the art and mainstream realms. Most notable is his Companion figure which has achieved global critical and commercial success, and has formed collaborations with the likes of Nike and Dior Homme.