Phaidon KAWS "Dan Nadel, Thomas Crow, Clare Lilley and Jason Schmidt" (9781838665418)

Phaidon KAWS — product description KAWS from the Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series is the definitive study of the work and life of one of the most influential contemporary artists, published by the renowned publisher Phaidon. Starting his career in the 1990s with graffiti, KAWS Brian Donnelly created a unique visual language that blends fine art with fashion, music and pop culture. The 160‑page publication presents a comprehensive retrospective of the artist’s work—from street roots through iconic vinyl figures, complex abstract paintings and monumental public sculptures to projects in augmented reality AR . The volume also documents his famous collaborations with giants such as Nike, Supreme, Comme des Garçons, Dior, Uniqlo and sacai. It is enriched with photographs of the artist’s studio taken by Jason Schmidt, never‑before‑published preparatory sketches and essays by leading critics and curators. Authors — Dan Nadel, Thomas Crow, Clare Lilley, Jason Schmidt Publisher — Phaidon Binding — softcover, 160 pages Language — English Definitive and most comprehensive monograph in the acclaimed Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series Survey of the full range of KAWS’s work: from 1990s graffiti to monumental sculptures and digital art Documentation of iconic collaborations with brands Nike, Supreme, Dior, Uniqlo, Comme des Garçons and sacai Archival, unique studio photographs by photographer Jason Schmidt Never‑before‑published sketches, projects and preparatory drawings Format: 25 × 29 cm ISBN: 9781838665418 Essential addition to the collection of any contemporary art, street art, design or pop culture enthusiast