
KAWS’ evolution from graffiti writer to full-fledged pop artist began with a key. Specifically, a skeleton key, presented by fellow graff artist Barry McGee, that opened the glass advertising boxes on New York City’s phone booths and bus stops. Soon, KAWS was defacing those ads with Xed out eyes and cartoon skulls, which eventually evolved into the creation of the Companion character. KAWS’ brand of cartoon iconography has since collided with actual cartoon icons, resulting in the “Joe KAWS” vinyl figure. The character re-emerges on a special limited edition coffee mug, packaged in a set of two by OriginalFake. Get them now from Canada’s HAVEN.
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